Bill Advances Requiring Schools to Test Water for Lead
A bill, A-3539, that would require public and nonpublic schools to test for and remediate lead in drinking water, and to disclose test results, passed…
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 5, 2016 • VOL. XXXIX NO. 33
Articles
Reflections: Making the Best Personnel Decisions
In his latest column, NJSBA Executive Director Dr. Lawrence S. Feinsod discusses how New Jersey's current employee seniority system ("last in, first out" or LIFO)…
County Scenes: Bergen
Several state legislators joined local board members at the March 31 meeting of the Bergen County School Boards Association (BCSBA). Guests included Sen. Robert M.…
Registration is Open for NSBA Advocacy Institute
New Jersey school board members are urged to join with local board members from around the country and attend the National School Boards Association’s Advocacy…
Grants Available for Middle and High Schools from Sustainable Jersey for Schools
Sustainable Jersey for Schools recently announced that 30 grants of $4,000 each are available to middle and high schools that are registered in…
Position Vacancy: Field Service Representative
NJSBA is seeking a full-time Field Service Representative. This individual will provide services, programs and training to meet the specific needs of local school boards…
30-Second Survey: Education Foundations
This week’s survey queries readers about education foundations, the independent non-profit organizations that are usually run by community volunteers and typically raise money to fund…