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Jun 13, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees meeting focused on the adoption of updated school policies, the annual election of board officers, and staff appointments for the upcoming school year. Discussion points included the approval of summer tutoring and ESY programs, grant acceptances for climate literacy and advanced placement courses, and various personnel actions such as contract renewals, new hires, and summer sports stipends. Financial business included the approval of the monthly bill list, financial reports, the awarding of a cleaning services contract, the establishment of a 457(b) deferred compensation plan, and the authorization of in-district travel allowances for staff.
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Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology Regular Meeting
The board meeting agenda includes an executive session regarding facility and contract matters, the affirmation of HIB reports, and the first reading of several new or revised policies concerning curriculum, guidance counseling, and school operations. Academic items include the approval of field trips and student activities for the school year. Personnel actions involve contract renewals, new hires, salary adjustments, approval of professional development plans, and processing leaves of absence. Finance matters cover the acceptance of financial reports, approval of the list of bills, certification of accounts, acceptance of a climate change education grant, and requests for the use of school property.
Apr 1, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology Regular Meeting
The board discussed several operational and financial matters, including the authorization of various student field trips and school activities for the 2025-2026 academic year. A resolution was passed to honor a local student as an Unsung Hero of Passaic County. Personnel actions included the hiring of new staff, approval of coaching stipends, and the resignation or termination of multiple employees. Financially, the board accepted the secretary and treasurer reports, approved the acquisition of property on Wabash Avenue, renewed a food service contract with Maschio's Food Service, Inc., and reviewed the school budget for the upcoming academic year. Additionally, the board approved workshop attendance for faculty members.
Dec 17, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology Regular Meeting
The agenda for this regular meeting included commencing the meeting, reading the Open Public Meeting Act Statement, and performing the flag salute and roll call. A portion of the meeting was designated for Executive Session to discuss Facility Matters. Subsequent to reconvening the Public Session, a Public Comment Session on Agenda Items was scheduled. Key items for approval included academics matters such as field trips, school activities, clubs, events, and the appointment of an additional tutor. Personnel actions involved approving new staff hires on an emergent basis, stipends for Fall/Winter Sports coaching staff, FMLA/NJFLA leaves, accepting staff resignations, and approving faculty attendance at workshops/conferences. Finance discussions encompassed the acceptance of the A148 and A149 Reports of the Secretary and Treasurer of School Moneys for November 2025, certification of accounts, acceptance of a grant award and donations, approval of a contract for house demolition, the 2026-2027 Budget Calendar, approval of the budget for Perfect Attendance Incentives, and approval for a professional development workshop.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
