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 9, 2024 • VOL. XLVII NO. 35
Articles
Voters to Decide School Questions in April 16 Election
Statewide, the New Jersey School Boards Association has learned of four school districts with questions on the ballot.
New Jersey State Board of Education Acts on Numerous Items at April Meeting
At its April meeting, the New Jersey State Board of Education heard updates and acted on numerous items.
Commissioner of Education Reviews School Ethics Commission Decisions
In January 2024, the commissioner of education released a dozen decisions concerning School Ethics Commission matters.
Keynote Speaker 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.
Broadreach Medical Resources, Inc. (BMRx) Supports the Education Leadership Foundation of New Jersey
The Educational Leadership Foundation of New Jersey, a nonprofit arm of the New Jersey School Boards Association, has announced that it has received a contribution from Broadreach Medical Resources, Inc. (BMRx)
Cumberland, Gloucester and Salem Counties Host Eighth-Grade Dialogues
The Cumberland School Boards Association, Gloucester School Boards Association and the Salem County School Boards Association recently held “Eighth-Grade Dialogues,” in which they had students from local middle schools discuss their experiences.
Showcase Your Talented Students at Workshop 2024
The New Jersey School Boards Association is looking for students to sing, dance and perform music to energize the audience and, in some instances, kick off special events during the Association’s annual Workshop conference.
Nominate Your School District's Unsung Superheroes for Recognition in NJSBA’s Award Program
Shine the spotlight on some of your district’s most important but often overlooked staff by nominating them for the New Jersey School Boards Association's "Unsung Superheroes in Education" awards.
NJDOE Shares Resources to Reduce Chronic Absenteeism
The NJDOE has developed the Conditions for Learning: Promoting Regular Student Attendance and Addressing Chronic Absenteeism webpage to support schools and districts in their efforts to prevent and address chronic absenteeism.
Additional Training Sessions and Resources to Support ARP ESSER Spending
The New Jersey Department of Education recently sent out an advisory highlighting additional trainings and resources to support school districts in amending their federal American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief funds.
NJDOE Highlights Kindergarten Implementation Guidelines to Maximize Impact of Universal Preschool
The New Jersey Department of Education recently sent out an advisory highlighting kindergarten implementation guidelines meant to maximize the impact of universal preschool.
Latest School Performance Reports Are Now Available
The NJDOE recently posted the state’s School Performance Reports for the 2022-2023 school year, providing extensive state-level education information as well as data by school district and individual school.
USDOE Seeks to Expand Pathways into the Education Profession
The U.S. Department of Education recently announced a variety of measures meant to expand the number of people entering the education profession.
Position Open: NJSBA Seeks Legislative Advocate
The New Jersey School Boards Association is seeking a legislative advocate to join its team.
Position Open: NJSBA Seeks Business Data Manager
The New Jersey School Boards Association is seeking a business data manager to join its team.