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.
Paterson schools face $63.7 million budget shortfall
School officials revealed a $63.7 million shortfall in the 2021 academic year budget on Wednesday night. Business administrator Richard “Leon” Matthews said the numbers are “very preliminary.” He expects the shortfall to decrease as the budgeting process gets into full swing in the coming weeks and months. “Our expenses: salaries, benefits, and other cost drivers…
Paterson looks at possible restructuring of Eastside and Kennedy high schools
John F. Kennedy High School has eight principals and vice principals while Eastside High School has six principals and vice principals. Both schools are broken into academies, each with its own principal and vice principal.