Legislative Update: Special Education Ombudsman Bill Passes Committee
On Thursday, June 18, the Assembly Education Committee approved A-1103, which would establish the Office of the Special Education Ombudsman in the state education department.…
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 23, 2015 • VOL. XXXVIII NO. 44
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Keynote Speakers Announced for Workshop 2015
Workshop 2015 will feature two exceptional keynote speakers who will inspire forward thinking, teamwork and optimism. Travis Allen Tuesday, Oct. 27, 10 a.m., Exhibit Floor…
Available Online: NJSBA’s BlogTalkRadio Show on Transgender Issues for School Districts
Transgender issues have been grabbing the headlines lately, and school districts may find the need to grapple with this sensitive subject. Schools must follow legal…
Spring School Law Forum Held
NJSBA held its annual Spring School Law Forum on Thursday, June 18. The forum covered recent developments and emerging issues in education law. The presenters…
County Scenes
Middlesex County The several board members were honored at a recent meeting of the Middlesex County School Boards Association (MCSBA) for…
November Delegate Assembly Resolutions Deadline is Sept. 8
The deadline for submission of resolutions for the next NJSBA Delegate Assembly is 5 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 8. The Delegate Assembly will take place on Nov.…
NJSBA Field Service Representatives Briefed on Assessments
Recently Dr. Bari Erlichson, the New Jersey Department of Education’s chief performance officer/assistant commissioner of data, research, evaluation and reporting, visited the New Jersey School…
Skills for Success Grant Available through NJSBA’s Grant Support Program
To help the state’s public schools access non-tax funding, the New Jersey School Boards Association offers a Grant Support Services Program through the Grants Office. New Jersey…
Deadline Approaching for School Leader Award Entries
The New Jersey School Boards Association (NJSBA) is accepting entries for the annual School Leader Awards. The School Leader Awards showcase creative programs from New…