Legislative Update: Assembly Education Committee Hears Testimony on PARCC
On Thursday, March 19, the Assemwbly Education Committee heard from representatives of the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) on PARCC and student privacy issues.…
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MARCH 24, 2015 • VOL. XXXVIII NO. 31
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NJSBA Provides Sample Resolution on Pension/Health Benefits Reform
Many school boards have expressed interest in adopting resolutions on the issue of pension and health benefits reform. As a service to our members, the…
Two Charter Schools Ordered to Close, Two New Applications Rejected
Citing concerns about academic achievement, the Christie administration ordered two charter schools to close, and rejected two applications that would convert existing Camden district schools…
NJSBA Special Education Conference on April 25
Meeting the needs of special education students is both a legal and ethical responsibility that has significant budgetary considerations. On Saturday, April 25, at the…
Workshop 2015: Call for Student Performances
To highlight musical education and the talent and skills of New Jersey public school students, the New Jersey School Boards Association will showcase several musical…
New Jersey Board Member Elected to National School Boards Association Post
Kevin Ciak, a board member from Sayreville and a former president of the New Jersey School Boards Association, was elected secretary/treasurer of the National School…
In Negotiations? NJSBA Online Radio Program Discusses Bargaining Tips and Topics
One of the key responsibilities of a school board member is negotiating the contract for teachers and staff. It is where most of the district’s…