Senate Committee Advances School Bus Safety Measures
The Senate Transportation Committee recently approved a series of bills aimed at enhancing the safety of students who ride the bus to and from school.
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 7, 2018 • Vol. XLII No. 4
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State Board Hears About Proposed Changes to State Assessments
At its regular monthly meeting, the State Board of Education heard about the NJDOE's plans to modify the state assessment program.
Court Finds That Failure to Include Resolution on Agenda Did Not Violate Open Public Meetings Act
In a recent opinion, the Appellate Division of the Superior Court determined that a local municipality did not violate the Open Public Meetings Act when it failed to include a specific resolution on the published agenda.
Video: New Jersey’s Oldest High School Graduate and the District that Made it Happen
Meet Vito Trause, a World War II veteran and prisoner of war, who received his high school diploma this year, more than 70 years after leaving school to join the military.
Asked and Answered: Board Candidacy Endorsements
With the November school election season underway, board candidates may have questions concerning local teacher’s union involvement in the school board election. Here is information about the current state of the law.
NJSBA’s John Henry Honored with “Sustainable Hero” Award
John Henry, NJSBA I-STEAM and sustainable schools specialist, was recently honored as a "Sustainable Hero" by Sustainable Jersey.
Federal Career and Technical Education Act Signed
On July 31, President Trump signed the “Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act.”
Local Board Members Discuss Education Issues with State Lawmakers
Photographs of recent summer meetings between board of education members and their local legislators.
July 2018: Monthly Minute
The latest Monthly Minute video reviews New Jersey education news for the month of July.
Essential Legal Training Program Offered on Sept. 13
On Thursday, Sept. 13, NJSBA will host “School Law Essentials” at Association headquarters, located at 413 West State St., Trenton.
School Leader Shines a Spotlight on County Leaders
The latest edition of School Leader magazine features an in-depth look at the county school boards associations, as well as a preview of Workshop 2018.
Regional Leadership Training Held
On Aug. 1, NJSBA held three regional leadership programs designed for board presidents and vice presidents.
School Law Today Program: The Impact of the Janus Decision
NJSBA's legal podcast program focuses on the impact of the recent U.S. Supreme Court Janus ruling.
NJSBA Seeks Nominations for 2018-2019 Board Member of the Year
The deadline for nominations for New Jersey Board Member of the Year is Friday, Sept. 7.