Budget Compromise Addresses Special Ed, Reduces Cuts
This article was updated on June 30 to include a link to district-by-district state aid data. The state Senate and Assembly budget committees on Monday,…
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 27, 2017 • Vol. XL No. 45
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Legislative Update: Flurry of State House Activity as Summer Recess Approaches
In addition to advancing the FY2018 state appropriations act and other budget-related measures, the Legislature has moved on several other pieces of legislation that would…
N.J. Supreme Court Rules on New OPRA Rules for Email
On June 20, the New Jersey Supreme Court determined that certain information, created and stored in conjunction with the email of public entities, is information…
Changes Continue at State Board of Education
Over the last month, the state Senate has moved on a number of Gov. Chris Christie’s nominations to the State Board of Education. That movement…
Judge Rules State-Appointed Monitor Exceeded Authority in Superintendent Choice
A state Superior Court judge ruled on June 16 in the case of Alston v. Pleasantville Board of Education, finding the state monitor assigned to…
Arbitrator Rules Board Can Fire Teacher in Sex Harassment, Solicitation Case
An arbitrator on June 16 ruled in favor of the Bound Brook Board of Education in a tenure case, resulting in the termination of a…
NJSBA’s Michael Kaelber Retires After 29 Years
NJSBA Director of Legal and Labor Relations Services Michael Kaelber, who has shared his in-depth knowledge of school law with Association members for nearly 30…
Workshop 2017: Award-Winning Social-Emotional Learning Expert to Deliver Keynote Address
Countless studies and reports agree with the World Economic Forum that students need outstanding social-emotional skills to be successful in school, family, community, workplace, and…
New NJSBA Partnership Helps Districts Maximize Opportunities Available through the E-Rate Program
The New Jersey School Boards Association has partnered with E-Rate Consulting, Inc. (ERC) to help school districts and member charter schools throughout New Jersey fully…
N.J. Special Ed Ombudsman Appointed
On June 20, the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) announced the appointment of a special education ombudsman. The ombudsman is Dr. Dolores Walther. The…
Policy Update Announcement: School Meal Program, Arrears Policy
Policy 3542.2, School Meal Program Arrears, has been newly added to the Critical Policy Reference Manual (CPRM). Section 143 of the federal law – the…
School Law Today: Legal Issues Around Cyberbullying
With the advent of social media, bullying no longer just occurs within the confines of the school building. It can occur when a student seems…
NJSBA Summer Schedule
NJSBA has announced its summer publication and office schedule. Newsletter Schedule School Board Notes begins its summer publication schedule the first week of July. Online editions…