School Board Notes
New Jersey's weekly education report offers up-to-date information on legislation, court decisions and other developments affecting school districts.
September 1, 2020 • Vol. XLIV No. 9
Articles
Overreaching Coaches’ Contracts Measure Pulled from Senate Vote
NJSBA thanks all board members who assisted in our advocacy efforts in opposing this legislation, which would infringe on school boards' responsibility to make personnel decisions.
Is a Board of Education Exempt from New Restrictions on Indoor Gatherings?
The NJSBA Legal and Labor Relations Services Department provides an analysis.
Legislative Update: Burdensome Anti-Subcontracting Measure, NJQSAC Postponement Bill Head to Governor
The measure would severely inhibit a board of education’s ability to subcontract out for various services; NJQSAC measure would delay district assessments during the pandemic.
Public Testimony on Proposed Budget Due Sept. 11
The Legislature has until Oct. 1 to enact a state budget for the governor's signature.
NJDOE Guidance on Executive Order 175; ‘Statement of Assurance’ Replaces Controversial ‘Attestation’
The previously required attestation document raised serious legal concerns for districts.
Board Member May Not Be Removed for Missing Meetings for COVID-19-Related Reasons
An administrative law judge ruled the board's decision to remove the member was "arbitrary and capricious."
NJSBA’s Virtual Workshop: Call for Student Performance Proposals
NJSBA and Arts Ed NJ are looking for students to sing, dance, play music, or perform theater or poetry to engage and energize the Virtual Workshop audience.
NJSBA Congratulates New Jersey’s County Teachers of the Year
The New Jersey State Teacher of the Year is typically announced at the State Board’s October meeting.
USDA Extends Free Meals for Kids Through Dec. 31
The waivers will ensure that children can continue to access meals during the pandemic.
NJSBA Salutes Retiring Governmental Relations Director; Pushman Named New Director
Mike Vrancik served as the Association's director of governmental relations for 16 years.
Deadline Approaching for Board Member of the Year Nominations
There's still time to nominate a board member who has been an outstanding trustee of public education. The deadline for nominations is Sept. 8.
Education Matters: Special Education Services During COVID-19
The director of special education services in Jersey City discusses the challenges of delivering instruction remotely to students with special needs.
School Finance, Digital Divide on the Schedule for NJSBA Webinars This Week
Webinars will be held Wed. Sept. 2, and Thursday Sept. 3. They are also archived for later viewing.
NJSBA Legislative Committee to Meet
The meeting will be held virtually on Saturday, Sept. 12, beginning at 9 a.m.
Delegate Assembly Resolutions Cutoff is Sept. 17
The Delegate Assembly will take place on Nov. 21, 2020.