Acting Commissioner Testifies at Budget Hearings
Acting Commissioner of Education Lamont Repollet testified on April 17 before the Senate Budget Committee concerning the proposed FY2019 state budget.
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 24, 2018 • Vol. XLI No. 36
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Appellate Division Reverses Decision on Part-time Pay
In a recent decision, the Appellate Division of the Superior Court reversed a decision of the commissioner of education regarding the compensation due to two part-time special education teachers.
13 Districts Hold Annual Elections
Thirteen New Jersey school districts held annual school elections on Tuesday, April 17, electing board members and, in twelve districts, voting on proposed school budgets.
NJSBA Holds Leadership Training Weekend
The New Jersey School Boards Association held an intensive training weekend for school board leaders April 20 -22.
Student Achievement Conference to Spotlight Groundbreaking Collaboration Initiative
On Friday, May 4, the New Jersey School Boards Association will host a program on student achievement, entitled "Student Achievement through Multiple Lenses."
School Security Conference to Address Student Safety Concerns
On Friday, June 1, NJSBA will host an informative day of training focused on the crucial issue of security and safety of schools,
County Scenes: Atlantic County
The Atlantic County School Boards Association recently honored a board member for 45 years of service to two school boards in the county.
NJSBA Delegate Assembly Handbook Mailing
The NJSBA Delegate Assembly Handbook will be mailed May 4, 2018 to all delegates, alternates or other board members serving as delegates who are registered for the meeting.
NJSBA’s 2018 November Election Candidate Kit is Now Available Online
NJSBA has posted the 2018 November Election Candidate Kit online on the NJSBA website.
School Leader Award 2018 Nominations Accepted
The New Jersey School Boards Association is accepting entries for the annual School Leader Awards.
NOTICE: NJSBA Board of Directors to Meet
The NJSBA Board of Directors will meet on May 11 at NJSBA headquarters in Trenton.
May Programs Focus on Advocating for Funding
NJSBA will sponsor two regional forums in May designed to help school board members from “underfunded” districts advocate for the state aid their students deserve.