School Board Notes
New Jersey's weekly education report offers up-to-date information on legislation, court decisions and other developments affecting school districts.
November 8, 2023 • VOL. XLVII NO. 14
Articles
School Ethics Commission Adopts Decisions, Takes Other Actions at October Meeting
Stay tuned for a subsequent article in next week’s School Board Notes, which will review the matters the SEC dismissed at its Oct. 17, 2023, meeting.
State Board Acts on Various Items at November Meeting
At its November meeting, the New Jersey State Board of Education heard updates and acted on various items.
STEAM Tank Challenge Winners Shine at Workshop 2023 in Atlantic City
Thousands of students pitched their creative and innovative ideas at this year’s STEAM Tank at the New Jersey School Boards Association’s Workshop in Atlantic City, Oct. 23-26.
New Jersey Department of Education Announces Approximately $41 Million in High Impact Tutoring Grant Awards
On Nov. 3, the New Jersey Department of Education announced approximately $41 million in preliminary grant awards for the implementation of high impact tutoring in approximately 240 New Jersey school districts
Discover Strategies for Empowering Your Staff and Students at NJSBA's Leadership Conference
The New Jersey School Boards Association will host its Leadership Conference: “Everyone Moving Forward Together!” on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023, at Crowne Plaza in Plainsboro.
Video Highlights the 2023-2024 School Board Member of the Year
Bernadette Dalesandro, the president of the Netcong Board of Education and also the president of the Morris County School Boards Association, is highlighted in a video as the New Jersey School Boards Association’s 2023-2024 School Board Member of the Year.
U.S. Department of Education Reminds Schools of Their Legal Obligation to Address Discrimination, Including Harassment
A new Dear Colleague Letter reminds schools of their legal obligations under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to provide all students, including students who are or are perceived to be Jewish, Israeli, Muslim, Arab, or Palestinian, a school environment free from discrimination.
NJDOE Announces K-12 Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management Training
The New Jersey Department of Education is pleased to offer behavioral threat assessment and management training through a grant program.
NJDOE Issues Guidance on 2023 Every Student Succeeds Act Accountability Profiles
The NJDOE has announced the opening of the embargo period for LEA and school leads to access and review their 2023 ESSA Accountability Profiles.
Announcing the Continuation of the ARP ESSER Roundtable Series for 2023-2024
The New Jersey Department of Education ESSER roundtables will provide a platform where LEAs can network and brainstorm to learn new, allowable and innovative ways to use ESSER funds in a meaningful manner.
Certain Teachers Eligible for Partial Student Loan Redemption
The New Jersey Teacher Loan Redemption Program offers partial student loan redemption for certain teachers in high-need fields in eligible schools.
School Districts Invited to Apply for Minority Teacher Development Grant
School districts, institutions of higher education and other educational or community organizations are eligible to apply for a Minority Teacher Development Grant being offered by the New Jersey Department of Education.
Vocational School Districts Invited to Apply for Grants to Expand Career and Technical Education
The New Jersey Department of Education announced the opening of an additional round of applications for the Securing Our Children’s Future Bond Act Career and Technical Education Expansion Grant.
Informational Sessions Scheduled for New Jersey Student Climate Challenge
Two informational sessions have been scheduled for the New Jersey Student Climate Challenge, according to an announcement from Sustainable Jersey.
New Jersey School Districts Awarded for Outstanding School Communications
The New Jersey School Public Relations Association honored school districts for their outstanding print and electronic collateral used in educational communications programs.
Student Filmmakers Invited to Submit Entries to Garden State Film Festival
The New Jersey School Boards Association is inviting students to enter its student-sponsored category in the annual Garden State Film Festival.
Notice of an NJSBA Executive Committee Meeting
Notice is hereby provided of the regular meeting of the New Jersey School Boards Association's Executive Committee, to be held Friday, Nov. 17, 2023, at 3 p.m. at the NJSBA headquarters.
Notice of a Hybrid Meeting of NJSBA's Board of Directors
Notice is hereby provided that the New Jersey School Boards Association’s board of directors meeting is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 17, 2023, at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held in-person and remotely.