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Official notice of resolution cutoff dates for Delegate Assembly.
02/17/2026
Topics: Board Policy
School Board Notes
NJSBA's Free Core Online Policy Manual is Now Available
NJSBA is pleased to announce that a copy of the free Core Online Policy Manual is now available.
02/03/2026
Topics: Board Policy, New Board Members
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14 Things School Board Members Wish You Knew About Them
The inside scoop of what exactly school board members do.
01/28/2026
Topics: Board Policy
School Board Notes
Filing of 2026 Personal/Relative and Financial Disclosure Statements
A memo providing key deadlines for completing Personal/Relative and Financial Disclosure Statements.
01/20/2026
Topics: Board Policy
Webinar
A Primer on Reorganization Meetings for New Jersey School Board Members
This informative webinar is designed for New Jersey school board members, providing an essential primer on the purpose, process, and best practices for holding reorganization meetings. Reorganization meetings are a critical component of governance, marking the start of a new year for many boards and committees.
12/22/2025
Topics: Board Governance, Board Policy
School Board Notes
New Board Members Must Complete Criminal Background Checks
A reminder that all school board members for public school districts, including charter schools, are required to undergo a criminal history background check.
11/12/2025
Topics: Board Policy
School Board Notes
October State Board Update
At its October meeting, the State Board of Education took action on several items.
10/15/2025
Topics: Board Policy
School Board Notes
U.S. Supreme Court Grants Preliminary Injunction Permitting Parental Opt-Out for LGBTQ+-Inclusive Books
When parents sought to have their children excused from instruction involving LGBTQ+ books, the school board initially compromised with the parents by notifying them when the storybooks would be taught. However, less than a year later, the board rescinded the parental opt-out policy.
06/30/2025
Topics: Board Policy, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, School Law
School Board Notes
Decisions Adopted by the School Ethics Commission in June
Six decisions from the June 17 meeting were posted on the New Jersey Department of Education’s website.
06/30/2025
Topics: Board Policy, School Ethics
School Board Notes
New District Policies Required for Use of Sunscreen and Sun Protection for Students
NJDOE identifies what sunscreen policies districts will be required to adopt, and what they may want to consider.
