Education Commissioner Overturns Votes on Football and Wrestling
State Education Commissioner David Hespe re-set the landscape for competition in high school football and wrestling in New Jersey, overturning two recent votes that would…
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 5, 2016 • VOL. XXXIX NO. 20
Articles
New Jersey High School Graduation at 88.6 Percent; Third Highest in Nation
In a mid-December release of statewide graduation rates from the U.S. Department of Education (USDOE), New Jersey tied with Wisconsin for third-highest rate in the…
January Legal Programs: Litigation Education Disputes and Preparing for PARCC, Year 2
The New Jersey School Boards Association (NJSBA), along with Legal One, a partner of the Foundation for Educational Administration (FEA), will hold two programs this…
NJSBA to Deliver Programs to Train Boards to Negotiate Effectively
NJSBA is offering two training programs this winter, designed to give district bargaining teams critical guidance at the table. Bargaining at the Table, will be offered…
Survey Results: School Board Recognition Month Marked in January
About half of respondents to a recent School Board Notes survey said their board takes time to mark School Board Recognition Month in January, by…
Board Reorganization Resources Available
Most school districts in New Jersey hold school board reorganization in early January. In advance of this event, NJSBA has posted online resources for school…
Environmental Education Conference to be Held Jan. 23
The Alliance of New Jersey Environmental Education (ANJEE) will hold its 31st annual conference on Friday, Jan. 22 and Saturday, Jan. 23 at the Crowne…
Sustainable Jersey for Schools Grant Opportunity
Sustainable Jersey for Schools is offering grants of $10,000 and $2,000 to schools and districts to encourage projects that help schools gain points needed for…
NJSBA Executive Committee to Meet
In accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, notice is hereby provided of a meeting of the New Jersey School Boards Association’s Executive Committee. The…