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 27, 2020 • Vol. XLIII No. 42
Articles
Treasurer’s Report Shows How $10 Billion Revenue Shortfall Could Impact Education Aid
The governor is seeking legislative permission to borrow billions to avoid painful cuts in spending.
Murphy Furlough Authorization Has Limited Impact on Schools
A comparison between the governor’s plan and the broader proposal reflected in legislation now on his desk. NJSBA obtained several amendments to that legislation, explicitly authorizing boards of education to implement job-sharing furlough programs.
Update on the $3 Trillion HEROES Act
House bill faces stiff opposition in the U.S. Senate.
Court Upholds Commissioner Decision on Recruiting Violation
The NJSIAA suspended the coach for two years and fined him $1,000.
New to NJSBA’s COVID-19 Resource Center: HVAC Readiness, ESSER Fund Webinar, H.S. Athletics, Health & Safety Guidelines
The latest additions to NJSBA’s COVID-19 Resource Center can be accessed at www.njsba.org/COVID-19.
Survey Comments Provide Glimpses of Districts’ Struggles to Respond to Crisis
Initial survey findings and comments were published May 20 in “Searching for a New Normal in New Jersey’s Public Schools: An NJSBA Special Report on How the Coronavirus is Affecting Education in the Garden State.”
Video Interview: Sen. Gopal Addresses Education Issues
In this interview with the NJSBA, the senator discusses the state budget, state aid to school districts, graduations, and the reopening of schools.
Conversations with Educators on the COVID-19 Front Line: Jersey City and Dover
Podcasts address remote learning for special education students and how a small town handled a serious outbreak.
NJSBA Facebook Live Events Focus on I-STEAM, Solutions for Internet Connectivity, and Wellness
Join the events live or access the archived versions.
NJSBA Webinars on CARES Act and Effective Board Communication
NJSBA webinars may be accessed when they are presented, but they are also archived. If you miss a program, go to www.njsba.org/training/webinars for a full list of presentations.
NJSBA’s 2020 November School Board Candidate’s Kit Now Available for Downloading
The deadline for candidates to submit their nominating petition to the county clerk is 4 p.m. July 27, 2020.
Governor’s STEM Scholars Program Accepting Applications until June 20
Selected students will be required to attend four annual Governor’s STEM Scholars symposiums on STEM opportunities in industry, academia, and government, and complete a year-long research project.