Passaic County School Boards Association Meeting Highlights How to Plan a Referendum
The Passaic County School Boards Association met Sept. 25 at Mario’s Restaurant and Pizzeria in Clifton.
School Board Notes • October 8, 2024
Hudson County School Boards Meeting Features Numerous Updates
The Hudson County School Boards Association met Sept. 24 at Bayonne High School in Bayonne.
Legislative Update: Both Houses Active During Busy Week in Trenton
The following provides a summary of noteworthy education-related activity at the State House over the past week. On the Governor’s Desk Alleviating Bus Driver Shortages A-2180/S-3000 returned to the Legislature last week after being conditionally vetoed by Gov. Phil Murphy....
School Leaders Learn Best Practices at NJSBA’s Fall Labor Summit
Board members, administrators, school board attorneys and school leaders from throughout the state turned out in force for the New Jersey School Boards Association’s Fall Labor Summit at the Association’s headquarters in Trenton on Oct. 1. They enjoyed a day...
NJSBA Welcomes Dr. Nicholas Diaz as Deputy Director
Dr. Nicholas Diaz has joined the New Jersey School Boards Association as its new deputy director. Diaz is the former shared superintendent at Franklin Township School District and Union Township Schools in Hunterdon County. Before serving in Franklin and Union...
NJDOE Provides Guidance on Celebrating the Week of Respect
The Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act designates the week beginning with the first Monday in October (Oct. 7-11, 2024) as the Week of Respect. This week supports the role of the school safety/school climate team as they work to fulfill...
NJDOE Shares Resources to Help School Districts Prevent Suicide
The New Jersey Department of Education has partnered with the Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide to develop a comprehensive and impactful Suicide Prevention and Awareness campaign. According to an NJDOE advisory, the initiative seeks to address the critical...
School Districts Invited to Participate in the NJSBA’s Steam Tank Challenge
School districts throughout New Jersey are invited to participate in the STEAM Tank Challenge, created by the New Jersey School Boards Association. The challenge encourages education in STEAM – science, technology, engineering, arts and math – for New Jersey’s public-school...
School Districts Encouraged to Participate in State Seal of Biliteracy Program
The New Jersey Department of Education encourages school districts throughout the state to participate in the New Jersey State Seal of Biliteracy program. Graduating high school and adult high school students who have demonstrated proficiency in English and one or...