Funding Formula Delayed
A new school funding formula will not be in place for 2007-2008, Commissioner of Education Lucille E. Davy told leaders of NJSBA and other state-level education organizations on Monday.

Senate Sends Cap Bill to Corzine
The state Senate on Tuesday gave final legislative approval to a bill that would establish 4 percent property tax caps on school, municipal and fire district budgets.

Senate OK’s ‘Super’ Superintendents
The state Senate on Monday passed a version of the “super” executive county superintendent bill that differs significantly from the legislation approved by the Assembly in December.

Ten Things You Need to Know about the Property Tax Cap
Whether it’s a new cap, a new review process for preliminary school budgets, or new parameters for ballot questions, change is likely for 2007-2008.

WEB EXTRA
Cap Bill Rushed through Legislature
Will the 4 percent property tax cap bill, A-1—introduced late Friday afternoon and passed on Monday by the Assembly, 71-8—hurt or help public education?

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Education Groups Press for Construction Funding
New Jersey should make school construction funding a priority, so that districts can address emergent health and safety issues and overcrowding and provide early education programs, according to Building Our Children’s Future, a coalition of business and education organizations that includes NJSBA.

Housing Changes for Overnight Conferences
Prompted by the state’s travel regulations, NJSBA’s registration fee for programs will now only cover the cost for the conference programming, materials and meals, beginning with its Leadership Conference in March.

Get Ready for NJ QSAC
In September, the state will begin phasing in the new school district monitoring system, the New Jersey Quality Single Accountability Continuum—NJ QSAC.

Districts Must Have Help Lists
New Jersey Department of Education regulations direct school districts to maintain current lists of community-based health and social service provider agencies to support students and their families.

NCLB Completes Year 5
With the passing of the fifth anniversary of the federal No Child Left Behind Act, the National School Boards Association and civil rights, disability advocacy and other organizations are pushing for an overhaul of the law.

Use NJSBA E-Connect
A special members-only site has been created for NJSBA members to customize a personal account that will allow them to register for Association-sponsored programs, order and track purchases, view transcripts and search for board member contact information throughout the state.

Advocating for Public Education
U.S. Rep. Steve Rothman, D-9, signs the Pledge for America’s Schoolchildren at his Capitol Hill office last week.

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