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 14, 2024 • VOL. XLVII NO. 40
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School Year 2024-2025 State Aid, Budget Procedures Calendar and Tax Levy Cap Updates for Certain Districts
Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law two bills that impact 2024-2025 state aid, tax levy cap, and budget procedure calendar deadlines for certain districts, the New Jersey Department of Education noted in a special advisory that provides guidance on the implications for certain districts.
NJSBA's Spring Conference Shares Best Practices on School Security, Public Relations and More
The in-person prequel to Workshop 2024 featured over a dozen training sessions covering topics impacting boards of education today, including student achievement, school safety and effective public relations strategies.
School Ethics Commission Adopts 10 Decisions, Conducts Other Business at April Meeting
Of the 10 decisions adopted by the SEC, eight were posted on the SEC’s website; therefore, the other two matters (C63-23 and C74-23) remain pending. As in the past several months, none of the nine advisory opinions that the SEC considered making public are posted on the SEC’s website.
NJSBA’s 2024 November School Board Election Candidate Kit Now Available Online for Downloading
The New Jersey School Boards Association has posted the 2024 November Election Candidate Kit online at NJSBA Candidates Kit on the NJSBA website.
‘The Boardroom’ Features NJSBA’s Director of Field Services
Dr. Timothy Purnell, executive director and CEO of the New Jersey School Boards Association, was joined by Gwen Thornton, director of field services at the Association on the May 8 episode of “The Boardroom."
‘Education Matters’ Features WWP’s Superintendent in Episode Focusing on the Teacher Shortage
“Education Matters,” a New Jersey School Boards Association podcast, featured Dr. David Aderhold, superintendent of the West Windsor Plainsboro Regional School District, in its first episode, which aired live on May 6.
NJDOE Shares Resources, Makes Recommendations to Support Mental Health Awareness Month
The New Jersey Department of Education recently issued an advisory to remind stakeholders of our shared commitment to foster the mental and emotional health of students and to share recommendations to promote their safety and well-being.
NJSBA’s Annual School Leader Awards Call for Entries
If your school has a new and innovative education program that addresses student learning and achievement, the NJSBA wants to hear from you.
Deadline Approaching to Share Your Expertise at Workshop 2024
The call for program proposals for Workshop 2024 is now open, but not for much longer. Make an impact by submitting a program proposal by Friday, May 24, 2024.
Do You Know Who Could Be the 2024-2025 New Jersey School Board Member of the Year?
The award recognizes a local school board member whose work exemplifies commitment not only to the children of his or her community, but also to public education throughout the state of New Jersey.
NJDOE Issues Guidance on Expedited Due Process Hearings
A recent advisory issued by the New Jersey Department of Education provides guidance on expedited due process hearings involving placement disputes.
Now Available for Public Release: School District and School HIB Grades
The official school and district harassment, intimidation, and bullying grade reports, as required under the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act are now available for public release.
Implementation Guidance: Requirement to Provide Access to Free Menstrual Products in Public Schools for Students in Grades 6-12
The New Jersey Department of Education recently issued a memorandum to provide guidance to school districts, charter schools, and renaissance school projects regarding the implementation of new requirements surrounding making menstrual products available to students.
Nonprofit Group TEEEM to Celebrate Student Changemakers at May 22 Inaugural Event
The nonprofit TEEEM will hold its inaugural event, "A Taste of TEEEM," on May 22, 2024, at The Terrace at Biagio's in Paramus, New Jersey from 6 to 9 p.m.