NJSBA Testifies on State Funding Before Joint Committee on the Public Schools
On Jan. 17, Michael Vrancik, NJSBA director of governmental relations, testified before the Joint Committee on the Public Schools on the topic of state education…
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 18, 2017 • Vol. XL No. 22
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Legislative Update: Senate Ed Committee Action
The Senate Education Committee considered the following bills when it met on Thursday, Jan. 12: A2353/S367 – This bill appropriates $45,000 to the state Department…
Board Members, NJSBA Testify on State Accountability Regulations
David Verducci, a member of the Upper Saddle River school board, and a retired Glen Rock superintendent, was one of several local board members to…
“Analyzing and Constructing Salary Guides” Program to be Offered Twice
Salary guides dictate how much school districts pay their most important resource, teachers. Guides directly affect a district’s ability to attract and retain quality staff.…
Report Offers Guidance on Limiting Hazard of Rubber-Like Floors
The New Jersey Education Association, New Jersey Work Environment Council and Healthy Schools Now Coalition this fall released a report, Health and Safety Guide: Mercury…
New Jersey’s High School Graduation Rate Increases to Over 90 Percent
New Jersey’s high school graduation rate increased to 90.1 percent in 2016, up from 89.7 percent in 2015, according to figures released earlier this month…
School Districts Save On Energy Costs with ACES
The Alliance for Competitive Energy Services (ACES) has worked for more than 15 years to purchase electricity and natural gas at discounted prices for New…