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 19, 2020 • Vol. XLIII No. 41
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Legislative Update: Bill Affecting Distribution of Property Tax Revenues Enacted
Lawmakers also approved legislation that would facilitate the implementation of temporary job-sharing furlough programs by the state and local governments, including school districts.
Court Rules Against Unilateral Private School Placement for Special Ed Student
The court ruled parents must give districts an opportunity to meet the needs of special education students prior to unilaterally placing a student in a private school for students with disabilities.
USDA Extends School Nutrition Waivers Through the Summer
The waivers, which provide more flexibility within the child nutrition programs, will extend through Aug. 31.
Remote Board Meetings: A Code of Conduct for Members
NJSBA developed the document, which addresses both public and executive sessions.
School Elections Update: Budgets Approved in 10 Districts
Results continue to be reported for New Jersey’s first school election held exclusively by vote-by-mail.
Districts Plan Ways to Celebrate High School Graduates
High school graduations are a milestone in the life of any student; districts are devising plans to congratulate and celebrate their students.
May 21 Virtual Training: Homeschooling Children with Special Needs
A panel of educators will discuss the challenges that parents have faced, as well as provide suggestions on how to meet the needs of students at home.
NJSBA Special Education Committee Meets
The group discussed what the federal and state departments of education are requiring of local districts during the COVID-19 pandemic.
NJSBA’s Virtual Programs Keep Members Informed
Recent and upcoming programming includes discussions with New Jersey educators, and NJSBA attorneys.
New to NJSBA’s COVID-19 Resource Page: Guidance on CARES Act Funding, Reopening of Schools
Recent additions include CARES Act funding guidance and CDC School Reopening Guidelines.
Obituary: William Shuler, Dover Board of Education
Shuler, who served as a board of education member for 52 years, died on May 12 of pneumonia caused by COVID-19.