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Senate Republican Task Force Focuses on Changing School Aid Formula
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| A three-member Senate Republican Task Force on Education Funding, meeting in the State House on August 19, heard convincing evidence that the school funding formula is inequitable, property taxes are too high, and both are in dire need of reform. Get the full story. |
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ACES UPDATE
As of August 1, all ACES (Alliance for Competitive Energy Services) member districts that have a Commercial and Industrial Electric Pricing (CIEP) account, or high tension voltage service, have been receiving electric generation from South Jersey Energy, a third-party supplier. Get the full story
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| NJ Finalists Receive Presidential Awards |
Six New Jersey secondary school teachers have been named finalists for the 2003 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. Get the full story.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Early Retirement On July 15, Governor McGreevey signed into law a measure (A-2640) that gives school boards the ability to offer early retirement incentives to employees as a cost-saving strategy. In order to help boards make informed decisions about early retirement options, NJSBA has recently posted a list of frequently asked questions and answers on its Web site at www.njsba.org. Click here to access it. Get the full story.
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Signed into Law
A-3385 (Doria, Malone, Perez-Cinciarelli) and S-2290 (Bennett, Furnari)—Allows school boards to establish 457 deferred compensation plans for employees. The bill, signed into law by Governor McGreevey on August 19, also validates any 457 plan established by a board of education prior to the effective date of the act. Get the full story. |
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| Network for Family Life Education Conference |
| A conference celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Network for Family Life Education, based at Rutgers University, will take place on October 20 at the Hyatt Regency in New Brunswick. The conference, 20 Years of Great Sex (Ed) – Lessons from the Past, Plans for the Future, will offer workshops that cover numerous aspects of sexuality education. Get the fully story. |
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September 2003
16 International Day of Peace – Observed the third Tuesday in September, the opening day of the United Nations General Assembly is devoted to commemorating and strengthening the ideals of peace both within and among all nations and peoples. Click here to view the UN Web site.
28 National Good Neighbor Day – Observed on the fourth Sunday in September, this day is devoted to creating a greater understanding for others in children by giving them a tradition of caring. Click here for classroom tips.
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Notice
County Association Leadership members for the 2004-06 NJSBA Nominating Committee will be elected on September 20 at the CAL meeting. The meeting will be held at the Monroe Township High School.
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| SEPTEMBER 9 |
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Delegates Meeting (Cape May), The Mirage, Avalon, 6:30 p.m.
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Educational Leadership Roundtable (Warren), Warren County Technical High School, Washington, 7 p.m
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| SEPTEMBER 10 |
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Educational Leadership Dinner (Essex), II Tulipano, Cedar Grove, 6:30 p.m. |
| SEPTEMBER 11 |
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General Membership Meeting (Atlantic), Absecon Elementary School, 6:30 p.m. |
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Presidents’ Meeting (Bergen), Meson Madrid, Palisades Park, 6:30 p.m. |
| SEPTEMBER 13 |
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NJSBA Legislative Committee Meeting, Ramada Inn & National Conference Center, East Windsor, 8:30 a.m. |
| Click here for more information on county school boards association activities. |
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