Finance and Business Operations
The Finance and Business Operations Division of the Jersey City Public Schools is responsible for budget preparation, fiscal monitoring and oversight of operations for the district. To accomplish these tasks there are various departments within the division charged with the responsibility to effectively and efficiently conduct business.
The Budget Department is responsible for working with schools and Central Office departments to develop the budget in compliance with state and federal regulations.
The Facilities Department is responsible for the cleaning, heating, repair and upkeep of the district’s facilities. The staff, comprised of custodial personnel, licensed boiler operations, skilled trades persons and laborers works as a team to keep the district’s aging facilities clean, safe and orderly. A massive School Construction Program is currently underway to renovate existing buildings and to construct new facilities for future generations of Jersey City students.
Cafeteria Sevices is a full service operation that serves breakfast, lunch and snacks to students in compliance with state and federal regulations. These meals, which meet nutritional guidelines, are prepared in district kitchens by in-house personnel as well as purchased from contracted vendors.
The Student Transportation Department maintains a fleet of buses and administers contracts with bus companies to supply transportation to district students. The department transports students from home to school, from school to school as well as to field trips, athletic contests and other extra curricula activities. |
