NOVEMBER/DECEMBER • 2017 • VOLUME 48 • NO. 3 Archives

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER • 2017 • VOLUME 48 • NO. 3

Getting High School Students Off to a Good Start

Freshman year should be considered the first leg of a long-distance run. Strong success in the freshman year greatly affects how well a student achieves…

Tackling Teen Suicide

No school is suicide-proof. The Ocean City School District has learned this first-hand. The district lost two students to suicide in a relatively short time…

Boundary Lines

Is this student eligible to attend our school district? It seems to be a simple question, but one that often does not have a simple…

Taking Action: A User’s Guide to School Board Voting

In almost all cases, the action taken by school boards is done by way of formal voting at public meetings. While this seems like a…

Websites and Accessibility

By Patrick Carrigg Marcie Lipsitt is not a familiar name to school districts in New Jersey. A special education advocate residing in Michigan, she is…

President's Message: Bringing Training to a Whole Other Level

Two of my favorite weekends are coming up right after the holidays – NJSBA’s Weekend New Board Member Orientation programs. This year they will be…

Executive Word: Vision 2020

A few weeks ago the NJSBA Board of Directors approved the Association’s new 2018-2020 Strategic Plan, “Vision 2020.” In developing the plan, we conducted surveys…

ELFNJ Spotlight: National Teen Driving Safety Leadership Award Presented to NJM

Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among U.S. teens. The fact is, many of these crashes can be prevented. The National Safety…

NJSBA at Your Service: NJSBA’s Cooperative Pricing System Saves Districts Time and Money

What if school districts could buy supplies and services more cheaply while cutting down on the administrative paperwork and hassles they contend with? The key…

Policy Update: Making Good Grades

NJSBA’s Policy Services department recently received an interesting inquiry regarding selection of a grading system. Specifically, the member wanted to know if the board has…

School Finance: An Overview of PILOT Programs

Municipalities use Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOTs) to encourage development of a project that might not otherwise be financially viable. If local officials determine…

Extra Credit: The Importance of Arts Education

Arts Ed Now, a campaign of the New Jersey Arts Education Partnership, highlights the value of schools providing creative learning opportunities. Click here to see…

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