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 23, 2024 • VOL. XLVII NO. 37
Articles
Involuntary Transfers and Title VII Discrimination Claims
When considering the involuntary transfer of a teaching staff member, district administrators and boards of education are encouraged to speak with their board attorney to ensure, based on Muldrow, that the full extent of any potential “harms” to the employee are considered and analyzed.
New Jersey Department of Education Awards $9.6M in Grants to Assist Students with Disabilities Transition from School to Adult Life
Gov. Phil Murphy and Acting Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Education Kevin Dehmer recently announced $9.6 million in grant awards to fund programs that help students with disabilities, ages 18-21, successfully transition from school to adult life.
Workshop 2024 Program Proposal Deadline Approaching
The submission deadline is Friday May 24, 2024, by midnight. Acceptance emails will be sent out mid-summer. All Workshop program submissions will receive equal consideration.
Registration Open for Governance I-IV Online Self-Paced Courses
This interactive format allows board members and charter school trustees to take the mandated training course at their convenience.
New School Safety Sessions Announced for NJSBA’s Spring Conference
This in-person event is a prequel to Workshop 2024 and will feature more than a dozen training sessions covering topics of interest to boards of education.
NJDOE Provides Info on When and Where a Student is Eligible to Receive Speech Language Services
The New Jersey Department of Education recently issued an advisory on determining whether a student is eligible to receive speech-language services from a speech-language specialist.
Applications Open for Governor’s STEM Scholars, Class of 2024-2025
This program is free for all participants: Interested students should apply by June 14, 2024.
Visit the Autism Acceptance Virtual Art Expo Throughout April
Help the New Jersey Department of Education celebrate students on the spectrum by visiting the virtual art expo throughout the month of April, which is Autism Acceptance Month.
Application for Extraordinary Special Education Aid Is Now Available
The application for extraordinary special education aid is now available on the New Jersey Department of Education’s Homeroom webpage. Applications will be accepted through May 24, 2024, according to an advisory from the NJDOE.
Two Learning Initiatives Aim to Support and Bolster Literacy Instruction
The New Jersey Department of Education recently announced the launch of the second of two professional learning initiatives designed to support and bolster literacy instruction.
NJDOE Issues Instructions on Statement of Assurance Concerning Testing of Lead in Drinking Water
The New Jersey Department of Education recently issued an advisory reminding regulated entities that they must complete and submit a statement of assurance concerning the testing and reporting of lead in school drinking water by June 30, 2024.
New Jersey School Boards Association Audit Committee to Meet
Notice is hereby provided of a meeting of the New Jersey School Boards Association’s Audit committee. The meeting will be held on Friday, May 3, 2024, at 5:30 p.m.
Notice of a Hybrid Meeting of the NJSBA's Board of Directors
Notice is hereby provided that the New Jersey School Boards Association’s Board of Directors meeting is scheduled for Friday, May 3, 2024, at 7 p.m.