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Legislative Conference Delves into Property Taxes, Upcoming Issues
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Pictured at the NJSBA Legislative Conference held in East Windsor last Saturday is the keynote speaker, Assembly Majority Leader Joseph J. Roberts Jr. |
| A glimpse of possible education policy changes being contemplated in the Assembly was offered by Majority Leader Joseph J. Roberts Jr. during his keynote presentation at NJSBA’s annual Legislative Conference on Saturday. Get the full story. |
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| Department Releases Annual School Report Card |
| The 2003 New Jersey School Report Card, which contains detailed statistical profiles of all public schools in the state, was released last week. The annual reports are prepared for the public to show school and student progress. Get the full story. |
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| Recruitment Days Held to Attract Teachers of World Languages |
| The New Jersey Department of Education is holding its fifth annual recruitment drive for teacher candidates interested in teaching world languages to students of all ages. This year, the event will be held on two different sites, one in the southern region on March 16 and one to cover the northern and central regions on March 19. Get the full story. |
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| NJSBA Thanks Board Members for Celebrating Read Across America Day |
| In honor of Read Across America Day and the 100th birthday of Dr. Seuss last Tuesday, board members, administrators and elected officials read to students around the state and shared with them the fun, fantasy and inspiring messages of the beloved children’s author. The National Education Association sponsors this year-round program of reading activities that culminates on March 2, Dr. Seuss’ birthday. See the photos. |
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NJSBA Program Update
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| No Child Left Behind No Child Left Behind: Caught in the Act will be the topic for this year’s NJSBA Curriculum Conference, which will be held on Saturday, March 27. Get the full story. |
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March 4 Legislative Action
Teenage Drivers NJSBA supported A1237 (Malone), a bill that would establish a Teenage Driver Safety Study Commission. Get the full story.
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Click here for a pdf version of this issue of School Board Notes.
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You’re Invited!
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Dear NJSBA Members,
If you plan to attend the National School Boards Association Annual Conference in Orlando this month,the officers of NJSBA and I would like you to join us at a buffet breakfast on Sunday, March 28, from 8:45 to 10:15 a.m. at the Peabody Orlando.
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Stop by to say hello, share notes on the annual conference, and network with fellow board members from New Jersey. We hope to see you there!
Glenn B. Ewan
NJSBA President
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| NJSBA Board of Directors Meeting Notice |
In accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, notice is hereby provided of a meeting of the NJSBA Board of Directors. The meeting will be held at the Ramada Inn/National Conference Center in East Windsor on March 19 at 7:30 p.m. This meeting is open to the public.
The agenda, to the extent known at this time, will include discussion and/or action on the minutes of the January 16 meeting; the 2004-05 Association budget; revisions to the Governance and Operations policies; a resolution on the employee incentive program; and an advocacy update. In addition, the Board of Directors may go into closed session to discuss a personnel matter.
For further information, contact Mary Alice Durham at 1-888-886-5722, extension 5206, or mdurham@njsba.org.
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| The Regional P-20 Coalition of Southern New Jersey has scheduled two conferences this month on Networking to Raise Student Achievement: Beginning the Dialogue. Get the full story. |
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| MARCH 16 |
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School Board Candidates Briefing, Williamstown High School, Williamstown, 7 p.m. |
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NJSBA Special Education Committee Meeting, NJSBA Trenton Headquarters, 6:30 p.m. |
| MARCH 19 |
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NJSBA Audit Committee Mtg., Ramada Inn/National Conference Center, East Windsor, 6 p.m. |
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NJSBA Board of Directors Mtg., Ramada Inn/National Conference Center, East Windsor, 7:30 p.m. |
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NJSBA Resolution Subcommittee Meeting, NJSBA Trenton Headquarters, 9 a.m. |
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Legislative Breakfast (Bergen), Hilton Hasbrouck Heights, 9 a.m. |
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Legislative Breakfast (Burlington), Ramblewood Country Club, Mt. Laurel 8:30 a.m. |
| Click here for more information on county school boards association activities. |
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