Comptroller and Cap Bills on Radar
In a radio broadcast Monday morning, Gov. Jon S. Corzine said that legislators’ proposals for property tax reform are contingent upon their approval of bills to create a state comptroller and to establish a 4 percent property tax cap.
‘Super’ Superintendent, County Pilot Stalled
Bills that would create 21 “super” executive county superintendents and require the commissioner of education to develop a plan to pilot a single county administrative school district for five years stalled in the state Senate.
NJSBA Mourns Carole Larsen
Carole E. Larsen, NJSBA field service representative, passed away on Tuesday night after a long illness.
QSAC Bill Awaits Corzine’s Signature
A bill containing NJSBA-sought amendments to the state’s new monitoring system—the New Jersey Quality Single Accountability Continuum—is awaiting the governor’s signature. S-2136 (Rice)/A-3676 (Stanley) gained final legislative approval in December.
Attend Leadership ‘Boot Camp’
Whether you hope to become president or vice president of your board or plan to continue in that role, NJSBA’s Leadership Conference, March 9 and 10 in Princeton, will give you the tools you need to focus your board on the critical issues.
NJSBA Convenes Advocacy Summit
NJSBA’s County Association Leadership, Urban Boards and Legislative committees met for their first-ever joint meeting on Jan. 20 to help coordinate and focus advocacy by the Association’s members.
Mobilizing School Boards
More than 65 members of NJSBA’s Legislative Committee, County Association Leadership and Urban Boards Committee gathered on Saturday in Monroe Township to formulate strategy and share “best practices” to advocate the interests of public education before state lawmakers and within their communities.
Advocacy: The Long and Short of It
Being an effective advocate for public education is a year-round process that requires board members to stay informed about the issues and know how to use their community connections to get their messages out.
Members Identify Best Practices
During the first joint meeting of NJSBA’s County Association Leadership, Urban Boards Committee and Legislative Committee, members offered suggestions to improve outreach and to boost interest in advocacy among local school boards.
Senate Approves Consolidation Panel
S-12, which would create a commission to recommend consolidation of municipal governments, passed the Senate on Monday.
Training Programs and Resources
Innovations in Special Education
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