The Paterson Board of Education approved an $851 million school budget. This budget includes 89 layoffs and eliminates 243 other jobs through attrition. The layoffs affect 39 teachers and 50 non-certified employees. City education property taxes will increase by 8% under the plan. Union members protested the job cuts before the board meeting.
Paterson, New Jersey
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