
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 3, 2019 • Vol. XLII No. 21

Articles
Governor’s Task Force Releases Interim Report on Health Benefits Savings
Key recommendation: State and school employee plans spend $7 billion each year and should use that purchase power to get better health care at lower costs.
Three Perth Amboy Board Members Receive 60-Day Suspensions for Conflicts of Interest
The judge found no evidence to support the contention that legal advice was sought or given.
School Law Today: Can I Do That? Should I Do That?
Podcast scheduled to air Jan. 8.
NJSBA Receives 12 Applications for Officer Positions
The nominating committee will present a slate of candidates for election at the Association’s May 18 Delegate Assembly.
State Board Honors New Jersey’s Local School Board Members
NJSBA accepts resolution for School Board Recognition Month 2019.
Regional Leadership Training Offered Feb. 9
Well-planned and executed meetings should showcase a board's expectations and set the pace for the district.
NJSBA's School Finance Conference to Address Budgeting, Health Care, Procurement, and More
An expert panel will provide practical insight on cost-saving measures, procurement, health care, and more.
NJSBA, Air Force Discuss STEAM Projects
Col. Steven Rothstein joined Association leaders to discuss future plans.
Annual Board Organization Meeting Resources Available
Materials are available in the Topical School Law Library section of NJSBA’s website.
NJSBA Monthly Minute Takes a Look Back at 2018
2018 saw changes in school funding and new leadership at the NJDOE.
Veteran NJSBA Staff Members Honored
Jacqueline McLean and Cynthia Harrison were honored for more than four decades of service.
Obituary for Eva Applegate, Long-time Wall Township Board Member
She received the New Jersey School Boards Association Milestone Award for 20 years of service in 2006.
Public Notice of Meeting of NJSBA Board of Directors
The Jan. 18 meeting will begin at 7 p.m.
New Jersey School Boards Association Audit Committee to Meet
The Jan. 18 meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m.