School Board Notes
New Jersey's weekly education report offers up-to-date information on legislation, court decisions and other developments affecting school districts.
March 17, 2020 • Vol. XLIII No. 32
Articles
Update: NJDOE Posts Answers to Frequently Asked Questions on School Closures
New guidance from NJDOE, answering questions involving special ed students, how school closures affect statewide testing, district reimbursement for feeding eligible students while schools are closed, and how students in the portfolio appeals process can meet graduation requirements.
For the Latest Information, NJSBA Provides COVID-19 Resource Center
Guidance, sample policies, websites with news and information to help school board members respond to the crisis.
Reflections: COVID-19 - Governance, Leadership and Assurance
NJSBA's executive director addresses the current crisis.
Legislative Update: Assembly Advances Coronavirus Emergency Bill Package
General Assembly approves 30 bills to respond to the virus.
An Important Message Regarding All NJSBA Events and Programs as a Result of COVID-19 Precautions
All NJSBA programs canceled through April 30.
NJSBA Testifies on Proposed State Budget
NJSBA on March 12 urged the Legislature to substantially increase funding for extraordinary special education expenses.
State Provides Guidance on Boards Meeting Remotely
DCA issues a memo explaining how school boards can use teleconferencing, or other technology, to conduct meetings.
Podcast: The Impact of COVID-19 on School Board Meetings - Legal Factors
The podcast airs Friday, March 20 at 11 a.m.
Upcoming Webinars Focus on School Technology
March 25 and April 1 webinars offer information on cybersecurity and how to get the most out of Microsoft products, respectively.
Public Notice: Board of Directors Special Remote Meeting – March 20, 2020, 4 P.M.
Postponement of Delegate Assembly will be discussed.
8th Grade Dialogues in Cape May, Ocean Counties
Students, board members exchange views on issues.
Monmouth County 8th Grade Dialogue
At Southard Elementary School in Howell, students and board members exchanged views and ideas.
Obituary: Edwin T. (Ted) Hunter, West Long Branch Board of Education
Mr. Hunter participated in the Monmouth County School Boards Association, the NJSBA Board of Directors and School Finance Committee, the County Association Leadership, and earned the title of Certified Board Leader from NJSBA’s Board Member Academy.