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 7, 2020 • Vol. XLIV No. 1
Articles
New Statute Allows Electronic Filing of School Board Nominating Petitions
Governor signs NJSBA-sought legislation. Visit www.njsba.org/candidacy for resources on running for school board office in November 2020.
Legislative Update: Graduation Insurance and Furlough Measures Signed into Law
The NJSBA obtained an amendment that would specifically authorize boards of education and their contracted service providers to implement job-sharing furlough programs.
Full Local Control Returned to the Newark Public School System
The State Board of Education also certified Newark as a high-performing district.
N.J. Education Commissioner Leaves Post; Interim Commissioner Named
Kevin Dehmer, a long-time NJDOE official, will serve as interim commissioner.
STEAM Tank Transitions to Home Challenges, and Partners with Rutgers and NJ PTA
The “STEAM Tank at Home Challenge” encourages families to work together to design and create solutions to current problems.
Federal CDC Offers Updated Guidance for Reopening Schools
The CDC said its guidance is meant to supplement — not replace — any state or local regulations.
NJSBA Back-to-School Webinar: Safeguarding the Health of Students and Staff
The webinar will focus on solutions for assessing and protecting the health of students, faculty and staff before they enter the school bus or building.
Online Salary Guide Training Offers Maximum Flexibility
The NJSBA online training program is geared to the entire bargaining team, including labor attorneys and the business administrator.
U.S. Supreme Court Prohibits Employment Discrimination Based on LGBTQ Status
In a landmark 6 to 3 decision authored by U.S. Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch, the United States Supreme Court held that employers may not discriminate against an employee because he or she is homosexual or transgender.
New Federal Rule Clarifies Allocation of CARES Act Funds to Private Schools
The new rule modifies the U.S. Secretary of Education's earlier stand on the matter.
State Board Re-Elects Officers, Adopts Educator Effectiveness Regulations
The board members also discussed a proposal to update student transportation regulations in response to recently enacted laws.