School Board Notes
New Jersey's weekly education report offers up-to-date information on legislation, court decisions and other developments affecting school districts.
February 11, 2020 • Vol. XLIII No. 27
Articles
NJDOE Proposes Changes to Teacher Evaluations
Under the proposed changes, the amount that student growth objectives contribute to a teacher’s overall evaluation, in tested subject areas, would be reduced to 15%.
Governor Announces Statewide Training to Support Youth Mental Health
The initiative responds to a challenging reality: one in five Americans have a mental illness and many don't know where to get help.
N.J. Supreme Court to Hear Case on Whether Taxpayers Must Pay Salaries of Union Officials
Officials conducted only union business and taught no classes. Are taxpayers responsible for paying their salaries?
Asked & Answered: What Are Limits on Speech During Public Comment at Board Meetings?
Boards may, in some cases, adopt content-neutral restrictions on the public's right to speak during a meeting.
N.J. Board Members Attend National Advocacy Institute and Equity Symposium
More than 20 members of the New Jersey delegation visited Congress.
Save the Date for June 4 Annual NJSBA/NJPTA Legislative Day
The popular program focuses on statewide educational issues.
NJSBA’s School Finance Conference Agenda Released for Feb. 28
Learn how to make sound, strategic financial decisions, and optimize the return on school district resources.
Reminder: Basic School Law Available for Purchase
The 500-page book is currently available to school districts, charter school associate members, and AMPSA members.
NJSBA Best Practices Conference: Improving School Culture, Helping Students with Limited English Proficiency
Presentations will be made by educators from districts such as Bloomfield, Long Branch, New Brunswick, and Paterson.
Board Members Recognized for Community Service
The honorees this week are Alita Das Thomas of Florham Park, Morris County, and Tom Cassio of South Plainfield, Middlesex County.
NJSBA 2020 Annual Special Education Program Awards
Entries must be received by March 30.
Senator Doherty, Assemblymen DiMaio, Peterson and Bergen Meet with NJSBA and Local Board Members
Board members discussed education issues with their elected representatives.
County Scene: Middlesex
Board members completed Foundations for Success training.
NJSBA Finance Committee to Meet
The meeting is scheduled for 3 p.m. on Feb. 27.
Notice of a Meeting of the NJSBA Executive Committee
The 1 p.m. meeting is scheduled for Feb. 25.
Resolutions Cutoff Date Announced for Next Delegate Assembly
Resolutions must be received by 5 p.m. on March 13.