NJSBA Forum Focuses on New Strategic Plan
Nearly 60 NJSBA members and staff met at NJSBA headquarters in Trenton on Saturday, Sept. 9 for the first of two strategic planning forums. The…
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 12, 2017 • Vol. XLI No. 6
Articles
County Teachers of the Year Named
The New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) on Sept. 12 announced the selection of New Jersey's 21 County Teachers of the Year for the 2017-18…
NJSBA Names New Director of Legal and Labor Relations
Carl Tanksley, an attorney and former teacher who has served as counsel for the New Jersey School Boards Association, has been named the Association’s director…
Appeals Court Ruling Could Affect Liability of School Districts for Supervisor Conduct
The Third Circuit Court of Appeals last week issued a decision that arguably expands the potential liability of school districts for the misdeeds of supervisors.…
Hurricane Irma Strikes Florida Communities, Schools
Two weeks after New Jerseyans watched hurricane damage in Texas from afar, this weekend it happened again – in Florida, as Hurricane Irma roared through…
Workshop 2017 Housing Deadline Approaching
Workshop 2017 is quickly approaching, with the deadline for housing registration on Sept. 22. This year, an expanded four-day Workshop will run from Monday, Oct.…
NJSBA Offers New and Improved Program Registration Process
You asked, we listened. The New Jersey School Boards Association has rolled out a new registration system, which streamlines the process from eight steps down…
NJSBA’s Summer Legislator Meeting Series Continues
Local school board members and legislators took part in meetings throughout the state this summer, to discuss education and other issues of importance to schools.…
Junior Achievement of New Jersey Introduces Revised Financial Literacy Curriculum
On Oct. 18, Junior Achievement of New Jersey (JANJ) will debut a revised curriculum, JA Finance Park, which meets the New Jersey Student Learning Standards…
NJSBA to Host Sustainable Practices Working Sessions
As part of its commitment to helping schools across New Jersey reach their goals in sustainability, the New Jersey School Boards Association is offering members…
County Scenes: Union County
The Union County School Boards Association welcomed speakers and presented awards to three boards, at its first meeting of the new school year. [caption id="attachment_20430"…
NOTICE: NJSBA Resolutions Subcommittee
In accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, notice is hereby provided of a meeting of the New Jersey School Boards Association Resolutions Subcommittee. The…
NOTICE: NJSBA Legislative Committee to Meet
In accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, notice is hereby provided of a meeting of the NJSBA Legislative Committee. The meeting will be held…