School Technology Takes Off at Workshop 2017
Workshop 2017 will feature a host of new opportunities to learn about technology, including helping schools become “Future Ready” and even taking them on a…
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 26, 2017 • Vol. XLI No. 8
Articles
Over $185 Million in School Construction Projects Approved
Voters in nine New Jersey school districts approved a total $185,030,899 in school construction and renovation projects in special elections held yesterday. A total of…
NJSBA Helps Districts Prepare for Bargaining this Fall
Bargaining with unions can, at times, be a daunting and difficult task, especially for members who are new to the board or even new to…
School Law Today Discusses Staff First Amendment Rights
One of America’s most cherished rights is freedom of speech as spelled out in the First Amendment. However, when an individual works for a school…
Legislators, Board Members Meet to Discuss Education
Local school board members had the opportunity to discuss education with their area legislators as a series of meetings coordinated by NJSBA’s governmental relations department…
New Providence School District Recognized Nationally for Character Education
The New Providence School District has been recognized for its focus on character education, as one of four school districts in the nation named a…
Rockaway Township Board Member Receives Milestone Award
At the Rockaway Township BOE meeting on Sept.19, 2017, NJSBA was on hand to present a 20-Year Milestone Award to Susan Shanik Salny for her…
How to Help Hurricane Victims in Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands
Hurricane Maria, the latest in this year’s punishing series of storms, hit Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in the Caribbean last week, bringing devastation…
NOTICE: New Jersey School Boards Association Executive Committee to Meet
In accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, notice is hereby provided of a meeting of the New Jersey School Boards Association’s Executive Committee. The…