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 14, 2020 • Vol. XLIII No. 36
Articles
A Letter from NJSBA President Mike McClure
A message of support and appreciation, and a pledge of continued service, from the NJSBA president.
NJSBA Extends Cancellation of In-Person Meetings through Mid-May; Virtual Programs Filling Gap
To continue meeting our members’ training and information needs, NJSBA has established a full schedule of virtual programs.
Virtual Events Include Educators on the Front Line, Remote Learning, Parenting During a Pandemic, and More
Facebook Live events, podcasts and webinars are scheduled throughout the week.
Reminder: April 30 Deadline for Board Members to File Ethics Disclosure Statements
The disclosure statements are electronic forms filed with the School Ethics Commission.
STEAM Tank ‘At Home’ Challenge Announced Over Facebook Live Event
The STEAM Tank “At Home” Challenge encourages students to look around the house and see if they can invent or modify a product and solve a problem that would make their family’s life better.
NJDOE Issues Revised Budget/Election Calendar
April elections were moved to May 12. The NJDOE has issued guidance regarding the calendar and budget procedures for the new election date.
Commissioner: Limiting Parents’ Access to Staff Did Not Violate Affirmative Action Policy
A district's move to protect staff did not discriminate against parents, the NJDOE commissioner ruled.
Educators Take Classroom Equipment Home to Manufacture Medical Supplies
Coming through in a crisis: Teachers provide hospitals with necessary protective gear for medical personnel.
FAQ: Select Questions Related to Use of Federal Education Grant Funds During the Pandemic
The USDOE provides a fact sheet on the allowable use of funds from existing grant programs during the pandemic.
Notice of a Meeting of the NJSBA Executive Committee
The virtual meeting will take place at 1 p.m. on April 30 with call-in information provided for the public.