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 20, 2022 • VOL. XL NO. 19
Articles
Ho-Ho-Kus Public School Receives $10M Gift to Build New Gym and Wellness Center
The Ho-Ho Kus Public School recently announced that it received its biggest donation ever – $10 million – from a well-known businessperson and his wife. The donation will fund the construction of a new gymnasium and wellness center.
NJSBA Shares Resources to Celebrate School Board Recognition Month
The New Jersey School Boards Association has prepared items to help public bodies, organizations and local school districts recognize the role of the boards of education and the contributions of their communities' school board members.
$10M in LEAP Grant Applications Now Open for Fiscal Year 2023
The Murphy administration and New Jersey Department of Community Affairs Division of Local Government Services recently announced that applications are now being accepted for the distribution of $10 million in available funding through the Local Efficiency Achievement Program.
NJSBA's Fall School Law Forum Draws a Crowd
Scores of legal professionals that specialize in serving school districts as well as board members and other education leaders attended the New Jersey School Boards Association’s Fall School Law Forum.
Catalyst for Educational Change Names NJSBA’s Educator-in-Residence to Board
Vincent DeLucia, the longtime educator-in-residence at the New Jersey School Boards Association, has been named to the board of directors of the Catalyst for Educational Change.
NJPTA and NJSBA Leaders Meet to Advance Shared Interests
On Monday, Dec. 19, leaders from the New Jersey PTA met with leaders from the New Jersey School Boards Association at the Association’s headquarters to discuss areas of potential collaboration and mutual concern.
Statewide Assessment Data Files Now Available
The New Jersey Department of Education released the state, district and school data files for the 2021-2022 statewide assessments on Dec. 16, according to an NJDOE broadcast.
Board Leaders Invited to Submit Questions for ‘Board President’s Corner’ Feature
Whether your question revolves around labor issues, legal concerns, social media use, transportation, advocacy, school funding or something else related to efficiently operating your district, we want to hear from you.
Take Advantage of Board Reorganization Resources
Most school districts in New Jersey hold school board reorganization in early January. In advance of this event, the New Jersey School Boards Association has posted online resources for school boards.
Notice of a Virtual Meeting of the NJSBA's Executive Commitee
In accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, notice is hereby provided of the regular meeting of the New Jersey School Boards Association's Executive Committee, to be held Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, at 1 p.m.
Position Open: NJSBA Seeks Accounting Manager
The New Jersey School Boards Association is seeking a full-time accounting manager. This dynamic individual will join the Finance and Operations Division.
Position Open: NJSBA Seeks Senior Policy Manager
The New Jersey School Boards Association is seeking a full-time senior policy manager to provide policy services to boards of education as part of its Member Services and Strategic Partnerships Division.
Position Open: NJSBA Seeks Policy Manager
The New Jersey School Boards Association is seeking a full-time policy manager to provide policy services to boards of education.
Happy Holidays from NJSBA
The staff at the New Jersey School Boards Association, pictured at Trenton headquarters Dec. 20, wish the entire education community a happy holiday season and a healthy, prosperous and rewarding 2023.