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 24, 2020 • Vol. XLIII No. 33
Articles
An Important Message from NJSBA’s Leadership
NJSBA is open for business, with attorneys, labor relations and policy experts, field service representatives and governmental relations staff all providing service.
Senate Advances Major Health Savings Plan, Two Other Union-Backed Bills
The NJSBA has requested that a comprehensive, district-by-district analysis of the bill’s fiscal impact be completed before it obtains final passage.
Governor: State Assessments Are Canceled
After Gov. Murphy’s announcement, the education commissioner issued a memo to chief school administrators, stating that further guidance will be forthcoming.
March 27 Podcast: Advocacy in the Age of COVID-19
The Friday 3 p.m. podcast will address the state budget and health benefit reforms.
Have a Question? Connect with NJSBA Experts via Facebook Live
NJSBA will be going “live” throughout this crisis to address commonly asked questions by boards, school administrators, and educators from around the state.
New Webinar Series to Help Navigate COVID-19 Health Crisis with Virtual Resources
The sessions will present relevant issues and provide a forum for school leaders and educators to share experiences in developing virtual learning environments and the challenges they have overcome.
Information Concerning Remote Board Meetings During School Closings
New state guidelines make it easier to conduct remote board meetings.
COVID-19 Survey from NJSBA
Take a few moments to complete a survey about operating a school district during a pandemic.
Podcast: Meeting the Needs of Special Education Students
Hear the podcast on meeting the needs of special ed students during the crisis live on Tuesday, March 31 at 3 p.m. or listen to an archived version later.
Successes and Concerns: How Are You Coping with the Coronavirus?
Links, videos, pictures, resources, questions: Send them in an email to us, and we'll share what you've learned and experienced with others.
NJSBA Board of Directors Highlights
The Board of Directors changed the date of the upcoming Delegate Assembly from May 16, to Saturday, June 27, 2020.
County Scenes: Morris
The March 5 Morris County School Boards Association meeting addressed "meeting the challenge of the middle school student."