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January 12, 2006 • Vol. XXIX • No. 20

NJSBA, Local Board Argue Successfully for Flexible Nurse Staffing Web Extra!
In a victory for the state’s local boards of education, NJSBA’s arguments as amicus curiae helped to convince the Appellate Division of Superior Court to preserve the flexibility school districts now enjoy in school nurse staffing. Get the full story.

State Update Web Extra!
Health Benefits Increase In the closing minutes of the 109th Legislature, the state Senate on Monday gave final legislative approval to a bill that would increase health insurance costs to local government employers. Get the full story.

State Board Honors Local Colleagues
The New Jersey State Board of Education approved a resolution commending the efforts of the state’s 4,800 local school board members. Get the full story.

A Message from Acting Governor Codey
Dear Friends, Before I leave the Office of the Governor and return to the New Jersey Senate full time, I want to thank you for the confidence you have placed in me and for your understanding and support. Get the full story.

IDEA Claims Result in Conflict of Interest
The state Board of Education on January 4 found a local school board member, who filed federal special education due process claims against his school district, to have a conflict of interest, warranting his removal from office. Get the full story.

Conference Notes
Board-Superintendent Institute Second annual program, presented by NJSBA, Friday evening, February 3, through late Saturday afternoon, February 4, at the Doral Forrestal in Princeton. Get the full story.

FRN: Exciting, Rewarding Experience
Last year, I had an opportunity to be a part of the New Jersey delegation that met with Federal legislators and lobbied for increased funding for education on behalf of the children of New Jersey. Get the full story.

Training Programs and Resources

21st Annual School Leader Award Competition

Legislative Conference

Browse NJSBA’s Bookstore for the latest publications on school governance.

Board Member Academy Programs

NJSBA to Offer Guide on Travel Expenses

Questions about reimbursement for travel expenses?  Get answers to your most frequent travel reimbursement questions for travel to the Federal Relations Network Conference, being held in Washington D.C. February 5 – 7 and the National School Boards Convention, being held in Chicago April 8-11.  NJSBA will have a new FAQ on travel reimbursement for these important conferences on line by tomorrow (January 13).  Visit www.njsba.org