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 17, 2019 • Vol. XLIII No. 8
Articles
Governor Creates Task Force to Study Effects of Vaping
Final report due in less than three weeks.
‘Athletes vs Opioids’ Required Viewing for Student Athletes, Parents under NJSIAA Rule
Video features pro athletes and state attorney general.
Legislative Update: Senate Acts on STEM Loan Redemption and Gifted & Talented Measures
NJSBA supports both bills.
Workshop 2019: Announcement of Student Performance Selections
The last day to make hotel reservations for the conference is Friday, Sept. 20.
NJSBA Expresses Sympathy to Family of Sen. Anthony R. Bucco
A state lawmaker for the past 24 years, he was the Republican Conference Leader, and had previously served as Co-Republican Majority Leader, Republican Budget Officer, Deputy Minority Leader and Assistant Minority Leader.
Sept. 24 Podcast: What Everyone Should Know About Vaping
Cristina Martins from Tobacco Free for a Healthy New Jersey will discuss the controversy.
Four Districts Win 2019 School Leader Awards
Union Township, Jackson Township, Ocean City and Paterson receive recognition.
Keys to Reducing a District’s Health Care Costs: Podcast
Learn how districts can achieve substantial savings on health benefit costs.
The ‘Are You I-STEAM Ready?’ Series Kicks Off on Oct. 3
The day will conclude with next steps, the role of business in STEAM careers, and strategies attendees can bring back to their school or district.
Ethics Commission Holds That Board Member's Action Compromised Board
The board member called the supervisor of curriculum out into the hallway to ask if she would be interested in becoming superintendent of his district.
Roundup of NJDOE Memos Affecting School Districts
Seven memos on topics such as child abuse and lead in drinking water have been sent recently to districts.
Deadline Is Sept. 19 for Delegate Assembly Resolutions
All resolutions submitted for the Nov. 23 Semiannual Delegate Assembly must be received at NJSBA headquarters by 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19.
NJSBA Legislative Committee Welcomes New Member
Palmyra's Sean Toner joined the NJSBA committee.
County Scene: Burlington
Former education commissioner David Hespe addressed the group; Michael Gallagher of Mount Laurel was honored for his service.