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 26, 2019 • Vol. XLII No. 29
Articles
Legislative Update: Union-Backed Bills Pulled from Assembly Agenda
Call to action: NJSBA is asking school boards to adopt resolutions opposing two costly and unnecessary bills.
Graduation Exam Legislation Stalls
The bill would have provided a long-term solution to the state's graduation requirements.
NJDOE Celebrates Black History Month with Inaugural Program
Keynote speaker and former Obama administration official discussed how education helped turn his life around.
Football Flu? Case of Employee Who Missed Work During Super Bowl Parade Heads to Arbitration
The superintendent notified employees that a doctor’s note would be required if they missed work on the day the Philadelphia Eagles celebrated their Super Bowl victory.
Videos: How to Bring Mindfulness and Social Emotional Learning to Your School
Asbury Park's Alisha DeLorenzo discusses how mindfulness was successfully integrated into her school system.
Free I-STEAM Workshops on March 14 and 21
Sessions are scheduled in Collingswood and Morris Plains.
Photos: New Board Member Orientation Feb. 23
One hundred new school board members underwent extensive training during the second weekend program.
N.J. Education Foundation Partnership Awards Luncheon March 29
The luncheon will highlight education foundations, funders, and key community partners.
NJSBA PR Forum: Building Support for Bond Issues and Other Finance Proposals
Learn how to use an array of communications channels, including print media, social media, community meetings, district mailings and newsletters.
Podcast: How NJSIAA Is Handling Concussions, Opioids and Steroids
The conversation covers many issues, including the role of sports in our schools, the training of coaches and student safety concerns.
Egg Harbor BOE Members Meet with Legislators
Board members discussed school funding with Assemblymen Vince Mazzeo and John Armato.
County Scene: Warren
A student performance and a mindfulness exercise highlighted the county meeting.