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, 2023 • VOL. XLVII NO. 19
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Legislative Update: Lame Duck Session Continues
Over the past week, both the Senate and General Assembly held voting sessions, and several committees also met and advanced a handful of bills affecting local school districts.
Board President’s Corner: How Do You Fill a Vacancy?
In most cases, a vacancy is filled by a majority vote of the remaining members of the board after the vacancy occurs.
New Jersey State Board of Education Acts on Various Items at December Meeting
The New Jersey State Board of Education heard updates and took action on a number of items at its December meeting.
New Board Member Orientation Weekend Kicks Off in January 2024
Board members will learn how to effectively fulfill their responsibilities while attending large and small group sessions on topics including school law, policy, the School Ethics Act, ways to improve student achievement, school finance, labor relations, the board-superintendent relationship and advocacy.
Application to Seek Reimbursement for Providing Certain Services to Students with Disabilities 21 and Over Is Now Available
The application to seek reimbursement for providing additional or compensatory special education and related services for students with disabilities who were 21 as of July 1, 2023, is now available on the New Jersey Department of Education’s Homeroom webpage.
Application Deadline Extended for the STEAM Tank Challenge 2024
Apply to participate in the 2024 STEAM Tank Challenge. The submission deadline is Friday, Jan. 5, 2024.
NJDOE's Winter Institute Sessions Designed for School Leaders, School Administrators and Educators
The sessions are designed for school leaders and school teams, including local educational agency administrators, educators and other building and LEA professionals.
CDC Publishes Action Guide on Promoting Mental Health and Well-Being in Schools
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently created an action guide to serve as a starting point for school and district leaders who want to promote mental health.
Sussex County School Boards Association Conducts Important Business at Meeting
The Sussex County School Boards Association held a meeting Dec. 4 at Green Hills School in Green Township.
Local Board Members Honored at Morris County School Boards Association Meeting
The Morris County School Boards Association held a meeting Dec. 7 at Morris Knolls High School in Rockaway.
Somerset County School Boards Association President, First Vice President Installed
NJSBA Vice President of County Activities Barry Fitzgerald recently conducted the installation of Somerset County School Boards Association President Ardaman Singh and First Vice President Richard Jannuzzi.
Retiring Board Members Recognized at Bergen County School Boards Association Meeting
The Bergen County School Boards Association held a meeting Dec. 5 at Hackensack High School.
New Jersey's Teacher of the Year Honored at Monmouth County School Boards Association Meeting
Joseph Nappi, New Jersey's 2023-2024 Teacher of the Year and a longtime social studies teacher at Monmouth Regional High School, was honored at a recent meeting of the Monmouth County School Boards Association.
Warren County School Boards Association Holds 3Rs Training
The Warren County School Boards Association held a meeting Nov. 29 at the Warren County Technical School in Washington Township.
Passaic County School Boards Association Honors Retirees, Conducts Training for New Members
The Passaic County School Boards Association held a meeting Nov. 30 at Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology in Paterson.
Key Steps for Teachers to Take to Participate in Grant Program to Teach STEM in Nonpublic Schools
The grant program is designed to incentivize teachers to obtain the necessary qualifications to teach STEM subjects and to incentivize individuals to enter the teaching profession.
New Board Members Must Complete Criminal Background Checks
Under the law, newly elected board members who do not undergo a criminal history background investigation within the 30-day period could be declared ineligible to serve in office until it is submitted.
Notice of a Meeting of NJSBA's Executive Committee
Notice is hereby provided of the regular meeting of the New Jersey School Boards Association's Executive Committee, to be held on Friday, Jan. 5, 2024, at 3 p.m. at the NJSBA Headquarters, 413 West State St., Trenton.