State Board Reaches Compromise on PARCC Graduation Tests
In a compromise with the NJDOE, the State Board of Education reduced graduation testing requirements in high school from six to four tests.
School Board Notes
New Jersey's weekly education report offers up-to-date information on legislation, court decisions and other developments affecting school districts.
October 9, 2018 • Vol. XLII No. 11
Articles
School Districts Discuss State Funding Changes at Ocean County Meeting
School board members from Ocean County met Tuesday night, Oct. 9, with leaders of the New Jersey School Boards Association (NJSBA) to discuss how state funding changes are affecting local districts.
Court Rules That Not All Emails Sent on Government Servers Are Public Records
The Appellate Division of Superior Court determined that not every email sent on government email servers is automatically a public record accessible under the Open Public Records Act.
Updated: Voters in 10 Districts Approve $188.3 Million for School Construction Projects
Updated: Voters in 10 New Jersey school districts voted yes on $188.3 million in school construction projects, with late results from a close election in Emerson in Bergen County adding to the approved total. Proposals were defeated in five districts.
Southampton Board of Education Receives Carole E. Larsen Master Board Certification
Southampton board members recognized for their achievement.
School Employee Health Benefits Open Enrollment Underway
The open enrollment period for the School Employees Health Benefits Program (SEHBP) has begun and will run through Oct. 31. Employees can save money by enrolling in new lower-cost plans.
Peter Wendrychowicz Receives Hay Award for Outstanding Service
Wendrychowicz presented with the 2018 Archie F. Hay Award for "...his tireless efforts on behalf of all the students of Mahwah and Bergen County."
Monday at NJSBA Workshop 2018: A Deeper Dive into Training Opportunities
The NJSBA Workshop offers a wide variety of training opportunities from Monday, Oct. 22 through Thursday, Oct. 25. Monday will include a special Leadership Training Track, geared toward school board presidents and vice presidents, and any board member interested in building leadership skills.
South Plainfield Educators Meet with Congressman Pallone
Left to right: Diana Joffe, South Plainfield special education teacher; Deborah Boyle, South Plainfield Board of Education member and Middlesex County…
Eight N.J. Public Schools Honored with Federal Blue Ribbon Award
Eight New Jersey public schools won federal “blue ribbon” awards for offering high academic excellence and quality programs.
Podcast: Dealing with Mold in Our Schools
Wet weather has led to an outbreak of mold in our schools. An NJSBA podcast provides information on how to deal with the problem.
Honorary Commanders: Brandon J. Pugh and John Bulina
NJSBA officials receive recognition as Honorary Commanders during a recent ceremony at the McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst military base.