
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 23, 2019 • Vol. XLIII No. 3

Articles
N.J. Supreme Court Ruling Protects Student Confidentiality by Limiting Disclosure of Records
NJSBA entered the case as a friend of the court to settle the law based on the plain language of the pupil records act.
Governor Signs Bill Designating Suicide Prevention Month; Other Legislation Creates Awareness of Sexual Abuse and Child Trafficking
Governor creates new anti-bullying task force and addresses interim superintendent contracts.
Reminder: July 29 Filing Deadline for School Board Candidacy
Take the opportunity to make a difference in a child's education.
Asked & Answered: School Board Elections
As the filing deadline for school board candidacy approaches, NJSBA answers legal questions candidates often encounter.
Call for Nominations: NJSBA’s 2019-2020 Board Member of the Year Award
Nominate an experienced, effective board member for this prestigious honor.
Summer Leadership Series: Highlights from Part I and Upcoming Sessions on Aug. 1 and Aug. 14
Learn how to prepare your district for the future.
NJSBA Hosts Dylan’s ‘Wings of Change’ Wingman Trainer Workshops
New teams of trainers will permit the program to open in many more New Jersey schools in the coming academic year.
Monthly Minute Video: June 2019
Highlight: The governor signed a budget allocating $50 million more for extraordinary special education costs.
NJSBA Meets with Senator Cunningham
Association representatives confer with lawmaker on education issues.
NJSBA Meets with Senator Gopal
School district consolidation and special education funding were among the issues discussed.