Jersey City Public Schools public meetings in 2025
16 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting, 5:30 pm
The Jersey City Board of Education will meet to approve professional development workshops for teachers and ratify student field trips to museums and bowling alleys.
- Approve $48,747 for Center for Applied Linguistics professional development
- Ratify Lincoln High School senior trip to Spyscape Museum
- Approve McNair Academic H.S. STAR Program trip to Bowlero
- Approve Innovation High School Title I National Latin Exam grant
- Adopt minutes from November 13, 2025 meeting
Workshop Meeting, 5:30 pm / Regular Meeting, 6:30 pm
The Jersey City Board of Education will adopt the New Jersey Quality Single Accountability Continuum (NJQSAC) for the 2025‑26 school year. It will also approve a bilingual program waiver for the 2024‑25 submission and authorize an 8th‑grade field trip to Topgolf in Edison, NJ. Minutes from the October 16 regular meeting will be adopted, and an executive session will be held for confidential matters.
- Approve NJQSAC (2025‑26) – no cost to the district
- Approve 2025 Bilingual Waiver Request – no cost to the district
- Approve 8th‑grade field trip to Topgolf (59 students, 6 chaperones)
- Adopt minutes of the October 16, 2025 regular meeting
- Hold executive session to discuss confidential matters
Workshop Meeting, 5:30 pm / Regular Meeting, 6:30 pm
The Jersey City Board of Education will hold a workshop at 5:30 p.m. and a regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. on October 16, 2025 in the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. School auditorium. The board will adopt the minutes from the September 18, 2025 regular meeting and consider several education‑related actions. Items up for approval include a no‑cost dual‑enrollment agreement with New Jersey City University for the Visual and Performing Arts program, a purchase of SAVVAS job‑embedded professional‑development sessions costing up to $40,700, a CTE articulation agreement with New Jersey City University costing up to $26,640, and the adoption of the StarterYou job‑search platform for Liberty High School.
- Approve NJCU Dual Enrollment agreement for Visual and Performing Arts program (no cost to district)
- Approve purchase of SAVVAS Job‑Embedded Professional Development Sessions, up to $40,700 (Acct. #11.190.100.500.355.14.0000, PO#26000277)
- Approve NJCU CTE Articulation Program agreement, cost not to exceed $26,640 (Acct. #11-190-100-500-353-00-0000)
- Approve StarterYou job‑search platform for Liberty High School (cost not specified)
- Adopt minutes of the September 18, 2025 regular board meeting
Workshop Meeting, 5:30 pm / Regular Meeting, 6:30 pm
The Jersey City Board of Education will approve the acceptance of Hudson County Arts in Education grants for three schools and a $122,696.00 Adult Education grant. The board will also approve NJSIAA membership for five high schools.
- Accept $122,696.00 WIOA Title II Adult Education Grant
- Approve Hudson County Arts in Education grants for MS #7, PS #17, and PS #30
- Approve NJSIAA membership for Dickinson H.S., Ferris H.S., Lincoln H.S., McNair-Academic H.S., and Snyder H.S.
- Adopt minutes from the August 28, 2025 Regular Meeting
- Review District ACCESS Test Results and HR Audit Findings
Workshop Meeting, 5:30 pm / Regular Meeting, 6:30 pm
The Jersey City Board of Education will hold a workshop and regular meeting. Consent agenda items include adopting the Latin 2 curriculum for grades 9–12 at a cost of $2,850, accepting a $10,000 Italian American Committee on Education grant for Dickinson High School's Italian program, approving the 2025/26 field trip directory, and approving Quaver Music for 2025/26. Reports include committee updates, an HR audit, and Spring NJGPA results.
- Adoption of Latin 2 curriculum for $2,850 (Account #11.000.221.104.094.36.0000)
- Acceptance of $10,000 grant from Italian American Committee on Education for Dickinson High School Italian program
- Approval of 2025/26 Non-Athletic Field Trip Directory and Guidelines
- Approval of Quaver Music for 2025/26
- Human Resources Audit for fiscal year ending June 30, 2023
Workshop Meeting, 5:30 pm / Regular Meeting, 6:30 pm
The Jersey City Board of Education will vote on contracts for website design services and a branded mobile app. The board will also adopt minutes from previous meetings and hold an executive session.
- Approve Integrated Communication Systems - Website and Design Services (2025/26)
- Approve Proprietary Software Contract with Edlio, Inc. Access+ Branded App (2025/26)
- Adopt Minutes - Special Meeting / BOARD RETREAT - May 14, 2025
- Adopt Minutes - Regular Meeting - May 22, 2025
- Adopt Minutes - Special Meeting / BOARD RETREAT - June 9, 2025
Special Meeting / BOARD RETREAT, 5:30 p.m.
The Jersey City Board of Education held a special retreat on June 9, 2025. Board members took roll call and observed the pledge of allegiance. The agenda included a CSA evaluation and a board self‑evaluation, both approved by consent. The meeting was then adjourned.
- CSA Evaluation – action (consent)
- Board Self‑Evaluation – action (consent)
- Pledge of Allegiance – information
- Roll Call – action (consent)
- Adjournment – action
Workshop Meeting, 5:30 pm / Regular Meeting, 6:30 pm
The Jersey City Board of Education holds its workshop and regular meeting on May 22, 2025. The board will vote on awarding a summer camp services contract to Educational Arts Team for $64,600, approve the list of textbooks for K-12, and adopt minutes from the April 16 regular meeting and April 30 special budget hearing. Also planned are recognitions, public comments, and an executive session.
- Approve $64,600 summer camp contract with Educational Arts Team
- Approve K-12 textbook/instructional resources list (no cost)
- Approve submission of Elevate Career and Technical Education Grant application
- Approve Innovation High School field trip for freshmen class 2028
- Adopt minutes from April 16 regular meeting and April 30 special budget hearing
Special Meeting / BOARD RETREAT, 5:30 p.m.
This is a special board retreat focused on discussion and information items, including implicit bias and anti-harassment training, a CSA evaluation, and a board self-evaluation. No votes or binding decisions are scheduled; the meeting is procedural and developmental.
- Implicit Bias and Anti-Harassment Training (discussion/information)
- CSA Evaluation (discussion)
- Board Self-Evaluation (discussion)
Special Meeting / Public Budget Hearing, 5:30 p.m.
The Jersey City Board of Education is holding a special meeting and public budget hearing to adopt the final 2025/26 school year budget totaling $1,027,273,122. The board will also consider approval of payroll tax receipts from the city, the prior year audit, and a revised policy on public participation. Public comments will be heard before an executive session.
- Adopt final 2025/26 budget: $724,027,335 in general expenses, $168,619,608 for charter school transfers, and a $452,337,369 tax levy.
- Approve 2025-2026 payroll tax from the City of Jersey City: $20,248,531 for the first quarter.
- Approve 2024-2025 payroll tax from the City of Jersey City: $46,181,720.
- Approve 2023/2024 audit by Lerch, Vinci & Bliss, LLP.
- Second reading and adoption of revised Policy 0167 on public participation in board meetings.
Workshop Meeting, 5:30 pm / Regular Meeting 6:00 pm
The Jersey City Board of Education will approve a NJCU STEAM Academy for 178 students at a cost not to exceed $84,000 and purchase DRC licenses for online e-assessments for a total not to exceed $95,663.20. The meeting also includes committee reports, public comments, and the adoption of previous meeting minutes.
- Approve NJCU STEAM Academy for 178 students at $84,000
- Approve DRC licenses for online e-assessments at $95,663.20
- Adopt minutes from March 19, 2025 Regular Meeting
- Adopt minutes from March 29, 2025 Board Retreat
- Approve submission of 2024/25 Carl D. Perkins Grant Amendment
Special Meeting / BOARD RETREAT, 8:30 a.m.
The Jersey City Board of Education holds a special retreat meeting to discuss ethics training, set and adopt district goals for the 2024-2025 school year, review superintendent/board evaluation timelines, and receive policy/committee updates. The board will vote on adopting the proposed district goals. The meeting is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. at the Board of Education Administrative Offices on 346 Claremont Avenue.
- Ethics training for board members
- Adoption of district goals for 2024-2025, including strengthening board operations, growing interest in running for board, completing board self-evaluation, continuing town hall meetings, expanding student voice
- Discussion of superintendent/board evaluation timelines
- Policy and committee updates
Workshop Meeting, 5:30 pm / Regular Meeting and Preliminary Budget Presentation, 6:00 pm
The Jersey City Board of Education will hold a workshop and regular meeting, including a presentation and public hearing on the preliminary 2025-2026 school year budget. The board is scheduled to vote on adopting the $1,027,273,122 budget, which includes a $452,337,369 general fund tax levy. Other actions include approving the 2025-2026 district calendar and the Empathy, Equality, Entrepreneurship Mission (TEEEM) program.
- Adoption of preliminary 2025-2026 school year budget: total appropriations $1,027,273,122, including $724,027,335 in general current expenses and $168,619,608 transfer to charter schools
- Public comments session limited to the preliminary school budget only
- Approval of the 2025-2026 proposed district calendar
- Approval of the Empathy, Equality, Entrepreneurship Mission (TEEEM) program
- Committee reports from Student Life, Special Education, Finance/Facilities, Policy/Legislative, and Education Programs
Workshop Meeting, 5:00 pm / Regular Meeting, 6:00 pm
The Board will hold a workshop meeting to adopt the preliminary SY2025/26 budget followed by a regular public meeting. Agenda items include approving professional development contracts, music education programs, and school donations.
- Adoption of the SY2025/26 preliminary budget
- Acceptance of a $1,000.00 donation from TM America for Whitney M. Young Jr. Community School (PS#15) Music Department
- Contract award to The Music Team, LLC for a technology-based music education program at PS#41 not to exceed $65,000.00
- Contract award to Inspired Instruction for professional development services across various schools for $188,250.00
- Donation of supplies from DonorsChoose.org for PS#28
Workshop Meeting, 5:00 pm / Regular Meeting, 6:00 pm
The Jersey City Board of Education holds a combined workshop and regular meeting. Action items include approving a field trip for JC Arts students to Washington, D.C., at a cost not to exceed $21,732.76, and accepting a $10,000 donation from NJPSA for McNair Academic HS. Other items include adoption of minutes and committee reports.
- Approve JC Arts field trip to Washington, D.C. (April 1-2, 2025) costing up to $21,732.76
- Accept $10,000 donation from NJPSA for McNair Academic HS
- Adoption of minutes from December 2024 and January 2025 meetings
- Committee reports from Finance/Facilities/Technology, Special Education, Student Life & Services, Educational Programs/Bilingual, and Policy/Legislative
- Public comment period with 3-minute speaking rule
Reorganization Meeting, 6:00 pm
The Board of Education is meeting to swear in newly elected trustees and elect its President and Vice President for the 2025 calendar year. The body will also re-adopt its Code of Ethics and establish standing committees and the meeting calendar for 2025.
- Administration of Oath of Office to Natalia Ioffe, Tia Rezabala, and Matthew Schneider
- Election of Board President and Vice President for 2025
- Re-adoption of the School Board Member Code of Ethics
- Establishment of six 2025 standing committees, including Finance/Facilities and Special Education
- Approval of the 2025 Calendar of Board Meetings