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 9, 2021 • Vol. XLIV No. 34
Articles
Another Day, Another Number One Ranking in Education, This Time from U.S. News & World Report
New Jersey is also number one in pre-school enrollment.
Registration Open for First NJSBA Spring Education Symposium
The Spring Education Symposium will feature more than 40 online sessions.
Legislative Update: Education Committee Advances Regionalization Bill, Measures to Address COVID-Related Learning Gaps
A bill to establish a 16-member Student Mental Health Task Force also advanced.
Regionalization Discussed by Sen. Gopal with NJSBA Legislative Committee
The bill co-sponsored by Sen. Gopal includes no mandate for any school district to regionalize. Rather, the bill contains incentives for districts to consider regionalization.
School Ethics Commission Clarifies Difficulties with Disclosure Statements
The SEC has provided an option for board members who may wish to complete ethics forms in a paper format.
Teachers, Administrators, Staff Immediately Eligible for Vaccine
The state Health Department said the change was made after President Biden said he wanted every teacher to get at least the first vaccine shot before the end of March.
Grants Now Available to Provide Important News, Information to Communities
Up to $35,000 may be awarded to provide underserved communities with critical updates.
Student Films Screened March 28 at Garden State Film Festival
Five-minute student films will be shown at 9:30 a.m. in Asbury Park.
‘Start Strong’ Assessment Data Reported at March State Board Meeting
Fewer than 10% of the state's students have taken the optional tests.
National School Boards Association Virtual Conference Begins April 8
The conference will provide participants with educational programming, keynote addresses and networking opportunities.
Schools as Vaccination Sites? Not Yet
NJSBA was advised that New Jersey does not have a large enough supply of vaccine to support schools as vaccination sites.
Nominating Petitions for NJSBA Officer Candidates Now Available
Petitions must be filed with the NJSBA executive director and received no later than March 31.
New Jersey Hall of Fame Issues Invitation to Help Choose Honorees
The group honors prominent New Jerseyans who have made important contributions to society.
NJSBA Public School Governance Platform and Online Policy Manuals Service
The NJSBA has awarded a competitive contract to Diligent, doing business as BoardDocs, to offer Public Schools Governance Platform and Online Policy Manual Services.
Obituary: Edward Gerard DeMarco
Mr. DeMarco, 82, served as vice president for legislation/resolutions for the New Jersey School Boards Association.