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June 20, 2007 • Vol. XXX • No. 43

State Budget Is on Track for July 1

Teacher Health Plan Change in the Works

Court: Schools Responsible for Students after Dismissal

NJSBA Legislative Days

Construction Reform Bill Moves

Look for Membership Survey This Summer

In the Mail...Workshop 2007 Preview Guide

June 29 Is New PR Proposals Deadline

School Leader Wants to Hear from You

NJSBA Online

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State Budget Is on Track for July 1
The Legislature is considering a proposed $33.4 billion state budget for 2007-2008.
Teacher Health Plan Change in the Works
A new state-run health benefits program exclusively for public school employees will go into effect by 2008-2009 under legislation approved by Assembly and Senate committees on Monday.
Court: Schools Responsible for Students after Dismissal
Schools could be held responsible for students’ safety after dismissal and must exercise reasonable care in their supervision, the New Jersey Supreme Court ruled in a unanimous decision last week.
NJSBA Legislative Days
Local school board members had the opportunity to network with state lawmakers and to advocate for public education during three NJSBA Legislative Days in May and June at the state capitol.
Construction Reform Bill Moves
The Assembly Education Committee on June 14 released legislation to reform the state’s management and oversight of school construction in the Abbott districts and other poor communities.
Look for Membership Survey This Summer
NJSBA will be conducting a membership survey this summer to identify and strengthen its programs and services.

In the Mail...Workshop 2007 Preview Guide
Make the most of Workshop 2007. The Preview Guide, your valuable planning tool for the Oct. 24-26 conference in Atlantic City, is in the mail.

June 29 Is New PR Proposals Deadline
Has your district implemented an innovative school-community relations program?

School Leader Wants to Hear from You
It’s one of the greatest success stories in public education: Meeting the educational needs of physically and learning disabled students. 
NJSBA Online
“What’s New” at www.njsba.org?
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