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In this portion of the Union City Board of Education website, you will find valuable information
for you, your parents and our community. This information is KEY to helping you get help, get
involved, plan your future, and just have fun. We also want to help you succeed now in
school and life.


Attendance / Absenteeism

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In accordance with the New Jersey State Board of Education, the district Board of Education
establishes the pupil attendance requirements. For more detailed information regarding
attendance, absenteeism, and returning to school click here.


Nutrition for Students

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The Union City Board of Education helps to provide a healthy, well-balanced, and nutritious
meals for our children while keeping in mind our ethnic diversity and needs of our growing
children.

Some students qualify for FREE or reduced-priced lunches and milk.

We participate in federal and state subsidized food programs for the benefit of eligible
students. Eligibility is determined by the guidelines of the subsidizing agency. The board
requires that all regulations of the subsidizing agency be observed including those which
preserve the privacy of eligible students. For additional information, contact your
individual school.


Policies and Procedures

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The Union City Board is responsible for making all final decisions regarding school district
policies. For a complete list of district policies and procedures, click here.

If your parents would like to communicate with the school in regard to a specific school,
teacher or you, Union City Schools provide an avenue for contact. Contact your Parent
Liaison for assistance.


School Hours

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Currently all of the schools operated by the Union City Board of Education maintain individual
hours of operation.

Please visit your school's website or contact your school's administrative office for your school’s
operating hours.


Transportation

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The transportation safety of our students is a great and serious responsibility.
We are committed to the safety of each and every student using school transportation.

Our aim is to continually monitor and improve upon the transportation system and services and
strive to continue our goal of providing an excellent safety record while protecting each and
every student.

Click here to learn more about transportation routes and services.

For more information, contact our Transportation Department.


Update Your Contact Info

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It is important that you keep us up-to-date about how we can contact you regarding your child’s
well being. If your contact information has changed, please contact your school’s principal.
Otherwise, your school will send home contact update forms throughout the year to verify and
update your information.


Weather Advisories

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Closings and delays for Union City Schools will be announced on 1010 WINS AM radio. Parents,
listen for a call from the district’s automatic telephone home notification system.

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