
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 8, 2019 • Vol. XLII No. 22

Articles
UPDATE: 12 Apply for NJSBA Officer Positions
The Nominating Committee will present a slate of candidates for election at the Association’s May 18 Delegate Assembly.
State Releases New Uniform Memorandum of Agreement between Education and Law Enforcement
All schools are required to adopt and implement this revised MOA for the 2018-2019 school year.
$40 Million in Federal E-rate Funding Available; Feb. 27 Deadline to Apply for Technology Upgrades
Applicants should treat this upcoming application cycle as the final chance to use the E-rate program to improve data and wireless networks.
Video: How to Raise Awareness During January’s School Board Recognition Month
Sample plaques and resolutions are available.
Asked and Answered: When Can a Board Member Participate in Personnel Interviews?
Planning on meddling in the hiring process? A word of advice: Don't.
Reminder: STEAM Tank Challenge Regional Competition Applications Due Jan. 31, 2019
The competition asks district teams to invent something new, modify an existing product, or find a way to solve a real world problem.
Analyzing and Constructing Salary Guides Training Feb. 8 and March 1
Participants will learn how to recognize and address salary guide aberrations while developing strategies to effectively negotiate changes.
State to Receive $10.6 Million in Federal Funding to Align Early Education Programs
The grant will help track the effectiveness of early intervention programs.
NJDOE Commissioner’s Decisions Now Available by Email
Providing an email address is not mandatory, but will ensure a more timely delivery of the Commissioner’s rulings.