School Board Notes

Learn the Latest in Legal at NJSBA’s Spring School Law Forum 2025

The Thursday, June 26 forum will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Doubletree by Hilton in Monroe Township, Middlesex County.

06/09/2025

Topics: Advocacy, School Ethics, School Law

School Board Notes

Decisions Adopted by the School Ethics Commission at its May 20 Meeting

Complaints were investigated concerning an ad campaign during a school election, and a board member who consulted a private attorney.

06/02/2025

Topics: Board Governance, School Law

Webinar

Ethics, Influence, and Education: What Every NJ School Official Should Know

From social media missteps to contract conflicts, this timely presentation by Sandra A. Graise, Esq. explores how New Jersey’s School Ethics Act continues to shape the conduct of board members and administrators.

06/24/2025

Topics: School Law

School Board Notes

Upcoming Webinars Address Education Law, Eight Dimensions of Wellness, and Restoring Hope through Grief Support

Explore our timely and engaging webinars and register for the ones that interest you most.

05/05/2025

Topics: School Law, Special Education, Student Wellness

School Board Notes

Recent Decisions Adopted by the School Ethics Commission

Of the five decisions considered for adoption, only two were posted on the state Department of Education’s website. The other three matters are still pending.

04/29/2025

Topics: Board Policy, School Ethics, School Law

Webinar

What’s Brewing in Education Law? Coffee Talk With Kathy and Caitlin

Join us for a new episode of this popular webinar series. Members of the NJSBA’s legal team will provide a timely overview of the most recent legal decisions posted by the Acting Commissioner of Education and the School Ethics Commission concerning education law.

05/28/2025

Topics: School Law

Webinar

What’s Brewing in Education Law? Coffee Talk With Kathy and Caitlin

 

Members of the NJSBA’s legal team will provide a timely overview of the most recent legal decisions posted by the Acting Commissioner of Education and the School Ethics Commission concerning education law.

05/21/2025

Topics: School Law

School Board Notes

Registration Now Open for NJSBA’s Spring School Law Forum

Familiar favorites, such as the school law case summary, a legislative update, and school attorney ethics will be featured at this popular conference.

04/21/2025

Topics: Board Policy, School Law

Webinar

Special Education Primer; Context for Executive Session Discussions

In this webinar, Caitlin Pletcher from NJSBA’s Legal Team will provide an overview of special education law for board members who want a better understanding of the terms and concepts related to special education settlement agreements.

05/07/2025

Topics: School Law, Special Education

School Board Notes

NJSBA's Virtual Spring Conference: Realizing the Promise of Public Education in New Jersey

The entire district team can benefit from attending. Registrants will be able to view all sessions and access information on-demand for 30 days following the live event. Don’t miss out on this valuable opportunity!

04/14/2025

Topics: Advocacy, Board Governance, Labor Relations, School Budget and Finances, School Law, School Safety, Student Wellness