Amended School Funding Bill Approved by Budget Committees
On Tuesday, June 19 the state Senate and Assembly budget committees amended and approved legislation modifying school funding.
School Board Notes
New Jersey's weekly education report offers up-to-date information on legislation, court decisions and other developments affecting school districts.
June 19, 2018 • Vol. XLI No. 44
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Legislative Update: Ed Committees Move Child Abuse, School Security Measures; Gov. Signs Gun Safety Bills
The Senate and Assembly education committees recently moved bills aimed at preventing child abuse and sexual assault in schools and addressing school security issues, while the governor signed several gun safety measures on June 13.
NJSBA Partners with Statewide Technology Nonprofit to Offer Virtualization, Cybersecurity Services
On June 13, NJSBA and NJEdge, a statewide nonprofit research and education network, entered into an agreement to offer virtualization software licensing and cybersecurity services on a shared-service basis to New Jersey’s public schools.
November Candidate Filing Deadline is July 30
This year’s November Annual School Election will be held November 6, 2018. The deadline for candidates to submit their nominating petition to the county clerk is 4 p.m. July 30, 2018.
U. S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Ban on Political Apparel in Polling Places
The United States Supreme Court recently ruled that Minnesota’s ban on political apparel in polling places violates the free speech clause of the First Amendment.
School Districts Honored for Outstanding Second Language Programs
The New Jersey Department of Education recently recognized 11 districts for outstanding second language programs. The districts will serve as models of best practices in world language, dual language, bilingual and English as a Second Language programs.
Workshop 2018: Mandated Training Opportunities, Last Chance for Early Bird Pricing
State-mandated board member training programs will be offered at Workshop 2018, to be held Oct. 22-25 at the Atlantic City Convention Center. Board members must register separately for the mandated training sessions.
Spring School Law Forum Held June 8
NJSBA's spring school law forum, held on June 8, featured a school law update and sessions on topics such as employee privacy and reference requirements, school safety, and immigration.
Obituary: Michael Payton, Franklin Borough Board of Education
The former board member, who served for 13 years, died on May 31.
Obituary: Judith Peoples, Former NJSBA Staff Member
The former NJSBA governmental relations department staffer died on June 13.
School Leader Award Deadline Approaching
School Leader Award nominations must be received in the NJSBA office by 4:30 p.m. on June 22.
Position Vacancies: Assistant Editor, Counsel
The New Jersey School Boards Association is accepting applications for two open position vacancies: assistant editor, and counsel.