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Jersey City’s school board just gave Superintendent Norma Fernandez a five-year contract worth $1.8 million — despite fierce backlash from parents, community members, and even the mayor, who questioned the district’s academic performance and lack of accountability. Fernandez, a district veteran with over 40 years of experience and a leader since 2022, won a 6-2 vote, with supporters praising her deep roots and leadership. Critics, including over 1,800 petition signers, remain concerned about pending audits and ongoing criminal investigations in special education. The renewal keeps her in charge until June 2031, sparking debate over whether experience justifies the hefty pay and whether the district is headed in the right direction.

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