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 28, 2023 • VOL. XLVII NO. 17
Articles
NJSBA Hires its First Business Administrator in Residence
The Association created the new position to offer an even higher level of support to boards of education that are struggling with funding cuts, navigating high interest rates and dealing with all the challenges that coincide with advancing the education of students.
Schools Must Update Broadband Connectivity Data By Dec. 7
Each public school district, charter school and renaissance school project must update their school broadband connectivity data by Dec. 7, 2023.
NJDOE Shares Resources to Support Spending of ESSER Funds
The New Jersey Department of Education recently shared resources for LEAs and school staff who are involved in the reporting, filing and spending of ESSER funding.
NJDOE Shares Climate Change Education Companion Documents
In a recent advisory, the NJDOE shared climate change education companion documents aligned to the NJSLS in English language arts and mathematics.
Paterson Board of Education Receives Full-Service Community Schools Grant
The Paterson Board of Education has been awarded a Full-Service Community Schools grant that will provide it with $2,097,165 that will deepen community partnerships and connect children and families to vital resources that meet their holistic needs.
Governor's Office, NJSBA Issue Statements on the Retirement of the NJDOE's Acting Commissioner
On Nov. 27, the Office of Gov. Phil Murphy issued a statement regarding the retirement of Dr. Angelica Allen-McMillan, the acting commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Education. NJSBA also issued a statement.
Delegate Assembly Handbook Available Online; Registration Is Ongoing
Those designated by their board of education to serve as the official voting delegate must register for the in-person meeting as only delegates attending in person will have the ability to speak and vote.
U.S. Department of Education, State and Local Organizations Commit to Bolstering Access to Mental Health Supports
The U.S. Department of Education, National Association of State Boards of Education, National Conference of State Legislatures, State Higher Education Executive Officers Association, National Association of Counties and U.S. Conference of Mayors recently released a joint statement to advance their commitment to bolster mental health supports for students.
USDOE and USDHHS Update Policy Statement on Inclusion of Children with Disabilities in Early Childhood Programs
The U.S. Department of Education and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recently announced the release of an updated joint-policy statement on supporting the inclusion of children with disabilities in early childhood programs.