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 26, 2021 • Vol. XLIV No. 28
Articles
NJSBA Report Shows Mental Health Programs Are Helping Students Withstand the Pandemic
The 23-page report includes 11 pages of information and strategies from districts around the state on how they are coping with the health emergency.
Legislative Update: Learning Progression Bill Approved by Assembly Committee
The committee also approved a pilot social-emotional learning program for the early elementary years.
‘Chapter 44’ Now in Effect; NJSBA Monitoring Implementation and Seeking Data
One of the most significant concerns is that the enabling legislation did not guarantee every school district would share in the projected savings.
Legislative Support Needed to Mandate Vaccinations for School Employees
The state has not exercised its full authority regarding vaccinations.
Sample Resolution Provided for Boards to Request Educators Be Given Priority for Vaccines
At the request of some of its members, the NJSBA has drafted a sample resolution that asks Gov. Murphy to identify school personnel as essential workers, and give them priority for the available vaccinations.
Examining the Possibility of a Countywide School System
An Education Matters video interview considers the feasibility of a countywide school district in Salem County.
U.S. Marines Offer Leadership Series
The first part, “Leading through Chaos,” will examine why leaders need to predict, plan, and clearly assign tasks when an organization faces challenges.
Jan. 28 Facebook Live Event on the Governor’s Educator of the Year
The 10 a.m. Jan. 28 broadcast will discuss the Governor’s Educator of the Year program.
This Week’s Webinars: Technology Access, Work-Based Learning Guidance and More
Viewers may watch webinars live to interact and ask questions or access archived broadcasts at any time on the NJSBA webinar page.
Facebook Live: Planning Spring Performances; Building a Robust IT Infrastructure
Replays of previous broadcasts are listed on the “videos” tab on the left side of the NJSBA Facebook page.
Obituary: Suzanne Veitengruber, Former Howell Board of Education Member
Ms. Veitengruber died on Jan. 19 of COVID-19, her family said on Facebook.