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School Board to Vote on New Five-Year, $1.5M Contract for Superintendent, Appointment of New Trustee

Via Jersey City TimesJul 14, 2026, 9:37 PM

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The Jersey City Board of Education is set to vote on a new five-year, $1.5 million contract for Superintendent Norma Fernandez during a special meeting Thursday evening.

The board will also consider appointing a new trustee to fill a vacancy created by a recent resignation.

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Jersey City Public Schools Superintendent Norma Fernandez faces a contract renewal vote for a five-year, $1.5 million deal
The board will appoint a new trustee to fill a recent vacancy
A special meeting Thursday evening will address both superintendent contract and trustee appointment matters
The vote determines the district leadership direction for the next five years

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What is the value of Superintendent Fernandez's proposed contract?: The proposed new contract is valued at $1.5 million over five years.
When is the vote scheduled?: The Jersey City Board of Education will vote at a special meeting Thursday evening.
Why is a new trustee being appointed?: A trustee vacancy was created by a resignation last month, which the board seeks to fill temporarily.

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