I am writing this letter to reintroduce myself to the Paterson community. I am the longest serving member on the Paterson Board of Education and I am standing for re-election again. I committed myself to improving the city’s educational system years ago, when as a physician in St Joseph’s Emergency Room, I encountered Paterson’s children…
School board raises Paterson superintendent’s pay by 15 percent
The school board increased superintendent Eileen Shafer’s base salary by 15 percent on Wednesday afternoon.
Paterson school board slams janitorial service company for alleged poor performance. Then approves $7.1 million contract.
The school board severely criticized a janitorial service company that cleans Paterson schools for its alleged poor performance.
Paterson school district’s chief lawyer getting $29,500 on top of $265,000 contract
School board members have approved a measure to increase the district’s general counsel Robert Murray’s $265,000 contract by $29,500.
Paterson school board passes $618.55 million budget with 15 percent tax increase
The school board approved a $618.55 million budget on Thursday evening that raises school taxes by 15 percent.
Paterson students register ‘dismal’ performance in state science exams
Students at the Paterson school district registered a “dismal” performance in the state’s science exams last spring.
Preliminary budget cuts 260 Paterson school jobs, raises taxes 15 percent
School board members approved a preliminary 2020-21 academic year budget on Friday that slashes 260 jobs and raises property taxes by 15 percent.