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, 2020 • Vol. XLIII No. 40
Articles
Legislature Set to Move Bills to Alter Tax Payments to Schools; Furlough Bill Advances
The state Senate and Assembly are scheduled to vote on S-2392 and A-3969 on Thursday, May 14.
An Important Notice about Workshop 2020
Due to concerns about public health, NJSBA has decided to not hold an in-person Workshop 2020 conference in October; an exciting three-day virtual training conference is planned.
Survey: How is Your District Going to Celebrate High School Graduation?
Share your district's plans for a virtual high school graduation.
Fourteen Districts Hold Elections
The elections, originally scheduled to take place April 21, were conducted exclusively using vote by mail.
Senate President Addresses NJSBA Legislative Committee
The Senate President spoke about a range of topics, including the need for districts to receive updated information on school funding; his proposed Employee Job-Sharing Furlough Protection Act, and health benefits reform.
Governor Murphy Proclaims May 10-16 as Special Education Week in N.J.
The governor recognized the achievements of the state’s 261,000 special education students and the work of the teachers, parents, school administrators and school board members who support them.
Negotiations During the COVID-19 Crisis
An update for boards of education that are currently involved in negotiations with employee associations.
NJSBA COVID-19 Resource Center: CARES Funds, Graduation and Maryland’s Recovery
New information on the impact of COVID-19 on schools, issues to consider when schools reopen, and state and federal guidance.
State Board Monthly Meeting Update
Among the State Board's actions was a resolution honoring a concentration camp survivor who helped pass the state laws that mandated instruction on the Holocaust and genocide.
Highlights of the NJSBA Board of Directors Meeting
The NJSBA Board of Directors met virtually on Friday, May 8.
Arts Ed NJ Program on Social Emotional Learning and the Arts to Be Held May 21
An online program will explore how arts education fosters social- emotional growth and contributes to positive school culture.
NJSBA Audit Committee to Meet
The virtual meeting will be hed on Wednesday, May 20 at 11 a.m.
Obituary: Dr. Kenneth Conte, Garfield Board of Education
Dr. Kenneth Conte, a member of the Garfield Board of Education, died of complications related to COVID-19 on Thursday, April 23.