School Board Notes
New Jersey's weekly education report offers up-to-date information on legislation, court decisions and other developments affecting school districts.
July 13, 2021 • Vol. XLV No. 1
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Updated Guidance for COVID-19 Prevention in K-12 Schools
Unvaccinated students must wear masks in the fall.
Register Today for Virtual Workshop 2021
The three-day virtual event is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 26 through Thursday, Oct. 28
Reminder: July 26 School Board Candidacy Deadline Approaching
Citizens interested in running for school board office must file nominating petitions by 4 p.m. on Monday, July 26 for their names to appear on the Nov. 2 general election ballot.
July 15 Facebook Live Event Will Focus on How the Environment Affects School Boards and Their Communities
Highlights from the recent workshop, “Beyond COVID-19: N.J. Schools Re-opening,” will be discussed.
Education Commissioner Upholds Censure of School Board Member
The censured board member disagreed with a decision by the education commissioner and said her board would take corrective action, though the board had not voted to do so.
Nominate the Next New Jersey School Board Member of the Year
Nominees must have five consecutive years of experience as a board of education member and must hold the NJSBA Certified Board Member designation.
The Science Behind Later Start Times for Schools
In an Education Matters video interview, the NJSBA’s Ray Pinney spoke recently with Dr. Bert Mandelbaum about the impact of sleep deprivation on middle and high school students.
School Law Forum Scheduled for July 22
Practicing school board attorneys will share research and their own experiences in addressing the latest court decisions, administrative rulings, statutes, and code that affect school district governance.
Grants Available to Replace Diesel Vehicles with Electric
Project proposals are due by July 30.
NJSBA CAL Meeting Goes Hybrid
NJSBA hosts first meeting with in-person attendees since March 2020.
NJSBA Vice President Bruce R. Young Honored for Exemplary School Board Service
The Bergen County School Boards Association (BCSBA) presented Young with the Archie F. Hay Award, which honors local board members who exemplify Dr. Hay's leadership in the field of education.
Obituary: Ava Finnerty, 72, Bayonne School Board Member and Longtime Teacher
“She devoted her life to education, and she was a vital asset on the school board,” said board president Maria Valado. “She will truly be missed.”