Kevin Ciak Sworn in as National School Boards Association President
Former NJSBA President Kevin Ciak took the oath of office this week as president of the National School Boards Association, during the NSBA Annual Conference…
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 28, 2017 • Vol. XL No. 32
Articles
Legislative Update: Bills Pertaining to Extracurriculars, School Nurses Advance
The following bills were approved by the General Assembly on March 23, 2017: A-1256 This bill requires the State Board of Education regulations regarding school…
Voters Approve Four of Five School Construction Proposals in March Special Elections
Voters in four New Jersey school districts went to the polls on Tuesday, March 28 to act on $117.8 million in construction projects, in special…
Commissioner Issues Decisions
The commissioner of education recently issued several new decisions, in the areas of student residency, tenure rights and more, that affect boards of education. Following…
Education Issues: Make Your Voice Heard
There are many federal issues on the horizon that have the potential to affect public education. While the Every Student Succeeds Act is in motion…
Upcoming Webinars Cover STEM, BoardDocs, Sustainability and More
The New Jersey School Boards Association is offering a number of webinars this spring, covering a wide range of topics. Webinars present information on topics…
Education Foundations: Survey and Upcoming Training Program
The New Jersey School Boards Association and the Educational Leadership Foundation of New Jersey, in partnership with the New Jersey Education Foundation Partnership, are presenting…
NJSBA Testifies on Special Education Funding
On March 22, Irene Lefebvre, Boonton Town board member and chair of NJSBA’s Special Education Committee, testified about special education in an appearance before the…
County Scenes: Morris County
At a recent meeting of the Morris County School Boards Association, Lt. Col. Edward Croot, commander of the U.S. Army Mid-Atlantic Recruiting Battalion, spoke about…
Nominations Due for 2017 Innovations in Special Education Awards
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2017 Innovations in Special Education Awards, which honor exemplary programs for special education students. Nomination forms are now…
Policy Announcement: New Jersey Student Learning Standards
The review of the Critical Policy Reference Manual (CPRM) was completed in December 2016 and all substantive updates have been posted on the Policy Update…