Special Ed Students, Teachers, School Leaders Mark Special Education Week
At the Innovations in Special Education awards on May 11, left to right, Kevin Ciak, Sayreville board member and National School…
School Board Notes
New Jersey's weekly education report offers up-to-date information on legislation, court decisions and other developments affecting school districts.
MAY 12, 2015 • VOL. XXXVIII NO. 38
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Gov. Christie Proclaims Special Education Week
Gov. Chris Christie this week recognized the nearly 250,000 school-age and preschool children who receive special education instruction in the state, and the teachers, parents,…
A+ Ideas Programs and Practices Update Launched; 30 New Programs Added
Following the successful launch of the New Jersey School Boards Association’s A+ Ideas, Programs and Practices in January, a new group of 30 exemplary and…
Bill Introduced on Sending District Voting Rights; Addresses Delegate Assembly Resolution
On May 11 a bill was introduced in the General Assembly concerning the voting rights of the sending district representatives on receiving boards of education,…
Legislative Update: Federal Impact Aid Reserve Account Bill Signed into Law
A-1286/S-2439 was signed by Gov. Chris Christie on May 7. The new law authorizes a school district that receives federal impact aid to establish a…
State Board Considers Proposed Teachers Licensing Changes
The State Board of Education held its regular monthly meeting on May 6 and considered several items, including teacher preparation and appreciation, board governance, and…
Position Vacancy: County Activities Coordinator
The New Jersey School Boards Association seeks a County Activities Coordinator who will facilitate leadership development in the northern counties through regional programming for local…
NJSBA Online Radio Program to Tackle Recent Ethics Commission Opinions
Recently the School Ethics Commission released several advisory opinions, which impact which board members can participate in labor negotiations, as well as in personnel matters.…
Education Foundations a Plus, School Board Notes Survey Finds
When it comes to finding money for innovative school programs and equipment, many districts get help from non-profit education foundations. About 80 percent of respondents…
County Scene: Morris County
Several local board members were honored for having earned Certificated Board Member status through NJSBA’s Board Member Academy at the Morris County School Boards Association…
NJSBA to Be Featured at New Jersey Sustainability Summit
On Wednesday, June 10, Sustainable Jersey will host the 2015 New Jersey Sustainability Summit from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The College of New…
NJSBA Legislative Committee
The NJSBA Legislative Committee welcomed new members at its most recent meeting. From left to right, Michael Vrancik, NJSBA director of governmental relations; Maureen Tirello,…
Request for Quotes: LEED Certification Administration
The New Jersey School Boards Association is accepting quotes to administer NJSBA’s program for LEED Existing Building, Operations and Maintenance Certification. Quotes should be sent…