State Board Meets; New Members Approved by State Senate
The state Senate approved the nomination of two new members to the State Board of Education last week, and the State Board held its regular monthly meeting.
School Board Notes
New Jersey's weekly education report offers up-to-date information on legislation, court decisions and other developments affecting school districts.
December 12, 2017 • Vol. XLI No. 18
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Year-End Review: More than $470 Million in School Construction Approved Statewide in 2017
Voters in 30 school districts across New Jersey voted on school construction proposals during 2017, taking action on projects including school additions, athletic facility improvements, security enhancements and more.
Three School Districts Decide Construction Proposals; One, in Westwood Regional, is Approved
Voters in three New Jersey school districts went to the polls on Tuesday, Dec. 12 to act on $125.8 million in school construction proposals, including school renovations, expansions, additions and other improvements.
Asked and Answered: Hiring a professional labor negotiator
One of the most often asked questions from board members about negotiations is “must the board hire an attorney to negotiate?”
Panel Discusses Regionalization at Sussex County Meeting
About 200 school board members, school administrators and members of the public attended a special panel discussion program on school district regionalization held by the Sussex County School Boards Association.
Monthly Minute Looks Back at November: New Governor Elected, Transition Begins
The election of New Jersey’s next governor, Phil Murphy, and the results of NJSBA’s Delegate Assembly are highlights of NJSBA’s newest Monthly Minute
NSBA Advocacy Institute Approaching in February
On Feb. 4-6, New Jersey school board members will have the chance to go to Capitol Hill and speak with their Congressional and Senate representatives as part of the 2018 Advocacy Institute.
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County Scenes: Passaic County
The Passaic County School Boards Association heard a presentation on ethics at a recent meeting.
Trenton School District Receives Donated Furniture from Workshop 2017
Students and teachers in the Trenton school district are enjoying new technology-ready classroom furniture, thanks to a donation by SHI International Corp., Anywhere Cart Charging Solutions, and MooreCo, Inc. at Workshop 2017.
NJSBA Staff Mourns Joan Campbell
Joan Campbell, administrative assistant in NJSBA’s finance department, died on Sunday, Dec. 10.