Christie State of the State Address Issues Call to Battle Drug Addiction
Gov. Chris Christie on Tuesday delivered his penultimate State of the State address, devoting most of the hour-plus-long message to a detailed plan to fight…
School Board Notes
New Jersey's weekly education report offers up-to-date information on legislation, court decisions and other developments affecting school districts.
January 10, 2017 • Vol. XL No. 21
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January 2017 Proclaimed “School Board Recognition Month”
Citing the meaningful contributions made by school boards to public education and to the quality of life in New Jersey, Gov. Chris Christie has proclaimed…
100 Members Attend New Board Member Orientation
On Jan. 6-8, NJSBA held the first of its two annual weekend New Board Member Orientation programs. The program, held at the Princeton Marriott in…
Legislative Update: School Security Financing Measure Now Law
Gov. Chris Christie on Monday, Jan. 9 gave final approval to legislation granting school districts the authority to make enhancements to school security by using…
Regional STEAM Tank Competition Now Accepting Applications
The STEAM Tank Challenge, created and sponsored by NJSBA and the U.S. Army, encourages students in the areas of STEAM – science, technology, engineering, the arts…
Technology Conference to Feature Acting Ed Commissioner and NJDOE
On Thursday, March 2, at the Conference Center at Mercer, NJSBA will host its fourth annual Technology Conference. The program runs from 9:30 a.m. to…
NJSBA Testifies on Accountability Regulations, Superintendent Salary Cap
The New Jersey School Boards Association on Monday, Jan. 9, called on the state Department of Education to eliminate the five-year-old cap on school district…
Encore of Popular “Bargaining at the Table” Training Coming Up
The New Jersey School Boards Association is offering one more opportunity for school leaders to attend Bargaining at the Table, on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017.…
Board Leadership the Topic of Conferences
Effective school board leadership is often the key factor in a board of education’s success. In order to help improve the success of local boards,…
State Board of Education Meeting Highlights
At its January monthly meeting, the State Board received updates on a variety of items including the Every Student Succeeds Act, charter school regulations and…
U.S. Green Building Council New Jersey Extends Deadline for Student Award Nominations
The U.S. Green Building Council New Jersey Chapter (USGBC NJ) is currently seeking nominations for a student award that recognizes the importance of sustainability in…
Notice: NJSBA Board of Directors, Audit Committee, to Meet
In accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, notice is hereby provided of a meeting of the New Jersey School Boards Association’s Audit Committee. The…