Legislative Update: Gov Signs Measure Promoting Teacher Leaders
On Friday, Sept. 18, Gov. Chris Christie approved legislation intended to provide a new career pathway for New Jersey’s educators who choose to remain in…
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 22, 2015 • VOL. XXXIX NO. 7
Articles
Neptune Medical Science Academy Named 2015 School Leader Award Winner
The Neptune High School JumpStart Medical Science Academy, a “mini medical school” designed to develop students’ interest in health-and medical-related careers, has been named winner…
Board Members Meet with Legislator
Left to right: Albert Gayzik, Hamilton Township Board of Education (Mercer); Robert Czarneski, president, Jamesburg Board of Education; Assemblyman Wayne DeAngelo…
School Leader Focuses on Negotiations
Fall isn’t just back-to-school time, it is also traditionally when the negotiations committees of local boards of education begin the process of bargaining with their…
NJSBA Training Designed to Prepare Boards to Negotiate Effectively
In a typical New Jersey school district, about 75 percent of the operating budget is devoted to employee compensation, and the majority of that expense…
NJSBA Testifies on Early Childhood Education
On Monday, the Senate Education Committee held hearings on the benefits of pre-school education and full-day kindergarten. In testimony, Sharon Seyler, NJSBA legislative advocate, emphasized…
Solar Projects Encouraged before the Solar ITC Expires
The solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC), a federal tax credit for solar systems on residential and commercial properties, is set to expire at the end…
County Scenes: Burlington, Cumberland, Union, Warren
Photographs from recent county school boards association meetings. Burlington The Sept. 17 Burlington County School Boards Association meeting featured a presentation…
Jersey Shore Makerfest Scheduled for Oct. 17
The first Jersey Shore Makerfest will be held Oct. 17 in the Pine Belt Arena at Toms River High School North from 10 a.m. to…
Board Members Prepare for Bargaining
More than three dozen board of education members attended NJSBA’s “Preparing for Bargaining” training program held on Saturday, Sept. 19. Here…
National Award Program for Youth Volunteers Open
For more than 20 years, the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards have honored middle and high school students who have made meaningful contributions to their…
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…
NJSBA Resolutions Subcommittee to Meet
In accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, notice is hereby provided of a meeting of the NJSBA Resolutions Subcommittee. The meeting previously scheduled for…