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 29, 2020 • Vol. XLIV No. 24
Articles
Trump Signs COVID Relief Bill That Includes School Aid
Funds for education in the bill will be allocated to states and then to districts according to the Title I formula based on numbers of low-income children.
NJSBA Comments on Prospective U.S. Secretary of Education Nominee
Dr. Miguel Cardona is praised for being a lifelong public school educator and leader.
Can Government Mandate That All Schoolchildren Receive a COVID Vaccine?
The government can, and has, mandated vaccinations in the past, and this authority is well established.
Governor Signs Executive Order Postponing Special School Elections until April 20
Murphy had previously postponed school elections scheduled for January until March.
Board President Cleared of Ethics Complaint
The ethics commission found that the complainant had provided insufficient evidence that the alleged acts occurred.
Superintendents Share Lessons Learned During the COVID Crisis
Sarah Bilotti, superintendent of North Warren Regional, and J. Kenyon Kummings, superintendent of Wildwood, explain how they found innovative solutions during the crisis.
Ten Districts Receive $10 Million to Expand High-Quality Preschool Education
This expansion will provide preschool education to an additional 818 students in the districts receiving awards.
NJSBA Receives 10 Applications for Officer Positions
The nominating committee will present a slate of candidates for election at the Association’s Delegate Assembly on May 15, 2021.
Request for Quotes for NJSBA Virtual Conference Platform
Quotes received after 4 p.m. on Jan. 8, 2021 will not be accepted or read.
Notice of NJSBA Executive Committee Meeting
The meeting will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, at 1 p.m.
Obituary: Carolyn Smith, Former NJSBA President
Carolyn R. Sisson Smith was the president of the New Jersey School Boards Association from 1992 to 1994.