N J schools still waiting for FEMA checks 2 years after Hurricane Ida devastated classrooms nj.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from nj.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
The federal government promised $23 million to assist with recovery efforts after Hurricane Ida wreaked havoc on 49 schools and nine colleges and universities across the state. Many are still waiting for those funds.
According to 2021 data published by the New Jersey Department of Education, Newark schools spend an average of just above $3,800 for each student transported by.
According to state education law, the only person who can make decisions regarding employment, including promotions, hiring or firing, is the school superintendent.