Update: Clear Talk on School Funding
This week’s School Board Notes provides an update on the two major school finance proposals, along with NJSBA’s position on school funding. Fairness Formula Contrary…
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 27, 2016 • Vol. XL No. 8
Articles
Over $119 Million in School Construction Projects Approved
Voters in 11 New Jersey school districts went to the polls on Tuesday, Sept. 27 to act on more than $160.2 million in school construction…
Workshop 2016 to Offer Sustainable Schools Features and Training
As part of NJSBA’s commitment to helping schools across New Jersey reach their sustainability goals, Workshop 2016 will feature a new Sustainable and Healthy Schools…
Training Program, “Preparing for Bargaining,” Helps Boards Get Ready for Negotiations
One of the most important responsibilities school boards across New Jersey face is negotiating with their unions. Bargaining can be at times both a daunting…
Morris County Board Members Meet with Legislator
Assemblyman Jay Webber (R-Dist. 26) met with local school board members from Morris County earlier in September. Pictured, from left to right, are George Blair…
Sen. Kean Meets with Local School Board Members
Senator Thomas H. Kean, Jr., met with local board members from Union and Somerset counties to discuss educational issues. Pictured from left to right are,…
County Scenes: Stillwater Board Recertified in Sussex; Union County Association Meets
The Sussex and Union county associations kicked off the school year with their fall meetings. Stillwater Board Receives Recertification The Stillwater Board of Education received…
Policy Update Announcement: “Sunset” Review Continues
The New Jersey School Boards Association’s Policy Unit and Legal Department continue to review policies as part of the sunset of the Critical Policy Reference…
Change in Date of NJSBA Executive Committee Meeting
In accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, notice is hereby provided of a change in the date of the previously noticed Executive Committee meeting,…