Jersey City Public Schools public meetings in 2021
22 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
The Jersey City Board of Education held a regular meeting via video conference due to COVID-19. The agenda included committee reports, leadership updates, and a discussion on refugee resettlement programs.
- Virtual meeting authorized under Executive Order 103
- Committee assignments for 2021
- Refugee resettlement programs discussion
- Student participatory budgeting highlighted
- Committee minutes available for review
Special Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
The Jersey City Board of Education is holding a special meeting to consider a resolution ratifying modifications to salary guides as part of a collective bargaining agreement with the Jersey City Education Association. The item is listed under personnel and is an action item. Public comments will be taken under a five-minute rule.
- Ratification of step salary increases for the 2021/22 and 2022/23 school years per a collective bargaining agreement amendment dated November 24, 2021
- Vendor procurement and onboarding as a consent action item (no details in agenda)
- Approval of virtual meeting format due to COVID-19 emergency per Board Bylaw 9314 and Executive Order 103
- President's Report and Superintendent's Message as informational reports
Regular Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
The Jersey City Board of Education held a regular meeting to discuss committee reports, approve minutes from previous meetings, and ratify a dual credit instruction program with Hudson County Community College.
- Ratification of Hudson County Community College Dual Credit Instruction Program (cost not to exceed $85,200)
- Approval of minutes from October 25, 2021, and October 28, 2021, meetings
- Committee assignments for 2021 including Legal, Policy, Personnel, Finance, and Facilities
- COVID-19 spending trackers for CARES Act I, ESSER II, and ARP ESSER III
- Health update for November 2021
Special Meeting, - 2nd Public Hearing and Listening Session, 6:00 p.m.
The Jersey City Board of Education is holding a special meeting to conduct a second public hearing on the Long Range Facility Plan. The meeting is also a listening session for public comments. The board is meeting virtually due to COVID-19.
- 2nd Public Hearing on Long Range Facility Plan
- Public comments on agenda items
- President's Report
- Superintendent's Message
- Virtual meeting via Zoom
Special Meeting, - Public Hearing and Listening Session, 6:00 p.m.
The Jersey City Board of Education is holding a special meeting to conduct a public hearing on the Long Range Facility Plan. The meeting is being held virtually due to COVID-19.
- Public hearing on Long Range Facility Plan
- Virtual meeting due to COVID-19
- Public comments limited to 5 minutes
- Board members present: Ali, Shaw, Hamilton, Lyons, Richardson, Roman, Terrell-Paige, Velazquez, Verdibello
Regular Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
The Jersey City Board of Education will hold a regular meeting via video conference. The agenda includes the adoption of previous meeting minutes, committee reports, and the approval of accepting a donation of $135,475.88 in face masks and paper towels from the Kids in Need Foundation.
- Approval to accept $135,475.88 donation of face masks and paper towels from Kids in Need Foundation
- Adoption of September 20, 2021, and September 23, 2021, meeting minutes
- Committee reports and minutes for various district committees
- Presentation on district assessment and COVID-19 spending trackers
- Vacancy update for superintendent position
Regular Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
The Board of Education is meeting to discuss district leadership reports and COVID-19 spending trackers. The body is deciding on the adoption of the World Literature Curriculum and the approval of previous meeting minutes.
- Approval and adoption of the World Literature Curriculum
- Adoption of August 23, 2021 Caucus Meeting minutes
- Adoption of August 26, 2021 Regular Meeting minutes
- Review of COVID-19 Spending Trackers for CARES ACT I, ESSER II, and ARP ESSER III
- Resolution to authorize virtual board meetings due to COVID-19 emergency
Regular Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
The Jersey City Board of Education will vote on accepting a $22,000 music supplies grant from the Save the Music Foundation for Julia A. Barnes Elementary School (PS#12) and ratifying an Early College Program with Hudson County Community College for Innovation High School juniors and seniors. The board will also adopt prior meeting minutes and receive a COVID-19 CARES Act spending update. Public comment is scheduled.
- Accept $22,000 in music supplies (digital piano, ukuleles, Orff instruments, etc.) from Save the Music Foundation for PS#12
- Ratify Early College Program with Hudson County Community College for Innovation High School juniors and seniors
- Receive COVID-19 CARES Act spending tracker report
- Adopt minutes from June 24 Regular Meeting and July 15 Special Meeting
- Committee assignments and reports, including ad-hoc committees on Return to Local Control and A. Harry Moore
Special Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
The Jersey City Board of Education is holding a special meeting to conduct a public hearing regarding the admission process for McNair Academic and Infinity Institute. The meeting will be held virtually due to COVID-19.
- Public hearing on McNair Academic and Infinity Institute admission process
- Virtual board meeting authorized under Executive Order 103
- Public comment period open until 4:00 p.m.
- Regular meeting schedule for 2021-2022 released
Regular Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
The Jersey City Board of Education is holding a regular meeting via video conference due to COVID-19. The agenda includes reports on school reopening, the 2021-2022 budget, and committee assignments.
- Meeting held via video conference due to COVID-19
- Committee assignments for JCBOE members
- Reports on school reopening and budget
- Public comments period
- Committee minutes to be reviewed
Regular Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
The Jersey City Board of Education will vote on approving the submission of FY2021 Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER II) funds. The board will also adopt minutes from several prior meetings and present a COVID‑19 Cares Act spending tracker. A resolution will be adopted to continue holding virtual board meetings during the state of emergency. The agenda includes a public comment period where speakers are limited to five minutes.
- Resolution authorizing virtual board meetings during the COVID‑19 emergency
- Approval of submission of ESSER II emergency relief funds
- Adoption of minutes from April 19, April 22, May 3, and May 10 meetings
- Presentation of COVID‑19 Cares Act spending tracker
- Public comments session with five‑minute speaking limit
Special Meeting - Budget Adoption, 6:00 p.m.
The Jersey City Board of Education held a special meeting to adopt the fiscal year 2021‑2022 school budget. Board members approved a budget of $814,051,708, including $86,010,956 for payroll tax and a $278,019,494 local tax levy. The meeting also approved virtual meeting procedures due to the COVID‑19 emergency, allowed public comments, and presented the 2021‑22 budget calendar.
- Adoption of FY2021/2022 School Budget – total $814,051,708 (payroll tax $86,010,956, local tax levy $278,019,494, bank cap $85,000,000)
- Resolution to suspend in‑person meeting policies and authorize virtual board meetings during COVID‑19 emergency
- Presentation of the 2021‑22 Budget Calendar (file attachment)
- Public comments period with a five‑minute speaking limit
- Leadership reports: President's Report and Superintendent's Message
Special Meeting -2021/2022 Proposed Budget Public Hearing, 6:00 p.m.
The Jersey City Board of Education held a special meeting to adopt the proposed budget for fiscal year 2021-2022. The meeting was conducted virtually due to the COVID-19 emergency. The board approved a budget totaling $814,051,708, which includes a local tax levy of $278,019,494.
- Adoption of FY2021/2022 budget: $814,051,708
- Local tax levy: $278,019,494
- Payroll tax: $86,010,956
- Bank cap: $85,000,000
- Meeting held virtually via Zoom
Regular Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
The Jersey City Board of Education is holding a regular meeting via video conference due to COVID-19. The agenda includes committee reports, the adoption of previous meeting minutes, and updates on COVID-19 spending and indoor air quality.
- Committee assignments for 2021
- Adoption of March 2021 meeting minutes
- COVID-19 Cares Act spending tracker
- Indoor air quality reports by school
- 2021-22 Budget Calendar
Regular Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
The Jersey City Board of Education held its regular March 25, 2021 meeting virtually. The board adopted a resolution suspending in‑person meeting bylaws and authorizing virtual meetings for the duration of the COVID‑19 emergency. It also approved the schedule and locations for all 2021 board meetings. Additional items included a budget calendar, committee minutes, recognitions, and a public comment period.
- Resolution suspending in‑person meeting policies and authorizing virtual meetings (Action – Consent)
- Approval of 2021 board meeting dates and locations (Action – Consent)
- Presentation of the 2021‑22 Budget Calendar (Information)
- Distribution of committee minutes for multiple committees (Report)
- Public comment period with five‑minute speaker limit (Discussion)
Special Meeting - Public Hearing and Listening Session, 6:00 p.m.
The Jersey City Board of Education held a virtual special meeting and public hearing on March 17, 2021. The board adopted the FY2021‑22 school budget totaling $814,051,708, including a payroll tax of $86,010,956 and a local tax levy of $278,019,494. It also approved the use of an $85,000,000 bank cap for the same fiscal year.
- Virtual board meeting authorized due to COVID‑19 emergency under Executive Order 103 and Bylaw 9314
- Public comments session with a five‑minute speaking limit
- Presentation of the 2021‑22 Budget Calendar
- Adoption of FY2021‑22 budget of $814,051,708 (payroll tax $86,010,956, local tax levy $278,019,494)
- Approval to use $85,000,000 bank cap for FY2021‑22
Special Meeting - Public Hearing and Listening Session, 6:00 p.m.
The Jersey City Board of Education is holding a public hearing and listening session to receive community input on the proposed FY2021/2022 school budget. The board will also review the budget calendar. Public comments are invited.
- Proposed FY2021/2022 school budget to be considered for adoption
- 2021-22 budget calendar presented for information
- Virtual meeting authorized due to COVID-19 state of emergency
- Public comments limited to 5 minutes per speaker
Special Meeting - Public Hearing and Listening Session, 6:00 p.m.
The Jersey City Board of Education is convening a special meeting to hold a public hearing and listening session. The meeting is being held virtually due to COVID-19 emergency orders. The board will discuss the 2021-22 budget calendar.
- Public hearing and listening session
- Virtual meeting via Zoom
- 2021-22 Budget Calendar discussion
- Public comments limited to 5 minutes
- Suspension of in-person meeting policies
Regular Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
The Jersey City Board of Education is meeting virtually due to the COVID-19 state of emergency. The agenda includes committee reports, public comments, and leadership updates.
- Virtual meeting authorized under Executive Order 103
- Committee assignments and minutes posted
- Public comments requested by 4:00 p.m.
- President's report on budget and equity
- Committee reports for Finance, Legal, and Community Outreach
Special Public Hearing and Listening Session, 6:00 p.m.
The Jersey City Board of Education held a special public hearing and listening session via Zoom due to COVID-19. The board approved non-instructional personnel promotions and discussed the 2021-22 budget calendar.
- Virtual meeting authorized under Executive Order 103
- Non-instructional promotions approved (e.g., Lori Ruiz)
- 2021-22 Budget Calendar released
- Public comments limited to 5 minutes
- Regular meetings scheduled through December 2021
Regular Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
The Jersey City Board of Education holds a regular meeting. The board will vote on a resolution to continue virtual board meetings due to the COVID-19 emergency. President Mussab Ali's report notes an anticipated $80-100 million cut in state school aid. The board also adopts previous meeting minutes and receives committee reports.
- Resolution to authorize virtual board meetings during COVID-19 emergency
- President's report warning of $80-100 million state aid reduction
- Adoption of minutes from December 14 and 17, 2020, and January 5, 2021 meetings
- 2021 committee assignments for 16 standing and ad-hoc committees
- Public comments limited to 5 minutes per speaker
Reorganization Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
The Jersey City Board of Education held a reorganization meeting to swear in newly elected members and establish the schedule for regular meetings through December 2021. The board also approved a virtual meeting format and adopted a code of ethics.
- Swearing in of new board members: Lorenzo Richardson, Gina Verdibello, and Lekendrick Shaw
- Approval of 2021 Board meeting dates and locations (January through December)
- Adoption of Policy 9271 - Code of Ethics for School Board Members
- Authorization for virtual board meetings during the COVID-19 emergency
- Appointment of Board Counsel to conduct the election