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 20, 2022 • VOL. XL NO. 7
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Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin Speaks at NJSBA Legislative Committee Meeting
Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin (D-19) highlighted recent legislative developments and answered numerous questions at the New Jersey School Boards Association’s Legislative Committee meeting Sept. 17.
Jersey City Board of Education Granted Local Control from State Board of Education
The New Jersey State Board of Education voted to return full local control to the Jersey City Board of Education at its Sept. 14 meeting, ending more than 30 years of state control of district operations.
State Board Acts on Items at September Meeting
The New Jersey State Board of Education heard updates and acted on various items at its September Board meeting, including returning the Jersey City School District to full local control.
Nine New Jersey Schools Named 2022 National Blue Ribbon Schools
Nine schools in New Jersey were recently recognized as National Blue Ribbon Schools, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
School Governance Primer Series Highlights How Board Meetings Work
The third episode in an “Education Matters” series focusing on school governance highlights how board meetings work.
Last Chance to Sign Up for NJSBA’s Labor & Employment Summit
Time is running out to sign up for the New Jersey School Boards Association’s inaugural Labor & Employment Summit on Sept 28, a cutting-edge virtual event that will include numerous thought leaders, legal experts and school personnel.
Workshop Housing Deadline Is Friday, Sept. 23
Workshop includes three full days of networking opportunities and professional development, including leadership training, keynote speakers, student entertainment, demonstrations from industry partners and more.
NJSBA to Host Regional Informational Program for School Board Candidates
The New Jersey School Boards Association is hosting in-person regional Candidates' Briefings on Thursday, Sept. 29 to provide an overview of the structure and responsibilities of local school boards in New Jersey.
Hudson County Joins the Exclusive Workshop 100% Club
The New Jersey School Boards Association would like to congratulate Hudson County for joining the Workshop 2022 100% Club.
September School Election Moved to Oct. 6
While Tuesday, Sept. 27, had been designated as one of the dates in 2022 that school boards could schedule a board referendum election, that date has been moved to Oct. 6.