School Board Notes
New Jersey's weekly education report offers up-to-date information on legislation, court decisions and other developments affecting school districts.
August 8, 2023 • VOL. XLVII NO. 4
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NJSBA Voices Concerns on Report Citing Chapter 44 Savings
Chapter 44, signed in July 2020, made significant changes to the health benefit plans that school districts must offer to their employees, while simultaneously altering how much those employees contribute to the cost of their insurance coverage.
New Jersey State Board of Education Acts on Items at August Meeting
At its August meeting, the New Jersey State Board of Education heard updates and acted on numerous items, including updating regulations concerning equity and equality in education, requirements related to students in gifted and talented classes, Dynamic Learning Maps and Praxis qualifying scores.
Murphy Administration Announces Grant Initiative for High-Impact Tutoring
On July 28, the Murphy administration announced that the fiscal year 2024 budget dedicates $35 million in federal COVID-19 relief funding to support districts in offering high-impact tutoring interventions for students disproportionately affected by the pandemic.
NJSBA Issues Statement on the Death of Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver
The NJSBA extends its sincere condolences to family, friends and colleagues of Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver.
New Jersey Division of Civil Rights Issues Guidance on Places of Public Accommodation Following U.S. Supreme Court Decision
On July 31, 2023, the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights issued guidance explaining how it will enforce the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in 303 Creative.
Do You Know Who Could Be the Next Board Member of the Year?
NJSBA is currently seeking nominees for its Board Member of the Year Award, which recognizes a local school board member whose work exemplifies commitment not only to the children of his or her community, but also to public education throughout New Jersey.
Education, Labor Departments Announce New Efforts to Advance Teacher Preparation Programs and Expand Registered Apprenticeships for Educators
The U.S. Departments of Education and Labor announced in a July 31 news release a series of new efforts to expand registered apprenticeships for educators and invest in teacher preparation programs.
Governor Signs Bill to Increase Transparency in Election Results Reporting
Gov. Phil Murphy signed A-5176 on July 27, which aims to improve voter confidence in the reporting of election results.
Human Services Commissioner Announces Launch of Website Highlighting Pharmacies Offering Free Overdose Antidote
Human Services Commissioner Sarah Adelman recently announced the launch of StopOverdoses.nj.gov, where residents can find pharmacies offering life-saving naloxone anonymously and at no cost.
New Jersey Council of County Vocational-Technical Schools Honors Dr. John W. Kennedy with CTE Leadership Award
The New Jersey Council of County Vocational-Technical Schools presented Dr. John W. Kennedy with the 2023 Career and Technical Education Leadership Award.
Apply to Be An EmPowered School for the 2023-2024 School Year
Sustainable Jersey invites school districts to be part of the EmPowered Schools program, which provides free support and resources to educate PreK-12 students on how to save energy and money in their schools and homes.
U.S. Department of Education Announces Key K-12 Cybersecurity Resilience Efforts
The U.S. Department of Education recently announced key K-12 cybersecurity resilience efforts, including the establishment of a Government Coordinating Council and the release of three K-12 Digital Infrastructure briefs.
NJ-SSEAC Seeks Charter School or Teacher Representative for Advisory Council
The New Jersey Department of Education is seeking a representative of a public charter school or a teacher from a local educational agency, which includes a charter school or school district, to sit on the New Jersey State Special Education Advisory Council beginning in the fall of 2023.
Obituary: Margaret “Peggy” Capone, Greater Egg Harbor Regional School District Board Member, Dies
Margaret “Peggy” Lisa Capone, a longtime board of education member of the Greater Egg Harbor Regional School District and a former member of the Hamilton Township School Board, both in Atlantic County, died Aug. 1, 2023.