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 19, 2023 • VOL. XLVII NO. 20
Articles
Legislative Update: Both Education Committees Meet as Busy Lame Duck Session Continues
Several legislative committees , including the Senate and Assembly Education committees, met and advanced various measures over the past week that could land on the governor’s desk before the current session ends next month.
Sen. Vin Gopal Serves as Guest Speaker at NJSBA's Legislative Committee Meeting
Members of the New Jersey School Boards Association’s Legislative Committee heard from Sen. Vin Gopal, a Democrat from Legislative District 11 who chairs the Senate Education Committee, during a virtual meeting Dec. 16.
'The Boardroom' Podcast Returns Jan. 10 with a Discussion on Mandated Training
Each episode will feature a senior NJSBA staff member who has vast knowledge of the episode's topic. This episode's guest is Marcia Lavigne, director of professional learning at NJSBA.
Introducing NJSBA's Online Board Leader Masterclass Series
The program's carefully curated curriculum, led by experienced moderators Dr. Matthew Murphy and Matt Lee, an NJSBA field service representative, promises transformative learning and growth.
Workshop 2023 Sponsors Share Useful Webinars
Select Workshop 2023 sponsors have uploaded exclusive webinars detailing their services, sharing their knowledge and explaining how school districts throughout New Jersey and the country have benefited from their work.
NJDOE Issues 2023-2024 Memorandum of Agreement Between Education and Law Enforcement Officials
The New Jersey Department of Education recently announced in an advisory the release of the revised Memorandum of Agreement Between Education and Law Enforcement Officials.
NJDOE Invites Public to Comment on 1% Waiver Request for Alternate Assessments
After consideration of public comments received during the comment window, the NJDOE will submit an addendum to the waiver request with the included comments by Jan. 4, 2024.
NJDOE Issues Memorandum on Delegation of Medication Administration and Safe Practice of Nursing
A memorandum from the NJDOE is intended to clarify the scenarios when delegation of medication administration is required and permitted in a school setting.
Jesse Adams, NJSBA Field Service Representative, Honored for His Service to Camden County
Jesse Adams, a longtime field service representative with the New Jersey School Boards Association who recently announced he'll be retiring, was honored for his service to Camden County school districts.
Hoboken Dual Language Charter School Recognized with School Leader Award
Hoboken Dual Language Charter School’s seventh and eighth grades internally developed a Spanish language arts curriculum that was evaluated by the College Board and approved as a college level AP course. It was recently honored with a School Leader Award.
Essex County School Boards Association Welcomes New Members
The Essex County School Boards Association held a meeting Dec. 14 at the Donald M. Payne Sr. School of Technology in Newark, which is part of the Essex County Schools of Technology School District.
Hudson County School Boards Association Thanks Lorenzo Richardson for Service, Conducts Other Business
The Hudson County School Boards Association held a meeting Dec. 13 at the newly renovated Kearny High School in Kearny.
Schools Invited to Participate in SEL Day 2024
SEL Day 2024 will give young people around the world the opportunity to showcase the SEL skills they've learned and need to become leaders in their communities.
NJSBA's Audit Committee to Meet
Notice is hereby provided of a meeting of the New Jersey School Boards Association’s Audit committee. The meeting will be held Friday, Jan. 5, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in-person and remotely.
Notice of a Hybrid Meeting of NJSBA's Board of Directors
Notice is hereby provided that the NJSBA's board of directors meeting is scheduled for Friday, Jan. 5, 2024, at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held in-person and remotely.
School Board Notes Will Be on Break Next Week
School Board Notes will be taking a regularly scheduled break next week in recognition of the holidays. The next issue will be published Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024.