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May 12, 2005 • Vol. XXVIII • No. 37

Convention Bill on Fast Track in Assembly

NJSBA Supports Reform of State Benefits Plan

Violence, Vandalism Down Slightly at New Jersey Schools

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Convention Bill on Fast Track in Assembly
The Assembly leadership, in an unusual step, transferred the bill to authorize a constitutional convention on property tax reform (A-5269/ACR-25) from the Appropriations Committee to the Budget Committee, where a hearing and, likely, a vote, is scheduled for May 12. Get the full story.

NJSBA Supports Reform of State Benefits Plan
The New Jersey School Boards Association announced its support for a change proposed by the State Health Benefits Commission to remove the cap on prescription benefits for retired employees. Get the full story.

Violence, Vandalism Down Slightly at New Jersey Schools
More than two thirds of the schools in New Jersey (69 percent) reported five or fewer incidents of violence, vandalism or substance abuse during the 2003-04 school year, with one school in three (34 percent) reporting no incidents at all, according to an annual report released last week by the state Department of Education. Get the full story.

Volunteers Needed for NJSBA Legislative Committee
Do you want to help shape NJSBA’s legislative agenda and advocacy action plan? If so, there are several openings on NJSBA’s Legislative Committee for board members who wish to volunteer their time to communicate with their state and federal lawmakers about critical issues to New Jersey’s school districts. Get the full story.

House Passes Perkins Act
The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 366, which would renew the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act of 1998 through 2011. Get the full story.

First Annual Board Member of the Year Award—Nomination Deadline Approaching
Do you know an outstanding board member—someone who regularly goes above and beyond the call of duty? Get the full story.

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