School Board Notes
New Jersey's weekly education report offers up-to-date information on legislation, court decisions and other developments affecting school districts.
April 30, 2024 • VOL. XLVII NO. 38
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Playlist Highlights Insights from NJSBA’s Inaugural Women’s Leadership Conference
You can now watch a video playlist highlighting insights from school and business leaders who attended the New Jersey School Boards Association’s inaugural Women’s Leadership Conference.
New Sessions Announced for NJSBA’s Spring Conference on Friday, May 10
This in-person prequel to Workshop 2024 will feature more than a dozen training sessions covering topics impacting boards of education today, including tracks in school safety, public relations/communications and student achievement.
NJSBA Announces a Series of Engaging Upcoming Webinars
The New Jersey School Boards Association has a slate of engaging and timely webinars lined up, with more being added soon. Discover what’s in store and register for the programs that interest you the most.
‘Education Matters’ Podcast to Debut on May 6; First Episode to Focus on the Teacher Shortage
Dr. David Aderhold, superintendent of the West Windsor Plainsboro Regional School District, will be the first guest on the program hosted by Ray Pinney, the NJSBA's lead director of member training and engagement.
New Episode of ‘The Boardroom’ Podcast to Air Live on May 8
The show’s host, Dr. Timothy Purnell, executive director and CEO of the New Jersey School Boards Association, will be joined by Gwen Thornton, director of field services for the NJSBA.
Governor Issues Proclamation Recognizing Special Education Week
In his proclamation, signed April 2, 2024, the governor “calls upon all residents to recognize the achievements of New Jersey’s special education students and the outstanding contributions made by educators, school board members, schools and agencies for the disabled, and their parents.”
$180,000 in Grants to Deliver Innovative School-Based Sustainability Projects
Sustainable Jersey for Schools recently announced the 38 New Jersey public schools and districts selected to receive Sustainable Jersey for Schools grants funded by the New Jersey Education Association.
State Policy Change Affects Students with Disabilities
The Division of Developmental Disabilities in the New Jersey Department of Human Services recently instituted a policy change that would allow a small number of eligible young adults with developmental disabilities to enroll in DDD services as early as age 18.
Call for Applicants for the New Jersey Preschool Inclusive Education Project
These professional learning opportunities equip special and general education school administrators, educators, support staff, families and caregivers with the skills and resources to implement inclusive education in preschools and learning environments.
Obituary: Theodore D. Shinske, Longtime Member of the Lenape Regional High School District Board of Education
Theodore D. Shinske, a longtime member of the Lenape Regional High School District Board of Education, died April 14, 2024, at the age of 83.