Sweeney, Davy Drawing Large Crowd for Nov. 17 NJSBA Delegate Assembly
More than 170 delegates have already registered to hear the Senate President and former Education Commissioner discuss how to control pension and health care costs.
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 7, 2018 • Vol. XLII No. 14
Articles
Voters Approve $500 Million for Vo-Techs and School Security
The "Securing Our Children's Future Bond Act" was approved with 52 percent of the vote.
Voters Render Verdicts on School Board Seats, Public Questions
Camden, Newark, Paterson approve community-elected school boards.
NJSBA Presents Report on Career-Focused Learners to NJ State Board
The 69 recommendations by the task force include dual enrollment, apprenticeships and expansion of career and technical education programs in comprehensive high schools.
New Jersey’s 2018 School Board Member of the Year: Sister Carol Adams of Salem City
NJSBA's Ray Pinney interviews the School Board Member of the Year.
County Scene: Essex County School Boards Association
Mindfulness was the theme of the meeting.
L.E. v. Plainfield, a Case of Negligent Supervision
In reversing the trial court’s decision, the Appellate Division noted that the plaintiff claimed negligent supervision, not a failure to protect.
Ready, Set, Bargain! NJSBA’s New Negotiations Training Kicks off in November
This program provides information and training on the parties’ obligations and rights.
NJSBA Featured in View from the Edge Technology Magazine
“The demand for new technology in public education is growing, but the financial resources that school districts need to acquire that technology have not kept pace. That makes a shared-service arrangement like the NJEdge-NJSBA partnership especially relevant today,” said Dr. Lawrence S. Feinsod, executive director of the NJSBA.
Policy Update Announcement, Gender Identity and Expression – November 2018
NJSBA has added two policies to the Critical Policy Reference Manual.
NJSBA Board of Directors Highlights from Nov. 2, 2018 Meeting
Directors discuss the Delegate Assembly, Workshop 2018 and a new NJSBA task force on mental health issues.
Stakeholder Collaborative: Charter School Act Review
The NJDOE's review of the Charter School Program Act of 1995 will "assess New Jersey's approach to charter schools as it relates to those most impacted by the charter school law," Commissioner of Education Dr. Lamont O. Repollet explained.