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 27, 2018 • Vol. XLII No. 17
Articles
Teacher Returned to Classroom After Rubbing ‘Blessed Cream’ on Student
The teacher had been previously disciplined when he inappropriately addressed the boys’ basketball team and discussed sexually explicit matters degrading to women, prompting his removal from his coaching position.
Two Monmouth County Teachers Challenge State Response to Janus
Township of Ocean teachers are contesting the state's "Workforce Democracy Enhancement Act" (WDEA).
Committees Clear Marijuana Legalization
Sen. Nicholas Scutari, a primary sponsor, said the legislation remains a work in progress and will be changed before it comes to a vote in both houses of the Legislature.
Interviews with Three New Jersey Superintendents of the Year
NJSBA interviews with three regional 2019 Superintendents of the Year: Dr. Michael LaSusa, chief education officer, School District of the Chathams; Dr. Michael Salvatore, chief education officer, Long Branch Public Schools; and Dr. Carol Birnbohm, chief education officer, Lenape Regional High School District.
NJSBA Training Helps Board Members Prepare for Bargaining
To help ensure that board members are prepared to negotiate with experienced and well-trained union teams, the NJSBA is offering two opportunities for school district teams to attend “Ready, Set, Bargain.”
Fulfill Mandated Training Requirements at Upcoming Foundations for Success Programs
These highly interactive and informative programs offer members a convenient way to complete their training.
Registration Opens for National School Boards Association’s Annual Advocacy Institute
Each year, the program's "Day on Capitol Hill" enables board members to establish a dialogue with their Congressional representatives.
Verona Board Member Handles 700-Pound Ronald McDonald in Macy’s Parade
Lisa Freschi says she loves guiding the balloon with her husband and friends, and will be doing it "until I can't walk anymore."
Obituary: James Harkness, Delaware Township Board of Education
Family and friends may visit Nov. 29 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Chapel of Wright & Ford Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 38 State Highway 31, Flemington. Life Celebration services will follow on Nov. 30, 2018 at 11 a.m. in the Riverside Ballroom at the Inn at Lambertville Station, Lambertville.
NJSBA Officer Candidacy: Application and Guidelines
Applications must be received by Dec. 21, 2018.