Over $320 Million in School Construction Projects on September 26 Ballot
September 25, 2017
TRENTON, September 25, 2017—Voters in 15 New Jersey school districts will go to the polls tomorrow to act on more than $320 million in school…
Press Releases
Keep up with the latest announcements from NJSBA.
NJSBA Plans Sept. 29 'Health Care Summit'
September 12, 2017
TRENTON, September 12, 2017--Employee health coverage is a substantial piece of district operating budgets, and a very important benefit to staff members. To help local districts understand…
NJSBA Extends Condolences to Family of Senator Jim Whelan
August 23, 2017
TRENTON, August 23, 2017--Dr. Lawrence S. Feinsod, executive director of the New Jersey School Boards Association, today extended condolences to the family of Sen. Jim…
NJSBA Applauds Federal Approval of New Jersey’s Education Plan
August 10, 2017
The New Jersey School Boards Association today commended the New Jersey Department of Education on receiving approval of New Jersey’s Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)…
NJDOE Provides Guidance on Use of Additional State Aid
July 21, 2017
The New Jersey Department of Education’s Division of Finance has provided guidance to school districts on the use of the additional state aid included in…
School Aid in Final State Budget: NJSBA Provides Summary
July 06, 2017
TRENTON, July 6, 2017—Governor Christie signed New Jersey’s 2017-2018 budget into law on July 4, ending a three-day shutdown of state government caused by the…
REMINDER: July 31 School Board Candidacy Deadline Is Approaching
July 06, 2017
TRENTON, July 6, 2017—Citizens interested in running for local school board office must file nominating petitions with their county clerk by 4 p.m., Monday, July…
NJSBA Applauds Jersey City's Return to Full Local Control
July 06, 2017
TRENTON, July 6, 2017—The New Jersey School Boards Association has applauded yesterday’s action by the State Board of Education to return the Jersey City Public…
July 4 Update: Budget Signed, Shutdown Ends
July 03, 2017
July 4 Update: Early this morning, Governor Christie signed New Jersey's 2017-2018 budget into law, ending a three-day shut-down of state government. News reports indicate…
New Budget Compromise Addresses Special Ed, Reduces Cuts - updated 6/30
June 27, 2017
Update June 30, 2017 Budget Stand-off The Senate and Assembly did not vote on the budget, as originally planned, on June 29. The two houses…