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Jersey City Public SchoolsNJ averageUS Census ACS

Population

289,691

Per-capita income

$57,746

Median home value

$534,500

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School district

School district statistics (NCES Common Core of Data; proficiency = EDFacts state-assessment range midpoints)

Enrollment26,293 students (2023)

Per-pupil spending$23,607 (FY2020)

Schools39 · 2,132 teachers (FTE) (2023)

Total revenue$845.6M (FY2020)

Reading proficiency49% (est. 2018)

Math proficiency33% (est. 2018)

Free/reduced lunch73% (2018)

Recent meetings

Thu Aug 27, 2026

Regular Meeting, 5:30 pm

Board appoints Melany Cruz Burgos to fill vacancy and approves $320,000 grant

The Jersey City Board of Education will appoint Melany Cruz Burgos to replace the resigned Matthew Schneider, restoring the board to nine members. The board will also approve a $320,000 grant from the Youth Foundation of Jersey City for food pantries, laundry facilities, and health clinics in local schools. Additionally, the meeting includes the adoption of new science and Spanish curricula and the approval of a $46,774 contract for K-5 science teaching resources.

Appointment of Melany Cruz Burgos to the Board of Education effective August 25, 2026
Approval of $320,000 grant from Youth Foundation of Jersey City for food security and wellness programs
Approval of $6,271.11 contract with Edlio, Inc. for ADA website compliance
Approval of $46,774 contract for Mystery Science K-5 teaching resources
Adoption of Spanish Grades 6-8 Curriculum at a cost of $7,200

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1 Thursday, August 27, 2026 Regular Meeting, 5:30 pm 1. Regular Meeting Subject 1.01 REGULAR MEETING / 5:30 pm Meeting Aug 27, 2026 - Regular Meeting, 5:30 pm Type Information JERSEY CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION Regular Public Meeting THURSDAY - AUGUST 27, 2026 (5:30 p.m.) Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (PS#11) School Auditorium Caucus Meetings will be held in Room 1R at the Jersey City Board of Education Building, 1 Halstead Street, Jersey City, NJ 07305, at 5:30 p.m. Regular Public Meetings will be held in the first floor auditorium at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., School (P.S.#11), Jersey City, NJ 07305, at 5:30 p.m. Videos of the monthly meetings can be viewed on the District's official website at www.jcboe.org. Open the Board of Education tab and scroll down to JCETV Board Meeting Broadcasts. SCHEDULED MEETINGS Caucus Meeting Regular Meeting January 20, 2026 January 22, 2026 Caucus Meeting Regular Meeting February 17, 2026 February 19, 2026 Caucus Meeting (Adopt SY 2026/27 preliminary budget) Regular Meeting March 24, 2026 March 26, 2026 Caucus Meeting Regular Meeting (Public Budget Hearing) April 28, 2026 April 30, 2026 Caucus Meeting Regular Meeting May 19, 2026 May 21, 2026 Caucus Meeting Regular Meeting June 23, 2026 June 25, 2026 Caucus Meeting Regular Me …

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Thu Jul 16, 2026

Public Hearing, 5:30 p.m.

Board to approve Superintendent Dr. Norma Fernandez's contract

The Jersey City Board of Education is holding a public hearing regarding the Superintendent's employment contract. The Board is set to approve a contract for Dr. Norma Fernandez to serve as Superintendent from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2031.

Approval of Superintendent Dr. Norma Fernandez's contract (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2031)
Appointment of Board Trustee
Public hearing on Superintendent contract

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1 Thursday, July 16, 2026 Public Hearing, 5:30 p.m. 1. Preface Subject 1.01 Public Hearing Meeting Jul 16, 2026 - Public Hearing, 5:30 p.m. Type Action (Consent) JERSEY CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION PUBLIC HEARING Superintendent Employment Contract JULY 16, 2026 5:30 p.m. Dr. Konick Conference Room, 1R 1 Halstead Street Jersey City, NJ 07305 Caucus Meetings will be held in Room 1R at the Jersey City Board of Education Building, 1 Halstead Street, Jersey City, NJ 07305, at 5:30 p.m. Regular Public Meetings will be held in the first floor auditorium at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., School (P.S.#11), Jersey City, NJ 07305, at 5:30 p.m. Videos of the monthly meetings can be viewed on the District's official website at www.jcboe.org. Open the Board of Education tab and scroll down to JCETV Board Meeting Broadcasts. SCHEDULED MEETINGS Caucus Meeting Regular Meeting January 20, 2026 January 22, 2026 Caucus Meeting Regular Meeting February 17, 2026 February 19, 2026 Caucus Meeting (Adopt S …

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Thu Jun 25, 2026

Regular Meeting, 5:30 pm

Jersey City Board approves software contracts and AP courses

The Jersey City Board of Education will approve contracts for school communication software and the College Board's AP Career Kickstart courses. The meeting will also adopt minutes from previous sessions and hold an executive session.

Approve contract renewal with Finalsite for Integrated Communication System ($43,810)
Approve purchase of Edlio website services and chatbot ($40,155)
Approve Edlio Access+ Branded App contract ($29,700)
Approve adoption of College Board AP Career Kickstart Courses
Adopt minutes from May 19, 21, and 28, 2026 meetings

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1 Thursday, June 25, 2026 Regular Meeting, 5:30 pm 1. Regular Meeting Subject 1.01 REGULAR MEETING / 5:30 pm Meeting Jun 25, 2026 - Regular Meeting, 5:30 pm Type Information JERSEY CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION Regular Public Meeting THURSDAY - JUNE 25, 2026 (5:30 p.m.) Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (PS#11) School Auditorium Caucus Meetings will be held in Room 1R at the Jersey City Board of Education Building, 1 Halstead Street, Jersey City, NJ 07305, at 5:30 p.m. Regular Public Meetings will be held in the first floor auditorium at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., School (P.S.#11), Jersey City, NJ 07305, at 5:30 p.m. Videos of the monthly meetings can be viewed on the District's official website at www.jcboe.org. Open the Board of Education tab and scroll down to JCETV Board Meeting Broadcasts. SCHEDULED MEETINGS Caucus Meeting Regular Meeting January 20, 2026 January 22, 2026 Caucus Meeting Regular Meeting February 17, 2026 February 19, 2026 Caucus Meeting (Adopt SY 2026/27 preliminary budget) Regular Meeting March 24, 2026 March 26, 2026 Caucus Meeting Regular Meeting (Public Budget Hearing) April 28, 2026 April 30, 2026 & …

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Tue Jun 9, 2026

Special Meeting / Town Hall, 6:00 p.m.

Jersey City Board of Education holds special town hall on June 9, 2026

The Board of Education will convene a special meeting/town hall at 6:00 p.m. on June 9, 2026. The agenda includes a pledge of allegiance, roll call of board members, and a presentation on 504 and special education. The meeting also provides time for public comments, board comments, and an executive session before adjournment.

Pledge of Allegiance / Sunshine Statement (information)
Roll Call of board members
Presentation on 504 & Special Education (information)
Public Comments period
Executive Session

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1 Tuesday, June 9, 2026 Special Meeting / Town Hall, 6:00 p.m. 1. Preface Subject 1.01 Special Meeting / Town Hall Meeting Jun 9, 2026 - Special Meeting / Town Hall, 6:00 p.m. Type Information JERSEY CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL MEETING / TOWN HALL JUNE 9, 2026 6:00 p.m. Ezra L. Nolan Middle School 40 88 Gates Avenue Jersey City, NJ 07305 Caucus Meetings will be held in Room 1R at the Jersey City Board of Education Building, 1 Halstead Street, Jersey City, NJ 07305, at 5:30 p.m. Regular Public Meetings will be held in the first floor auditorium at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., School (P.S.#11), Jersey City, NJ 07305, at 5:30 p.m. Videos of the monthly meetings can be viewed on the District's official website at www.jcboe.org. Open the Board of Education tab and scroll down to JCETV Board Meeting Broadcasts. SCHEDULED MEETINGS Caucus Meeting Regular Meeting January 20, 2026 January 22, 2026 Caucus Meeting Regular Meeting February 17, 2026 February 19, 2026 Caucus Meeting (Adopt SY 2026/27&nb …

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Thu May 28, 2026

Special Meeting, 5:30 p.m.

Jersey City school board holds procedural special meeting

The Jersey City Board of Education is meeting for a special session with no substantive items listed on the agenda. The meeting includes routine procedures such as pledge, roll call, public comments, and executive session. This appears to be a procedural meeting with no votes or discussions specified.

Meeting held at Dr. Konick Conference Room 1R, 1 Halstead Street
Agenda contains only standard items: roll call, public comments, board comments, executive session
No rezonings, contracts, or financial decisions listed

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1 Thursday, May 28, 2026 Special Meeting, 5:30 p.m. 1. Preface Subject 1.01 Special Meeting Meeting May 28, 2026 - Special Meeting, 5:30 p.m. Type Information JERSEY CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL MEETING MAY 28, 2026 5:30 p.m. Dr. Konick Conference Room, 1R 1 Halstead Street Jersey City, NJ 07305 Caucus Meetings will be held in Room 1R at the Jersey City Board of Education Building, 1 Halstead Street, Jersey City, NJ 07305, at 5:30 p.m. Regular Public Meetings will be held in the first floor auditorium at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., School (P.S.#11), Jersey City, NJ 07305, at 5:30 p.m. Videos of the monthly meetings can be viewed on the District's official website at www.jcboe.org. Open the Board of Education tab and scroll down to JCETV Board Meeting Broadcasts. SCHEDULED MEETINGS Caucus Meeting Regular Meeting January 20, 2026 January 22, 2026 Caucus Meeting Regular Meeting February 17, 2026 February 19, 2026 Caucus Meeting (Adopt SY 2026/27 preliminary budget) Regular Meeti …

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Thu May 21, 2026

Regular Meeting, 5:30 pm

Jersey City Board of Education meeting on May 21, 2026

The Board of Education is conducting a regular public meeting to review committee reports and leadership messages. The agenda includes the approval of several donations for schools and student activities.

Approval of $2,000 Sustainable Jersey NJEA grant for mirrors at Ezra L. Nolan Middle School (MS#40)
Acceptance of $135 donation for James J. Ferris High School Athletics Department
Acceptance of $1,760 donation from We Care Movement Inc. for Ferris HS Senior Prom tickets
Approval of a classroom furnishing donation from DonorsChoose.org for Dr. Michael Conti School (PS#5)
Ratification of a 5th grade field trip to the New Jersey District Court for PS#20

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1 Thursday, May 21, 2026 Regular Meeting, 5:30 pm 1. Regular Meeting Subject 1.01 REGULAR MEETING / 5:30 pm Meeting May 21, 2026 - Regular Meeting, 5:30 pm Type Information JERSEY CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION Regular Public Meeting THURSDAY - MAY 21, 2026 (5:30 p.m.) Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (PS#11) School Auditorium Caucus Meetings will be held in Room 1R at the Jersey City Board of Education Building, 1 Halstead Street, Jersey City, NJ 07305, at 5:30 p.m. Regular Public Meetings will be held in the first floor auditorium at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., School (P.S.#11), Jersey City, NJ 07305, at 5:30 p.m. Videos of the monthly meetings can be viewed on the District's official website at www.jcboe.org. Open the Board of Education tab and scroll down to JCETV Board Meeting Broadcasts. SCHEDULED MEETINGS Caucus Meeting Regular Meeting January 20, 2026 January 22, 2026 Caucus Meeting Regular Meeting February 17, 2026 February 19, 2026 Caucus Meeting (Adopt SY 2026/27 preliminary budget) Regular Meeting March 24, 2026 March 26, 2026 Caucus Meeting Regular Meeting (Public Budget Hearing) April 28, 2026 April 30, 2026 &nb …

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Thu Apr 30, 2026

Regular Meeting, 5:30 pm

JCPS board to vote on $1.1B final budget for 2026/27

The Jersey City Board of Education holds a regular meeting that includes a public budget hearing and a vote on the final 2026/27 school year budget of $1,096,541,152. The board will also consider adoption of minutes, committee reports, and several consent items, including a K-5 Spanish program adoption. Public comments on the budget and general topics are scheduled.

Public budget hearing and adoption of final 2026/27 budget: $1,096,541,152, with local tax levy of $625,304,688
Capital reserve withdrawal of $12,739,608 for projects including boiler replacement at Lincoln High School, locker rooms at McNair High School, and roof replacements at PS#37 and PS#29
Approval of K-5 Spanish Avanza Program adoption using Vista Higher Learning workbooks
Committee reports from Curriculum & Instruction, Finance & Facilities, Policy, and Special Education
Recognition of National Arab American Heritage Month and student/staff awards

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1 Thursday, April 30, 2026 Regular Meeting, 5:30 pm 1. Regular Meeting Subject 1.01 REGULAR MEETING / 5:30 pm Meeting Apr 30, 2026 - Regular Meeting, 5:30 pm Type Information JERSEY CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION Regular Public Meeting THURSDAY - APRIL 30, 2026 (5:30 p.m.) Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (PS#11) School Auditorium Caucus Meetings will be held in Room 1R at the Jersey City Board of Education Building, 1 Halstead Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07305, at 5:30 p.m. Regular Public Meetings will be held in the first floor auditorium at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., School (P.S.#11), Jersey City, NJ 07305, at 5:30 p.m. Videos of the monthly meetings can be viewed on the District's official website at www.jcboe.org. Open the Board of Education tab and scroll down to JCETV Board Meeting Broadcasts. SCHEDULED MEETINGS Caucus Meeting Regular Meeting January 20, 2026 January 22, 2026 Caucus Meeting Regular Meeting February 17, 2026 February 19, 2026 Caucus Meeting (Adopt SY 2026/27 preliminary budget) Regular Meeting March 24, 2026 March 26, 2026 Caucus Meeting Regular Meeting (Public Budget Hearing) April 28, 2026 April 30, 2026 …

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Thu Mar 26, 2026

Regular Meeting, 5:30 pm

Board to adopt preliminary $1.1B budget for 2026/27 school year

The Jersey City Board of Education will consider adopting the preliminary 2026/27 school year budget totaling $1,096,541,152, including a local tax levy of $625,304,688. The board will also hear public comments on the budget and vote on approving the 2024/2025 fiscal year audit. Committee reports and other routine items are on the agenda.

Adopt preliminary 2026/27 budget of $1,096,541,152 with $625,304,688 local tax levy
Approve 2024/2025 fiscal year audit by Lerch, Vinci & Bliss, LLP
Capital projects: boiler replacement at Lincoln HS, locker rooms at McNair HS, roof replacements at PS#37 and PS#29, HVAC at Academy I and PS#27, and more
Approve field trip for 118 Innovation HS students to TopGolf in Edison, NJ at $16 per student
Public comments on the preliminary school budget only

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1 Thursday, March 26, 2026 Regular Meeting, 5:30 pm 1. Regular Meeting Subject 1.01 REGULAR MEETING / 5:30 pm Meeting Mar 26, 2026 - Regular Meeting, 5:30 pm Type Information JERSEY CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION Regular Public Meeting THURSDAY - MARCH 26, 2026 (5:30 p.m.) Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (PS#11) School Auditorium Caucus Meetings will be held in Room 1R at the Jersey City Board of Education Building, 1 Halstead Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07305, at 5:30 p.m. Regular Public Meetings will be held in the first floor auditorium at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., School (P.S.#11), Jersey City, NJ 07305, at 5:30 p.m. Videos of the monthly meetings can be viewed on the District's official website at www.jcboe.org. Open the Board of Education tab and scroll down to JCETV Board Meeting Broadcasts. SCHEDULED MEETINGS Caucus Meeting Regular Meeting January 20, 2026 January 22, 2026 Caucus Meeting Regular Meeting February 17, 2026 February 19, 2026 Caucus Meeting (Adopt SY 2026/27 preliminary budget) Regular Meeting March 24, 2026 March 26, 2026 Caucus Meeting Regular Meeting (Public Budget Hearing) April 14, 2026 April 16, 2026 …

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Sat Mar 21, 2026

BOARD RETREAT, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Jersey City Board holds retreat to discuss ethics and finance

The Jersey City Board of Education is holding a retreat on March 21, 2026, to discuss board ethics, responsibilities regarding finance and business, and goal accomplishment. The meeting is scheduled from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at William Paterson University in Wayne, NJ.

Board Ethics / Goals & Settings
Board Responsibilities to Finance and Business
Goal Accomplishment
Board Discussion

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1 Saturday, March 21, 2026 BOARD RETREAT, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 1. Preface Subject 1.01 BOARD RETREAT Meeting Mar 21, 2026 - BOARD RETREAT, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Type Information JERSEY CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION BOARD RETREAT MARCH 21, 2026 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. William Paterson University 300 Pompton Road Wayne, NJ Hobart Manor Building Caucus Meetings will be held in Room 1R at the Jersey City Board of Education Building, 1 Halstead Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07305, at 5:30 p.m. Regular Public Meetings will be held in the first floor auditorium at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., School (P.S.#11), Jersey City, NJ 07305, at 5:30 p.m. Videos of the monthly meetings can be viewed on the District's official website at www.jcboe.org. Open the Board of Education tab and scroll down to JCETV Board Meeting Broadcasts. SCHEDULED MEETINGS Caucus Meeting Regular Meeting January 20, 2026 January 22, 2026 Caucus Meeting Regular Meeting February 17, 2026 February 19, 2026 Caucus Meeting (Adopt SY 2 …

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Thu Feb 19, 2026

Regular Meeting, 5:30 pm

Jersey City Board of Education to approve 2026-2027 district calendar

The Board of Education will meet to approve the 2026-2027 proposed district calendar and various student activity trips. The meeting includes reports on fall NJGPA results and local and state aid revenue analysis from FY18-27.

Approval of the 2026-2027 Proposed District Calendar
Funding up to $8,362.25 for 15 Lincoln High School students and 4 chaperones to attend the FCCLA State Leadership Conference
Ratification of a donation of 46 basketball uniforms for Henry Snyder High School valued at $1,720.00
Approval for 7 students and 4 staff from McNair Academic High School to attend the Robot Drone League National Championship at no cost to the district
Presentation of the February 2026 Black History Month presentation

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1 Thursday, February 19, 2026 Regular Meeting, 5:30 pm 1. Regular Meeting Subject 1.01 REGULAR MEETING / 5:30 pm Meeting Feb 19, 2026 - Regular Meeting, 5:30 pm Type Information JERSEY CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION Regular Public Meeting THURSDAY - FEBRUARY 19, 2026 (5:30 p.m.) Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (PS#11) School Auditorium Caucus Meetings will be held in Room 1R at the Jersey City Board of Education Building, 1 Halstead Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07305, at 5:30 p.m. Regular Public Meetings will be held in the first floor auditorium at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., School (P.S.#11), Jersey City, NJ 07305, at 5:30 p.m. Videos of the monthly meetings can be viewed on the District's official website at www.jcboe.org. Open the Board of Education tab and scroll down to JCETV Board Meeting Broadcasts. SCHEDULED MEETINGS Caucus Meeting Regular Meeting January 20, 2026 January 22, 2026 Caucus Meeting Regular Meeting February 17, 2026 February 19, 2026 Caucus Meeting (Adopt SY 2026/27 preliminary budget) Regular Meeting March 17, 2026 March 19, 2026 Caucus Meeting Regular Meeting (Public Budget Hearing) April 14, 2026 April 16, …

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Thu Jan 22, 2026

Regular Meeting, 5:30 pm

Board to discuss PS#16 strategic facilities expansion

The Jersey City Board of Education will hold a regular public meeting on January 22, 2026, including a discussion of strategic facilities expansion for PS#16. Other items include a corrective action plan for special education, committee reports, and approval of several student activity funding requests. The meeting will also feature public comments and an executive session.

Strategic Facilities Expansion (PS#16) – information item
Corrective Action Plan – Special Education (July 2022 – June 2023)
Approve National Education Equity Lab Program at Infinity Institute (cost not to exceed $8,000)
Approve FCCLA State Leadership Conference trip for Snyder High School students (cost not to exceed $2,626.22)
Approve 8th and 12th grade graduation luncheon for Infinity Institute (cost not to exceed $1,500)

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1 Thursday, January 22, 2026 Regular Meeting, 5:30 pm 1. Regular Meeting Subject 1.01 REGULAR MEETING / 5:30 pm Meeting Jan 22, 2026 - Regular Meeting, 5:30 pm Type Information JERSEY CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION Regular Public Meeting THURSDAY - JANUARY 22, 2026 (5:30 p.m.) Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (PS#11) School Auditorium Caucus Meetings will be held in Room 1R at the Jersey City Board of Education Building, 1 Halstead Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07305, at 5:30 p.m. Regular Public Meetings will be held in the first floor auditorium at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., School (P.S.#11), Jersey City, NJ 07305, at 5:30 p.m. Videos of the monthly meetings can be viewed on the District's official website at www.jcboe.org. Open the Board of Education tab and scroll down to JCETV Board Meeting Broadcasts. SCHEDULED MEETINGS Caucus Meeting Regular Meeting January 20, 2026 January 22, 2026 Caucus Meeting Regular Meeting February 17, 2026 February 19, 2026 Caucus Meeting (Adopt SY 2026/27 preliminary budget) Regular Meeting March 17, 2026 March 19, 2026 Caucus Meeting Regular Meeting (Public Budget Hearing) April 14, 2026 April 16, 20 …

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Wed Jan 7, 2026

Reorganization Meeting, 5:30 P.M.

Election results certified, new trustees take office

This reorganization meeting certifies the 2025 annual school board election results and administers oaths to newly elected trustees Afaf Muhammad, Lorenzo Richardson, and Noemi Velazquez. The board will then elect a president and vice president for 2026 and adopt procedural items including the code of ethics, meeting format, and 2026 calendar. No substantive policy or financial decisions are on the agenda.

Certification of 2025 election: Noemi Velazquez (19,127 votes), Lorenzo Richardson (17,396), Afaf Muhammad (17,141) elected to three-year terms
Oath of office administered to new trustees
Election of board president and vice president for 2026
Approval of 2026 meeting schedule (caucus and regular meetings at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. School and BOE building)
Adoption of code of ethics and regular meeting agenda format

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1 Wednesday, January 7, 2026 Reorganization Meeting, 5:30 P.M. 1. Preface Subject 1.01 REORGANIZATION MEETING Meeting Jan 7, 2026 - Reorganization Meeting, 5:30 P.M. Type Information Jersey City Board of Education Reorganization Meeting January 7, 2026 5:30 pm Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (PS#11) School Auditorium Dr. Norma Fernandez Superintendent of Schools Dr. Francine C. Luce School Business Administrator File Attachments 1. Preface Subject 1.02 Pledge of Allegiance / Sunshine Statement Meeting Jan 7, 2026 - Reorganization Meeting, 5:30 P.M. Type Information In accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A . 10:4-6 et seq., a dequate notification of this meeting has been provided by advertising in the El Diario la Prensa on Friday, January 10, 2025, and the Jersey Journal on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. Notice was posted on the district website. File Attachments 1. Preface Subject 1.03 Report of Certified Results of the 2025 Annual School Board Election Meeting Jan 7, 2026 - Reorganization Meeting, 5:30 P.M. Type Information OFFICIAL FINAL RESULTS PROVIDED BY THE COUNTY CLERK Three Year Term Noemi Velazquez 19,127 Lorenzo Richardson 17,396 Afa …

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