Committee Approves School Nurse, Response to Intervention Bills
On Monday, May 23, the Senate Education Committee held a hearing to consider several pieces of legislation impacting students and school districts. All of the…
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 24, 2016 • VOL. XXXIX NO. 40
Articles
Schools Honored for Innovative Special Education Programs
More than 150 students, teachers, parents, school board members and others gathered to applaud the accomplishments of special education students last week, at the state’s…
Being a Vegetarian is an HIB Distinguishing Characteristic
In a recent decision, the New Jersey Commissioner of Education determined that a board of education did not act in an arbitrary or capricious manner…
NJSBA Position Vacancies: Director of Budget and Finance, Field Service Representative
The Association is currently looking for two individuals to join the NJSBA team, a director of budget and finance, and a field service representative. For…
County Scenes: Cumberland
At the May 19 meeting of the Cumberland County School Boards Association (CCSBA), left to right, Mike Beatty, Millville board member and vice president, CCSBA;…
2016 School Leader Award: Call for Entries
The New Jersey School Boards Association is accepting entries for the annual School Leader Awards. The School Leader Awards showcase creative programs from New Jersey…
NJSBA’s BlogTalkRadio: What Board Members Need to Know About Special Education
No matter the size of your district, special education is a key component in your curriculum and budget. There are numerous legal restrictions, as well…
NJSBA Board of Directors Highlights
A meeting of NJSBA's Board of Directors took place on Friday, May 13, at NJSBA headquarters in Trenton. The agenda included the following: Recognized new…