Welcome to School Board Notes

July 7, 2010 • Vol. XXXIV No. 1

'Cap 2.0' – Not Quite a Done Deal, but Close Current 4% Cap Vs. Proposed 2% Limit NJSBA Beliefs on Budget Caps Treasurer of School Moneys Bill Enacted Background Check Bills Still Active Programs Prepare Board Members for Bargaining Workshop 2010 Update Calendar	'Cap 2.0' – Not Quite a Done Deal, but Close Gov. Chris Christie and Senate President Stephen Sweeney on Saturday reached agreement on a new, 2-percent tax levy cap for school districts and local governments. Current 4% Cap vs. Proposed 2% Limit A graphic comparing the current tax cap and the proposed 2-percent cap. NJSBA Beliefs on Budget Caps NJSBA policy supports reasonable caps on revenues and spending – but the definition of a “reasonable cap” must include allowances for cost increases outside a school board’s control.

	Treasurer of School Moneys Bill Enacted Tuesday’s enactment of a bill achieves a longtime NJSBA goal by making optional the anachronistic position of “treasurer of school moneys.” Background Check Bills Still Active State lawmakers moved some school-related legislation, but other bills such as criminal background checks for board members and volunteers still await action.

	Programs Prepare Board Members for Bargaining To help boards prepare for their negotiations responsibilities, NJSBA is offering two bargaining programs next month.

	Workshop 2010 Update The lower registration fee for Workshop 2010, coupled with the $2,000 service credit for school boards, means school officials can attend the state’s premiere education leadership conference for no charge.

	Calendar

	Training Programs and Resources Preparing for Bargaining/Intermediate Bargaining Browse NJSBA’s Bookstore for the latest publications on school governance Board Member Academy Programs Beautiful, affordable walnut and brass plaques help say "thank you" for a job well done!

	Copyright © 2010 New Jersey School Boards Association. All rights reserved.