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 29, 2019 • Vol. XLII No. 25
Articles
Senate Committee Holds Grad Requirement Bill
Legislation to resolve the testing issue was on the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee agenda Monday, but no action was taken.
Reminder: STEAM Tank Challenge Regional Competition Applications Due Jan. 31, 2019
The competition asks the district teams to invent something new, modify an existing product, or identify a situation or real world problem.
Spotlight on Service for School Board Recognition Month
Hazlet and Warren Hills Regional board members cited.
School Board Recognition Month: Spotlight on 'Service in Uniform'
Board members in Watchung and Point Pleasant Borough recognized for public safety service.
Legislative Update: Committee Considers Gifted, Talented Education; Minimum Wage Bill Advances
New anti-bullying task force would also be created if legislation wins final approval.
Two Regional Sustainable Jersey Sessions Offered in February
Participants will review a Sustainability Wellness Check, which will be in alignment with the Sustainable Jersey for Schools certification program.
Update: Jan. 22 Referendum Results
Oxford referendum rejected by a 190-190 vote.
Seeking Applications for 2019 Innovations in Special Education Award
Entries must be received by March 29, 2019.
Next Gen Tech Events Encourage Coding, Computer Science for New Jersey Students
Programs will be held on Feb. 9, Feb. 22 and Feb. 23.
Lakewood Parents’ Challenge to School Funding Formula Moves Forward
Township has 31,000 nonpublic school students. The lawsuit contends that formula ignores negative impact of required nonpublic school services on resources for the 6,000 children enrolled in district public schools.
Delegate Assembly Resolution Cutoff Is March 5
A resolution creates an opportunity to help shape NJSBA policy.
Federal Case Shows Limits on Education Commissioner’s Jurisdiction
The court held that administrative agencies, such as the NJDOE, cannot issue binding pronouncements in the area of federal constitutional law.
Technology Conference to Feature a Panel by Howell Township Public Schools
March 8 conference offers 4 Board Member Academy credits.
Agenda Set for NJSBA’s School Finance Conference on Feb. 21
The conference will also include an overview of state aid for schools.
Essex County School Boards Association Participates in Ed Camp
Open format allowed board members to select topics to discuss.