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 13, 2019 • Vol. XLII No. 27
Articles
Sweeney: Bill Capping Employee Health Care Costs Will Not Move
NJSBA opposes S-2606. If enacted, the legislation would likely result in tax hikes or reductions in critical programs, staff and services.
Legislative Update: Bill to Clarify High School Graduation Requirements Advances
Sen. Ruiz’s bill would let the old regulations stay in place so that students who have already taken the test can earn their diploma. NJSBA supports the legislation.
Asked and Answered: Employee Notification
The court concluded that public employees cannot be demoted in retaliation for exercising a First Amendment right.
School PR Forum Set for April: ‘Building Community Support for Your District’s Bond Referendum’
The NJSBA’s annual School Public Relations Forum on Friday, April 5 will focus on how to develop a successful campaign to win voter support.
I-STEAM Ready Free Workshop at Perkins Center March 14
Workshop participants will understand I-STEAM design challenge elements and how the arts standards align with and blend with STEM content areas.
Eight Districts Challenge School Funding Changes
The complaint, filed last month, will likely be referred to an administrative law judge for fact-finding.
Call for Presentations at Workshop 2019
The deadline for receiving completed forms is Friday, April 5, 2019.
Student Performers Invited to Perform at Workshop 2019
Wanted: Students to sing, dance, perform music, or show off other talents to energize the audience at the Atlantic City Convention Center.
NJ Spotlight Roundtable: Achieving Lead-Free Water in New Jersey
An expert panel will discuss effective ways to deploy the $100 million allocated for school water infrastructure improvements as part of the Securing Our Children's Future Bond Act.
NJSBA’s Monthly Minute Video: January 2019
A review of graduation exams, computer science grants and a record number of applicants for the STEAM Tank Challenge.
State Board Examines Career and Technical Education
To address a shortage of qualified CTE instructors, NJDOE will present updated draft regulations for consideration by the State Board at its next meeting.
Vaping Part 3: Risks
Cristina Martins from Tobacco Free for a Healthy New Jersey provides expert analysis.
Hunterdon County Panel: ‘Planning, Budgeting and Surviving’
Panel addresses a large crowd at the county association meeting on Feb. 6.
Are You I-STEAM Ready? Free Workshop in Morris Plains on March 21
This unique workshop will feature a day of I-STEAM learning experiences and how to implement an I-STEAM learning environment in your school.
NJSBA Meets with NJBIA to Discuss Non-College-Bound Learner Programs
Michael Wallace and Michele Siekerka of the NJBIA meet with Association members and staff to discuss future collaborations.
New Jersey School Boards Association Finance Committee to Meet
The meeting will be held at NJSBA headquarters, 413 West State Street, Trenton, at 2:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 28.
Notice of a Meeting of the NJSBA Executive Committee
Time and place: Feb. 26, 1 p.m., NJSBA headquarters, 413 W. State Street, Trenton.
Delegate Assembly Resolution Cutoff Is March 5
Delegate resolutions help set New Jersey School Boards Association policy.
Passaic County SBA and Education Association Hold Annual Joint Meeting
Members of the Haledon school board were recognized by the Passaic County School Boards Association for regular attendance.
County Scene: Monmouth School Boards Association
Ronald Sanasac, the school business administrator for the Howell Township Board of Education, made a presentation to the group.