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 21, 2024 • VOL. XLVII NO. 28
Articles
Reserve Your Seat for NJSBA’s March 2 Leadership Conference Focusing on Personnel Issues
The free program will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Conference Center at Mercer County College at 1200 Old Trenton Road in West Windsor Township.
$2 Million in Grants Available to LEAs to Address Teacher Climate and Culture
Grant awards will range from $75,000 to $200,000, based on the number of teachers in the district.
NJSBA Opens Nominations for ‘Unsung Superheroes in Education’ Awards
Shine a spotlight on some of your district’s most important but often overlooked staff by nominating them for the New Jersey School Boards Association's "Unsung Superheroes in Education" awards.
‘The Boardroom’ Features NJSBA’s Business Administrator in Residence
Dr. Timothy Purnell, executive director and CEO of the New Jersey School Boards Association, was joined by Charles Muller, NJSBA’s business administrator in-residence, on the Feb. 14 episode of “The Boardroom” podcast.
School Safety Speaker Series to Highlight Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management Best Practices
Dr. Melissa Reeves will present a program as part of a Department of Homeland Security grant program on March 15 at the Burlington Township High School Performing Arts Center.
Army Lieutenant Colonel Thanks School Board Members
Army Lt. Col. Timothy N. Page with the Mid-Atlantic Recruiting Battalion recently sent a letter thanking board members for all that they do in recognition of School Board Recognition month, which was in January.
New Jersey Department of Education Announces LEA Opportunities with Taiwan Ministry of Education
The NJDOE announced a finalized memorandum of understanding with the Taiwan Ministry of Education that promotes an academic exchange in language education and science, technology, engineering and math education.
New Jersey Department of Agriculture Highlights Initiative to Help Food Insecure Families
The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 included authorization for a new, permanent, nationwide program called Summer EBT, which seeks to address food insecurity.
USDOE Releases Fact Sheet with Updates on Equity Action Plan
The U.S. Department of Education recently released its 2023 Update to its Equity Action Plan, which is part of its efforts to implement the president's executive order on "Further Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through The Federal Government."
U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights Releases New Resources on Students with Disabilities
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights recently released four new resources with information for students, parents and families, and schools addressing civil rights of students with disabilities, as well as a data snapshot about education access for students with disabilities.