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Education Impact Fees On McGreevey’s Smart Growth Agenda
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| Governor James E. McGreevey announced a series of legislative initiatives last week to control sprawl that included giving municipalities the authority to establish impact fees for education. Get the full story. |
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| Voters Approve School Construction Plans in 14 of 18 Districts |
| New Jersey voters continue to show strong support for school construction and renovation, approving $235 million in school building proposals last week. Get the full story. |
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McGreevey Announces
School Renaissance Zone Program |
Speaking from the future site of the Roebling Elementary School in Trenton, Governor James E. McGreevey last week outlined his vision for community revitalization, which combines smart growth ideals, school construction, and targeting state investment to spur private economic development in the neighborhoods around the schools. Get the full story.
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You’re Invited!
Dear NJSBA Members,
If you are planning to attend the National School Boards Association Annual Conference in San Francisco next month, the officers of NJSBA and I would like you to join us at a buffet breakfast on Sunday, April 6 from 8:45 to 10:15 a.m. The reception will be held at the San Francisco Marriott. 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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| School Ethics Commission Dismisses Complaints |
| The School Ethics Commission recently issued three complaint decisions that further clarify school official activity under the School Ethics Act, specifically in the area of local education association endorsement of board member candidates. In each of these decisions, the Commission found no probable cause to credit the allegations and dismissed the complaint. Get the full story. |
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| NJSBA Board of Directors Highlights |
| A regular meeting of NJSBA’s Board of Directors took place on March 14 in Cranbury. Get the full story. |
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Alert: Problem With Workshop Program Proposals E-Mail
The PDF Program Proposal form posted on the Association Web site has proven difficult for some submitters to e-mail to NJSBA. Get the full story. |
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March 13th Assembly action:
A-2682 (Cohen, Conaway) – Enhances rights and remedies of employees who disclose or refuse to participate in fraudulent employer practices. NJSBA opposed the bill, which was held on the Assembly floor.
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| New Federal Web Site Link for Emergency Planning |
| The United States Department of Education recently announced a new location on its Web site designed to be a one-stop-shop for emergency planning. The resource can help school officials plan for any emergency, including natural disasters, violent incidents and terrorist acts. Links to schools with established practices to deal with critical incidents is also included. Click here to access the emergency planning site. |
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| MARCH 22 |
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NJSBA Technology Program Forsgate Country Club, Monroe Township, 8:30 a.m. |
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NJSBA Dues ReassessmentAd Hoc Committee Mtg., NJSBA Headquarters, Trenton, 9 a.m. |
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Legislative Breakfast (Bergen), Glenpointe Marriott, Teaneck, 8:30 a.m. |
| MARCH 24 |
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County Board Candidates Briefing (Ocean), Lacey Township Middle School, Forked River, 7 p.m. |
| MARCH 26 |
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Student Recognition Program (Somerset), Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School, Bridgewater, 7 p.m. |
| MARCH 29 |
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NJSBA Resolutions Subcommittee Mtg.
NJSBA Headquarters, Trenton, 9 a.m. |
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Legislative Breakfast (Burlington) Ramblewood Country Club, Mt. Laurel, 8:30 a.m. |
| MARCH 30 |
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Legislative Brunch (Passaic) The Brownstone, Paterson, 9 a.m. |
| Click here for more information on county school boards association activities. |
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