A Paterson school supervisor’s alleged sexual misconduct has led to a $390,000 settlement, according to district records.
I’m Shanikwa Lemon. Here’s why I’m running for a Paterson school board seat.
My personal mission in life is to enrich and improve the lives of children and my community. I fulfill this by dedicating my time to tutoring, educating, and mentoring the youth. Growing up here in Paterson has had its challenges but I am still proud of who I am today. I know that I am…
School board giving Paterson superintendent a bigger base salary in contract change
Superintendent Eileen Shafer is receiving a bigger base salary as part of a contract renegotiation with the Board of Education.
Paterson schools expected to get 13,800 Chromebooks to equip all students ahead of next school year
The school district has ordered 13,825 Chromebooks to equip all its students with a device ahead of the uncertain next school year.
Paterson charter school paid $450,000 to settle sexual harassment allegations against its ex-director
The Paterson Arts and Science Charter School has paid out $450,000 to settle a sexual harassment lawsuit filed against it and its former director Danny Necimo.
School board member wants Paterson to recognize Juneteenth as a holiday
School board member Emanuel Capers is pushing a measure to require Paterson schools to designate Juneteenth, a day celebrated by African Americans to mark the end of slavery in the United States, as a holiday on its calendar.
Paterson school board vice president, twice accused of sexual harassment, should resign, says activist
School board vice president Manny Martinez, who has been twice accused of sexually harassing women at the charter schools that employed him, should resign, said community activist Victoria Oquendo.