April 19, 2011 • Vol. XXXIV • No. 34
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Gov. Christie’s announcement to implement “long-overdue” education reform represents a significant development for the state’s school districts, according to NJSBA.

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Small Number of Second Ballot Questions in School Elections
Of the 538 school districts with school budget votes on April 27, only 11 have additional school-funding questions.
Voters to Decide $50.8 million in School Construction
Voters in eight New Jersey school districts will act on $50.8 million in proposed school construction on April 27.
School Board Criminal Background Checks on Governor’s Desk
Gov. Chris Christie is expected to take action within the next few weeks on a bill requiring school board members to undergo criminal background checks.
Video: School Funding
Michael Vrancik, NJSBA’s director of governmental relations, talks about school funding with a group of citizens at a community forum held April 15 at the Millstone Township Middle School.
Survey: Activity Fees
As budgets get tight, some school boards are exploring activity fees for clubs and sports.

Survey Results: Teachers on Facebook 
Teachers’ use of Facebook to interact with students presents professional concerns, according to last week’s survey results.

April 29 Webcast Addresses Board Reorganization
NJSBA’s Learn@Lunch program on April 29 will discuss the annual board reorganization meeting.
Program Aims to Improve Student Math Skills
NJSBA has partnered with the state Chamber of Commerce Foundation to host three regional meetings in May to discuss ways to increase student achievement in math.
Deadline Extended for Workshop PR Proposals
The Workshop 2011 School Public Relations Mini-Workshops are a chance for school officials to showcase their district’s innovative programs.
School Leader Spotlights Green Schools Issues
The current issue of School Leader magazine features a special section on “green schools.”
Online Radio Program Re-examines Teacher Evaluations
The administration’s proposed method of teacher evaluations will be the focus of NJSBA’s next online talk-radio program on April 29.
Legislative Program Hosted by PTA, NJSBA
NJSBA and the state PTA are teaming up for the second annual Joint Legislative Event on May 16.
NJSBA Audit Committee to Meet
The New Jersey School Boards Association’s Audit Committee will meet May 13 in Trenton.

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