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'For Stronger Schools' Jersey City BOE slate is Taube, Verdibello, & 2 newcomers
6+ hour, 13+ min ago (651+ words) The latest iteration of the “For Stronger Schools” Jersey City Board of Education (BOE) slate consists of Jessica Taube, former Trustee Gina Verdibello, as well as first time candidates Chloe Williams and Danielle Walker. “Jersey City is not short on…...
Solomon says Jersey City supt. shouldn't get new contract: 'The evidence says no"
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (543+ words) Jersey City Mayor James Solomon is calling on the board of education not to renew the contract of Superintendent of Schools Dr. Norma Fernandez at a special meeting tomorrow evening. “On July 16, the Board of Education will meet in a…...
North Bergen dedicates Sai Rao Public Library, honors ED with plaque ceremony
6+ day, 11+ hour ago (349+ words) The Township of North Bergen dedicated the Sai Rao Public Library yesterday, also honoring the longtime executive director with a plaque-unveiling ceremony yesterday. The building formerly known as the North Bergen Free Public Library, located at 8411 Bergenline Ave., was renamed…...
Justice Dept. & Jersey City BOE settlement ends 'discrimination' at McNair High School
6+ day, 13+ hour ago (453+ words) The U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Civil Rights Division and the Jersey City Board of Education entered into a voluntary settlement to end what the DOJ has dubbed “race and national origin discrimination” in student admissions at McNair Academic High School....
Hoboken Fire Dept. accepting applications for new firefighters through Aug. 31
1+ week, 10+ hour ago (194+ words) The Hoboken Fire Department is accepting applications for new firefighters through August 31st at 4 p.m., with anyone interested urged to take the New Jersey Civil Service Entry-Level Firefighter Exam. “A career in the fire service is more than just a job. It’s…...
Jersey City BOE seeks audits before admin as HCPO probes special ed report
2+ week, 1+ day ago (1525+ words) The Jersey City Board of Education is contemplating a resolution that would have any audit forwarded to them before the administration, after a special education audit was forwarded to the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office when the board only heard a…...
Jersey City BOE director of security called 911 before police arrested parent
2+ week, 2+ day ago (486+ words) Jersey City Board of Education Director of Security Rhudell Snelling was the one who called 911 before police arrested parent Emily Pecot at the now infamous May 21st school board meeting, according to a recording of the call. By John Heinis/Hudson…...
With Kean Jersey City set to debut Wed., NJCU & Kean secure $90.4M from state
2+ week, 2+ day ago (385+ words) With Kean Jersey City set to officially debut on Wednesday, New Jersey City University and Kean University, the two merging colleges, have secured a total of $90,412,000 from the state’s $60.7 billion budget that was introduced Monday night. “Notwithstanding the provisions of…...
North Bergen seals time capsule to preserve 1st year of Nick Sacco Junior High School
2+ week, 3+ day ago (252+ words) North Bergen Students, teachers, and community members came together on Friday to seal a time capsule to preserve the first year of Nicholas J. Sacco Junior High School. The capsule, which will remain sealed until June 26, 2051, captures the memories, achievements, traditions,…...
Jersey City Public Schools Foundation honors 4, hands out 10 student scholarships
2+ week, 4+ day ago (668+ words) The Jersey City Public Schools Foundation honored four local leaders and handed out 10 student scholarships during an afternoon tea gala, which also included a public and silent auction, at the Culinary Conference Center at Hudson County Community College today. “We…...