Jersey City Public Schools public meetings in 2022
22 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
The Jersey City Board of Education is holding a regular meeting to adopt minutes from previous meetings and consider resolutions honoring individuals and organizations. The meeting is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on December 21, 2022, and will be held at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., School (P.S.#11).
- Adoption of minutes from November 14, 2022, and November 17, 2022
- Resolution honoring Nicole Brown
- Resolution honoring Eiko La Boria
- Resolution honoring Jersey City Together
- Committee reports and leadership updates
Regular Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
The Jersey City Board of Education is meeting for its regular scheduled session on November 17, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. The agenda includes procedural items such as call to order, pledge, public comments, and adoption of minutes from previous meetings. No major policy decisions or fiscal actions are listed in the provided agenda.
- Adoption of minutes from Special Meeting (Oct 5, 2022), Caucus Meeting (Oct 17, 2022), and Regular Meeting (Oct 20, 2022)
- Committee reports on Community Schools, Finance, Policy, Facilities, Educational Programs, Special Education, Legal, Personnel, and Legislative
- Tribute resolution honoring Latoya Goodwin
- Public comments limited to five minutes per speaker
Regular Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
The Jersey City Board of Education holds its regular meeting, including recognition of Debra Italiano and James Nelson for their community advocacy, public comment, and administrative reports. No substantive policy decisions or financial items are listed.
- Tribute resolution honoring Debra Italiano for sustainability advocacy
- Tribute resolution honoring James Nelson for facilities advocacy
- Public comment session with five-minute speaker limit
- Presentation by New City Kids
Special Meeting / BOARD RETREAT, 6:00 p.m.
The Jersey City Board of Education is holding a special board retreat meeting on October 5, 2022, to discuss leadership reports and board training.
- Board training session
- Board training transitional plan
- President's report
- Superintendent's message
- Public comments period
Regular Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
The Jersey City Board of Education will meet to discuss and vote on routine business including adoption of minutes, committee reports, and public comments. Key informational items include COVID-19 spending trackers (CARES Act, ESSER II, ESSER III), a high school graduation and mental health presentation, and an educational program approval (Rafael Cordero y M). The agenda is largely procedural with a few substantive updates.
- COVID-19 spending trackers for CARES Act I, ESSER II, and ARP ESSER III
- High school graduation and mental health presentation
- Approval of Rafael Cordero y M (educational program)
- Adoption of minutes from August caucus and regular meetings
- Committee reports on facilities, technology, community, policy, special education
Special Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
The Jersey City Board of Education is meeting to designate acting officials and discuss facilities and investments for the 2022-2023 school year.
- Designation of Acting School Business Administrator
- Designation of Acting Board Secretary
- Designation of Director of Grants and signatories
- Facilities and Investments 2022-2023 and Beyond Presentation
- Long Range Facilities Plan
Regular Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
The Board of Education is conducting a regular meeting to receive leadership reports and adopt minutes from previous sessions. The agenda includes reports from the President and Superintendent, as well as a review of 2022 committee assignments.
- Adoption of Caucus Meeting minutes from June 21, 2022
- Adoption of Regular Meeting minutes from June 23, 2022
- Adoption of Special Meeting minutes from June 30, 2022
- Review of 17 standing and ad-hoc committee assignments for 2022
- Public comment period with a five-minute speaking limit
Special Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
The Jersey City Board of Education is meeting to approve a Memorandum of Agreement for state-appointed Highly Skilled Professionals to assist with district oversight and a Shared Services Agreement for water system improvements.
- Memorandum of Agreement for Highly Skilled Professionals ($96/hour, 21 hours/week)
- Shared Services Agreement with JCMUA for water system improvements (April 28, 2022 - April 30, 2023)
- Public comments period (5-minute limit)
- Personnel and contract matters
- President's and Superintendent's reports
Special Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
The Jersey City Board of Education held a special meeting on June 30, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. The board received reports, allowed public comments, and voted to approve the appointment and contract for Dr. Norma Fernandez as Superintendent of Schools, effective July 1 2022 through June 30 2025.
- Approval of Superintendent contract for Dr. Norma Fernandez (July 1 2022 – June 30 2025)
- President's Report (report)
- Superintendent's Message (report)
- Public Comments period (discussion)
- Roll Call (consent action)
Regular Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
The Jersey City Board of Education held its regular meeting on June 23, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the first‑floor auditorium of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. School (P.S.#11). The board adopted the minutes from the May 23 Caucus Meeting, the May 19 Special Meeting, and the May 26 Regular Meeting. The agenda also included a President’s Report, the Superintendent’s Message, committee reports, and a period for public comments.
- Adoption of May 23, 2022 Caucus Meeting minutes
- Adoption of May 19, 2022 Special Meeting minutes
- Adoption of May 26, 2022 Regular Meeting minutes
- President's Report
- Superintendent's Message
Regular Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
The Jersey City Board of Education is holding its regular meeting on May 26, 2022. The agenda includes recognitions, public comments, reports from the president and superintendent, committee reports, and adoption of minutes from two special meetings in March 2022. No new policy votes or financial contracts are listed.
- Recognition of students, staff, and schools (Item 2.01)
- Contributions to the Board of Education (Item 2.02)
- Public comments limited to 5 minutes per speaker (Item 3.01)
- Committee reports including 17 standing and ad-hoc committees (Item 4.03)
- Adoption of minutes from Special Meetings on March 15 and March 17, 2022 (Items 5.01, 5.02)
Special Meeting / BOARD RETREAT, 6:00 p.m.
The Jersey City Board of Education held a special meeting and board retreat on May 19, 2022, to discuss leadership items and board training. The meeting included a roll call, public comments, and reports from the President and Superintendent.
- Board of Education members present: Younass Mohamed Barkouch, Alexander Hamilton, Paula Jones-Watson, Lorenzo Richardson, Lekendrick Shaw, Noemi Velazquez, Gina Verdibello, Natalia Ioffe, Gerald Lyons
- Public comments: Speakers must adhere to a five-minute speaking rule and direct comments to the Chair
- Leadership items: President's Report and Superintendent's Message
- Board Retreat: Board Training and Board Training Transitional Plan
- Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at the end of the session
Special Meeting - Budget Adoption, 6:00 p.m.
The Jersey City Board of Education is holding a special meeting for the adoption of the 2022-2023 school budget. The agenda includes reports from the President and Superintendent, followed by the formal budget adoption process.
- Adoption of the 2022-2023 Budget in the amount of $973,855,598
- $65,000,000 payroll tax included in budget
- $426,247,606 local tax levy including a bank cap of $142,667,722
Regular Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
The Jersey City Board of Education is convening a regular meeting to discuss leadership reports, committee assignments, and budget calendars for the 2022-23 school year. The meeting will include a public comment period where residents can address the board.
- Public comment period (5-minute limit)
- Committee assignments for board members
- 2022-23 Budget Calendar
- Committee minutes available online
- Locations for future meetings
Regular Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
The Jersey City Board of Education is holding a regular meeting to discuss committee reports and public comments. The meeting will be held at the Patricia M. Noonan School (P.S.#26) and is open to the public.
- Committee assignments and reports for JCBOE 2022
- Committee minutes available at jcboe.org
- Public comments allowed with 5-minute limit
- Meeting location: Patricia M. Noonan School (P.S.#26)
- Meeting time: 6:00 p.m.
FY2022-23 Budget Public Hearing, 6:00 p.m.
The Jersey City Board of Education is holding a public hearing to discuss the proposed budget for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. The board will vote on submitting the budget and using the bank cap, but specific dollar amounts are not listed in the agenda.
- Public hearing on FY2022-23 budget
- Approval to submit FY2022-23 budget to county superintendent
- Approval to use bank cap for FY2022-23
- Public comments on budget (5-minute limit)
- Board of Education members present
FY2022-23 Budget Public Hearing, 6:00 p.m.
The Jersey City Board of Education is holding a public hearing to discuss the proposed budget for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. The meeting is being held virtually due to COVID-19 emergency protocols.
- Public hearing on FY2022-23 budget
- Approval to use Bank Cap for FY 2022/2023
- Budget presentation for FY2022/2023
- Superintendent's message
- NJSBA Superintendent Search Training
Regular Meeting, 5:00 p.m.
The Jersey City Board of Education is meeting to approve meeting locations for 2022 and review COVID-19 spending trackers for CARES Act, ESSER II, and ARP ESSER III funds. The meeting will be held virtually due to the COVID-19 emergency.
- Approval of 2022 Board Meeting Locations
- COVID-19 Spending Tracker - CARES ACT I
- COVID-19 Spending Tracker - ESSER II
- COVID-19 Spending Tracker - ARP ESSER III
- Adoption of previous meeting minutes
Special Meeting / BOARD RETREAT, 5:00 p.m.
The Jersey City Board of Education is holding a special meeting/retreat. The main agenda item is a board presentation (attachment 4.01). The board will also vote on a resolution to continue virtual board meetings due to the COVID-19 emergency, suspending in-person meeting policies. Public comments are accepted.
- Board retreat presentation (Item 4.01) – no details on content provided
- Resolution to authorize virtual board meetings and suspend in-person policies due to COVID-19 (Item 1.03)
- Public comments period (Item 2.01) – speakers must register by 4 p.m.
Regular Meeting, 5:30 p.m.
The Jersey City Board of Education is holding a regular meeting via video conference due to the COVID-19 state of emergency. The agenda includes reports from leadership, committee assignments for 2022, and the adoption of minutes from previous meetings.
- Virtual meeting authorized under Executive Order 103
- Committee assignments for 2022 announced
- Adoption of December 13, 2021 Caucus Minutes
- Adoption of December 16, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes
- Adoption of January 4, 2022 Reorganization Meeting Minutes
Special Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
The Jersey City Board of Education held a special meeting on Jan. 10, 2022. The board voted to appoint Dr. Norma Fernandez as Interim Superintendent of Schools, effective Jan. 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. The board also approved procedures for a national search for a permanent superintendent and authorized virtual board meetings during the COVID‑19 emergency.
- Appointment of Dr. Norma Fernandez as Interim Superintendent (effective Jan 1 2022, retroactive through June 30 2023) – Action (Consent)
- Resolution to conduct a national search for a full‑time superintendent by retaining a search firm – Action (Consent)
- Suspension of in‑person meeting policies and authorization of virtual board meetings under Executive Order 103 – Action (Consent)
- Public comment period limited to five‑minute remarks; speaker order based on request time – Discussion
- Future regular Board of Education meeting dates set for Jan 27 and Feb 24, 2022 – Information
Reorganization Meeting In-Person, 6:00 p.m.
The Jersey City Board of Education held a reorganization meeting to swear in newly elected members and establish the board's leadership and meeting calendar for 2022. The meeting was conducted virtually due to COVID-19.
- Swearing in of new board members Paula Jones, Younass Mohamed Barkouch, and Natalia Ioffe
- Approval of 2022 board meeting dates and locations, including Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. School (P.S.#11)
- Appointment of Kenney, Gross, Kovats and Parton as Board Counsel for 2022
- Designation of John Metro as Treasurer of School Monies and Rozani Pelc-Penteado as Assistant Treasurer
- Authorization for voting items to be considered on a consent agenda