Despite its claim to not have the resources to increase educators’ salaries, the Paterson School District continues to invest in existing administrative salaries, as well as continues to create new administrative positions.

The district’s new technology director’s starting salary is $170,000. More than two dozen administrative employees now have salaries at $170,000 or greater. In order to “right size” administrative salaries to…

Continue ReadingDespite its claim to not have the resources to increase educators’ salaries, the Paterson School District continues to invest in existing administrative salaries, as well as continues to create new administrative positions.

The Paterson School District’s unwillingness to address the turnover and salary issues directly impact Paterson’s students.

Students with special needs do not receive necessary and vital individualized instruction. Large class sizes strain already overcrowded schools, programs and other services.

Continue ReadingThe Paterson School District’s unwillingness to address the turnover and salary issues directly impact Paterson’s students.

New Jersey is a collective bargaining state, which requires Districts/Boards of Education to negotiate salaries, benefits and all other terms and conditions within the scope of negotiable topics.

For months, we have been urging the Paterson Board of Education to offer salary proposals that demonstrate their respect and commitment to Paterson educators, and, for months, their salary proposal…

Continue ReadingNew Jersey is a collective bargaining state, which requires Districts/Boards of Education to negotiate salaries, benefits and all other terms and conditions within the scope of negotiable topics.

The Paterson School District fails to offer competitive salaries to its teachers and educational support professionals.

Paterson’s starting salary is $57,500, while comparable districts around the state offer over $60,000. Newark City recently increased its starting salary to $62,000. The average teacher salary in Paterson is…

Continue ReadingThe Paterson School District fails to offer competitive salaries to its teachers and educational support professionals.