Excess Surplus Will Offset State Aid Cuts—Corzine
Current-year state aid to public school districts would be cut by $260 million under Gov. Corzine’s plan to address the state’s $924 million deficit for 2009-2010.
State Prepares Race to the Top Grant Application
With a Jan. 19 deadline for the first round of federal Race to the Top (RTTT) grant applications looming, the state Department of Education held a meeting on Dec. 18 to gather input on the development of New Jersey’s application.
NJSBA Addresses Possible Pension Plan Changes An article in the Dec. 29 editions of the Bergen Record and the Star-Ledger addresses proposed legislation that would prohibit future employees of three associations, including NJSBA, from participating in the Public Employees Retirement System.
NJSBA Invites Members To Connect Online
As new technology such as social media and mobile messaging transforms howpeople communicate, NJSBA has embraced new tools that its members can use to stay informed of important issues and communicate with other school board members statewide.
New Jersey is School Nutrition Leader
The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recognized New Jersey for its accomplishments in improving nutrition for young people.