Legislature Passes, Christie Vetoes, Budget
The Legislature last week passed a $35.4 billion budget, $1.6 billion more than the budget proposed by Gov. Christie in February, with the bulk of…
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 30, 2015 • VOL. XXXVIII NO. 44
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Supreme Court: Theft Charges Against Former District Employee Stand
The New Jersey Supreme Court, with six justices concurring and one dissenting, upheld the indictment on theft and official misconduct charges of a former North…
Christie, Baraka Announce Plan for Returning Control to Newark Schools
A plan laying the groundwork for returning local control to the Newark Public Schools, including creation of a “Newark Educational Success Board,” was announced last…
Legislative Update: Bills Advance on Computer Science Curriculum, K-2 Standardized Testing, More
In addition to adopting the FY2016 Appropriations Act and other budget-related bills, the Senate and General Assembly also advanced numerous pieces of education-related legislation in…
Call for Nominations: 2015 USGBC-NJ Chapter GALA Student Award
The U.S. Green Building Council New Jersey chapter is accepting nominations for a student award that recognizes the importance of sustainability in education. The award…
Still Time to Sign Up: NJSBA Legal Leadership Program on July 11
All board members are welcome to the New Jersey School Boards Association (NJSBA) Legal Leadership Program on Saturday, July 11. There are still openings available…
School Board Notes on Summer Schedule
School Board Notes begins its summer schedule this week. The next online editions will be published July 14, July 28, August 11, and August 25.…