Paterson Board of Education Regular Meeting
The meeting featured presentations on the school readiness report for the 2026-2027 school year, including staffing updates, facilities improvements, and professional development plans. Additionally, the district reviewed its New Jersey Quality Single Accountability Continuum (NJQSAC) performance results, noting strengths in fiscal management, governance, operations, and personnel, while identifying areas for improvement in instruction and program. The Board also discussed the implementation of Policy 5516 regarding student use of personal internet-enabled devices in compliance with state law. Several resolution items were approved, including supplemental funding applications, acceptance of federal grants like ESSA and Perkins V, adoption of K-12 curricula, contract awards for digital platforms and community school services, and new partnerships with various universities and organizations for student internships and career-readiness programs.