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Governor Endorses Impact Fees
But Leaves State Aid Question Unanswered
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| In his first State of the State address on January 14, Governor James E. McGreevey reviewed his administration’s education initiatives but did not reveal how much state aid school districts can expect to receive for the 2003-04 fiscal year. He did, however, call for a “smart growth” policy that would relieve pressure on schools and local property taxes. Get the full story. |
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Education Impact Fees
Should Be Part of Smart Growth |
| Edwina M. Lee, executive director of NJSBA, expressed appreciation for Governor McGreevey’s call for a statewide smart growth initiative—including education impact fees—in his annual State of the State message on January 14. To read Lee’s response click here. |
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| Letter Sent to Governor McGreevey by NJSBA |
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Dear Governor McGreevey:
New Jersey school boards recognize the daunting challenge you face crafting a new state budget. We are also aware of the importance you place on the education of New Jersey’s more than 1.3 million school children. As partners in preparing our students to be competitive in the 21st century, we strongly urge you to fully fund state aid to education in your 2003-04 budget. Read the whole letter.
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| State Board Honors Local School Boards |
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| Anne M. Thomas, NJSBA’s vice president for legislation/resolutions, is shown holding the resolution plaque presented by the state Board of Education last week. The resolution recognizes January as School Board Recognition Month. Also pictured are the following state board members who served on their local school boards: (left to right) Dr. Orlando Edreira; Samuel J. Podietz; Kathleen A. Dietz; Anne S. Dillman; Thomas; Maud Dahme, president of the state board; and Roberta H. Van Anda. |
| Demonstrating appreciation for their colleagues at the local school district level, the New Jersey State Board of Education last week approved a resolution marking January as School Board Recognition Month in New Jersey. Get the full story. |
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| Students Win $100,000 Scholarship |
| Two Jersey City students were recently awarded a $100,000 scholarship for placing first in the team category for the Siemens Westinghouse Competition for Math, Science and Technology. Get the full story. |
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| Campaign for Full Funding |
| NJSBA has launched a campaign to achieve full funding of state aid in the 2004 budget. To demonstrate to the governor and Legislature what impact flat funding or a reduction in state aid would mean to students and taxpayers, NJSBA wants to hear from districts in detail how the funding freeze hurt them last year. You can e-mail your stories to Robert DeSando or fax them to 609-394-0753. Help us to help you! |
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| Ever since the Educational Facilities Construction and Financing Act was signed into law, many boards of education have planned major construction projects. These boards of education would benefit from participating in an Owner Controlled Insurance Program, offered by the New Jersey School Boards Association Insurance Group. Get the full story. |
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Let Us Spotlight Your Successes |
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| The New Jersey School Boards Association is searching for creative school programs for its 18th annual School Leader Award competition. Get the full story. |
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| As featured in past issues of School Board Notes, our In the Mail column provides a listing of all materials that were either mailed or e-mailed to our members. See the list. |
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| JANUARY 22 |
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General Membership Meeting (Bergen), The Landmark, East Rutherford, 6 p.m. |
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General Membership Meeting (Cumberland), Heritage House, Millville, 6:30 p.m. |
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General Membership Meeting (Union), Café Rapetti, 6:30 p.m. |
| JANUARY 23 |
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General Membership Meeting (Morris), Evergreen, Mountain Lakes, 7 p.m. |
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General Membership Meeting (Ocean), Circle Landmark, Lakehurst, 6:30 p.m. |
| JANUARY 24 |
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NJSBA Public Relations Forum, Finding Bucks Outside the Box, Sheraton at Woodbridge Place, Iselin, 8:30 a.m. |
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NJSBA Urban Boards Committee Meeting, Trenton Board of Education, Trenton, 6:30 p.m. |
| JANUARY 25 |
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NJSBA One-Day Orientation Program, Williamstown High School, Williamstown, 9 a.m. |
| Click here for more information on county school boards association activities. |
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