March 15, 2011 • Vol. XXXIV • No. 29
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Dating Violence, Sexting Bills Move
The Assembly approves bills calling for dating violence policies and a change in penalties for students charged with “sexting.”

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Videos: Governor Speaks on Pension Reform, School Aid
Gov. Chris Christie speaks about the need for pension reform at a town hall meeting March 9 in Hopatcong. At the Hopatcong town meeting, Gov. Christie talks about state funding for public schools.

Reports Offer Perspectives on Teacher Evaluation
This month, two reports – one from the Administration and the other by a group of educators – offer differing approaches to teacher evaluation.

Anti-Bullying Program Available Online
NJSBA’s online program tells what school officials need to know about the sweeping provisions in the new Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act.
NJSBA Updates Policies
NJSBA has updated a number of policies, placed its charter school manual online, and worked with state officials on a new tobacco policy.
Survey: Shared Administration
This week’s 30-Second Survey asks about shared administrative services.

Survey Results: Districts Protect Arts Programs  
Despite struggling with budgets and tax caps, school districts are protecting their arts programs.

Share Your Expertise at Workshop
School administrators, board members and other education specialists can share their expertise with their colleagues by presenting at Workshop 2011.
Net Radio: Talking Tenure with a Teacher
NJSBA’s online radio program will get a teacher’s views of tenure and seniority issues.
Take Action with Voter Resources
NJSBA’s new voter awareness effort gives citizens plenty of resources to get out the vote for the Annual School Election on April 27.
Sample Resolutions Help Boards Take Action
Several sample resolutions dealing with proposed state legislative issues are available for local board of education approval.
Deadline Approaches for Special Education Awards
The deadline for the 2011 Innovations in Special Education Awards is less than three weeks away.

Sussex Scene
A scene from the Sussex County School Boards Association’s recent legislative meeting

Highlights of NJSBA’s Board of Directors Meeting
NJSBA's Board of Directors met Saturday, March 12 in Plainsboro. 
NJSBA Resolutions Subcommittee to Meet
NJSBA’s Resolutions Subcommittee will meet April 1.
Legislative Committee to Meet
The NJSBA Legislative Committee will meet on March 26 in Trenton.

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