Each year, there are milestone due dates for the schools budgeting process. For reference, here is language from state law that shows some of the constraints the district administration is working within, in terms of budget deadlines and expectations: “18A:22-7.Budgets; preparation. 18A:22-7. The board of education of every school district having a board of school estimate shall prepare and deliver to each member of the board of school estimate, on or before March 22 in each year, and the board of education of every other school district shall prepare a budget for the school district for the ensuing year, on or before March 22.”
On March 20, 2020, the BOE gave initial approval to Superintendent Walker’s $736 million budget. This allowed the budget to go to Hudson County for review and approval. The plan was approved 8-1 with Trustee Alexander Hamilton as the lone dissenting vote. Read more about the meeting and vote here: https://www.nj.com/hudson/2020/03/public-voices-strong-support-for-jersey-citys-proposed-736-million-schools-budget.html
