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, 2020 • Vol. XLIII No. 47
Articles
Mt. Olive Superintendent Discusses Reopening Plans
Superintendent Robert Zywicki, who helped the Murphy administration develop statewide guidance, explains how he created options for his own district.
Major Health Benefits Reform Bill to Be Signed into Law; Job Protection Measures Also Advance
Sponsors say new benefit plan is expected to save school boards and employees hundreds of millions of dollars.
Legislative Update: Legislature Holds In-Person Voting Sessions, Approves 3-Month Spending Plan
Governor signs $7.7 billion budget to keep government running through Sept. 30.
Governor Signs Bill, Creating a ‘Bridge Year Pilot Program’ for Extracurricular Activities
Students may seek permission to postpone graduation to play sports and participate in other activities.
Association Holds First Virtual Delegate Assembly
Two resolutions were approved. Two hundred fifty-nine delegates and guests attended.
Webinars: Tips for New Board Members & Powering the K-12 Mobile Environment
Viewers may watch webinars live to interact and ask questions, or they may see an archived broadcast at any time on the NJSBA webinar page.
School Board Notes Publishing Every Week During the Summer
NJSBA will offer weekly news, policy updates and training throughout the summer as a service to members in these extraordinary times.