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January 20, 2006 • Vol. XXIX • No. 21

NJSBA Comments on Proposed Special Ed Regs – Web Extra!
The State Board of Education heard testimony on Wednesday regarding proposed special education regulations — some of which would present financial obstacles to school districts. Get the full story.

Accountability Is Corzine Message
Stressing restoration of public confidence in government and fiscal responsibility, Governor Jon Corzine delivered his inaugural address on Tuesday to some 300 guests at the Trenton War Memorial auditorium. Get the full story.

Education by the Numbers
Facts about NJ’s public schools from the Nation’s Report Card Get the full story.

CAL Celebrates School Board Recognition Month
The County Association Leadership  (CAL) celebrated School Board Recognition Month during its January 7 meeting at Monroe Township High School.  Leaders of the state’s county school boards associations are pictured according to region. Get the full story.

Board of Directors Highlights
A regular meeting of NJSBA’s Board of Directors took place on Friday, January 13, 2006 in East Windsor. Get the full story.

State Update – Expanded Web Version
Prior to resuming his role as Senate President, Governor Codey signed into law more than 70 bills approved by lawmakers during the 2004-05 legislative session. Get the full story.

New 'Pay-toPlay' Law Affects Schools
A statute, enacted January 5, permits school boards to place restrictions on the awarding of contracts to businesses that made campaign contributions to board members. Get the full story.

Law May Hurt Grievance Process
Legislation that might increase the likelihood that arbitrators would review contractual grievances went into effect on January 13. Get the full story.

Stanely, Voss Lead Assembly Education Committee
Assembly Speaker Joseph J. Roberts, Jr. on Tuesday announced that Assemblyman Craig Stanley and Assemblywoman Joan Voss will serve as chairman and vice-chair, respectively, of the Assembly Education Committee during the 2006-07 session. Get the full story.

School Officials Sought for Leadership Network
Applications are sought for a national network program called 100 District Leaders for Citizenship and Service-Learning. Get the full story.

Training Programs and Resources

Analyzing and Constructing Salary Guides

Board Superintendent Institute

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

Board Member Academy Programs