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 19, 2020 • Vol. XLIII No. 28
Articles
Workshop 2020 Program Proposal Submissions are Now Being Accepted
Share your expertise with attendees at New Jersey's largest education conference.
Senate Resolution Urges Boards to Adopt NJSBA Mental Health Task Force Recommendations
The NJSBA report includes 71 recommendations on social-emotional learning, suicide prevention, community outreach, professional development, equity and safety.
Changing Lives: Celebrating Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Day on March 27
The first national and international SEL day will call attention to the need to improve the mental health of students and staff in our public schools.
E-rate Deadlines and Funding Update
Key deadlines are approaching on Feb. 26 and March 25.
New Jersey’s Earned Sick Leave Law: Information and Upcoming Webinar
Feb. 26 webinar will explain recent changes in the law.
Dancing with the State: N.J. Tells District to Ax Dance Teacher’s Job, Then Orders Her Reinstated
The commissioner ordered the district to restore the dance program and reinstate the teacher.
State Health Department Issues Guidance for Mercury-Containing Floors in Schools
Studies have shown that, over time, some flooring systems may emit mercury vapor into the indoor air under certain conditions.
Board Members Recognized for Community Service
Bob Baker of the Somerset Hills school board in Somerset County and Todd Fliegel of the Allendale school board in Bergen County are honored this week.
Equity Council Corner: How Implicit Bias Penetrates Society
Implicit bias can affect academic course placement, special education eligibility, and opportunities to participate in honors classes.
Resolutions Cutoff Date Set for Next Delegate Assembly
The deadline is Friday, March 13 at 5 p.m.
County Scenes: Warren
The Lopatcong Board of Education gathered for a group photo at the recent Warren County School Boards Association meeting.
County Scenes: Passaic
The Passaic County School Boards Association met last week to discuss advocacy for education issues.
County Scenes: Cape May
Cape May County School Boards Association members heard a presentation about how to develop a positive image for their school boards.
County Scenes: Union
Union County School Boards Association members heard a presentation on the proper procedures for a public hearing.