Public schools in Jersey City come in all shapes and sizes. For parents, figuring out the best option for their child can be a daunting task. We’ve gathered some basic information parents might want to consider when it comes to choosing the best option for their child. We’ve also created links to the latest state […]
Ryan Kilkenny
Ryan Kilkenny was born and raised in New York. He graduated with a BS from Tulane University and a JD from Rutgers Law School. Ryan worked as an attorney for almost two years before switching careers and graduating with an MS from Columbia Journalism School.
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Board of Ed Wrestles with Labor and Costs, Bad Blood Remains
The pressing issue at Thursday night’s Board of Education meeting was labor. The board recently tabled two resolutions that would temporarily outsource certain job functions. The resolutions will be delayed until more specifics of the jobs are provided. This comes as the district renegotiates contracts with four different unions. Members of local unions voiced their […]
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A Tense Board of Ed Considers Test Scores and New Proposals
On Monday, with summer coming to an end, the Board of Education held its first public caucus meeting since June. The board took the opportunity to present proficiency assessments, take public comment, and introduce potential resolutions for the coming months. Tensions still linger amongst some board members months after April’s chaotic public meeting in which […]
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Board of Ed Approves Groundbreaking Energy Plan
Big changes are coming to energy consumption at Jersey City schools. Last night, the Board of Education approved an Energy Savings Improvement Plan, or “ESIP,” that is expected to be the largest such project in New Jersey history. The ESIP, as presented to the Board at Monday’s caucus, is widespread and designed to increase student […]
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Board of Education Approves Contract Raising Teachers’ Salaries Across District
The Jersey City Board of Education approved a renewed four-year contract that will give Jersey City teachers long-awaited raises. Under the new contract, teachers will receive a yearly salary increase of four percent until 2027. The Board of Education and the Jersey City Education Association (the union representing Jersey City’s district teachers) negotiated the agreement […]
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Audit Finds Severe Shortcomings in Schools’ ‘Financial Management’
An independent financial audit of the Jersey City Schools found serious concerns regarding how the district manages all aspects of its finances, including missing payroll information, late federal payroll tax payments, and months of utility bill arrears. Some of the other most serious infractions include failing to report paid time off data, failing to monitor […]