A developer has submitted a lowball offer to purchase the two school district owned buildings in downtown Paterson, according to information reviewed by the Paterson Times.
Paterson sees growth in students reading at grade level
After putting in place an expensive new reading program last school year, more students are reading at grade level, according to data presented to the school board on Monday night.
Paterson teacher accused of slandering superintendent at public meetings
A physical education teacher allegedly “slandered” “libeled” and “defamed” superintendent Eileen Shafer at public meetings, according to tenure charge documents the school district released in response to a records request on Wednesday.
Paterson school board gives greenlight to Hinchliffe Stadium project
The school board has given its approval to mayor Andre Sayegh’s administration’s $70 million project to renovate historic Hinchliffe Stadium by expanding and extending its lease agreement with the city.
Paterson school budget with 234 job cuts, 14-percent tax increase adopted
School board members narrowly adopted a budget on Tuesday night that cuts 234 jobs, including 166 teachers, and raises property taxes by 14-percent.
Paterson merging Silk City and Great Falls academies
The city’s two alternative high schools – Silk City and Great Falls – will be merged into a single school in September.
Paterson school board awards $785,000 worth of legal contracts
The city’s school board awarded hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of legal contracts to 18 firms on Wednesday night.