January 31, 2023 • VOL. XL NO. 24 Archives - New Jersey School Boards Association

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January 31, 2023 • VOL. XL NO. 24

Regular Operating Districts Can Now Apply for $350M in Grants from NJSDA

Regular operating districts can now apply for $350 million in grants from the NJSDA, which will go toward funding critical operational building needs, including school facilities projects, emergent needs and capital maintenance requirements.

Board President’s Corner: When Can You Go into Executive Session?

As part of its continued focus to provide resources to school board presidents, the New Jersey School Boards Association will be answering questions through its monthly Board President’s Corner column. Our first question involves going into executive session.

NJSBA’s Chief Debuts a Podcast: First Episode of ‘The Boardroom’ Features President Irene LeFebvre

Board of education members can now discover best practices on being a board member with a new podcast titled “The Boardroom,” which is hosted by Dr. Timothy Purnell, executive director and CEO of the NJSBA.

Highlights from NJSBA's Board of Directors' Meeting

The New Jersey School Boards Association’s board of directors met in-person and virtually on Friday, Jan. 27, 2023. President Irene LeFebvre presided over the meeting from the Association’s headquarters in Trenton.

Glassboro High School Library and Media Center Named After Former Board President Peter J. Calvo

Glassboro School District paid tribute to its former board president, Peter J. Calvo, by naming Glassboro High School’s newly remodeled library and media center after him.

NJSBA School Finance Conference: District Leadership in Finance Session Just Announced

This panel discussion at the March 1 event will focus on the interconnection of the business administrator, superintendent and board members in the financial oversight of a district.

NJSBA Bids Farewell to Retiring Board of Directors Members

At the Jan. 27 New Jersey School Boards Association’s board of directors meeting, retiring members were recognized.

New Members Join NJSBA Board of Directors

Three new members took the oath of office at the Jan. 27 New Jersey School Boards Association's board of directors meeting.

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Highlights K-12 Cybersecurity Challenges in Detailed Report

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency recently released a detailed report aimed at helping K-12 schools reduce and respond to online threats.

Obituary: Shirley Ann Wills, Former Longtime NJSBA Employee, Dies

Shirley Ann (Porter) Wills, age 86, a former longtime NJSBA employee, died at her home in Palm Coast, Florida, on Jan. 24, 2023, surrounded by family and friends.