State Board of Education Acts on Numerous Items at May Meeting
At its May monthly meeting, the New Jersey State Board of Education heard updates and took action on the following items:
Highlights from the NJSBA’s Board of Directors Meeting
The New Jersey School Boards Association’s board of directors met in-person and virtually on Friday, May 3. Karen Cortellino, M.D. presided over the meeting from the Association’s headquarters in Trenton. Immediate Past President Irene LeFebvre and Vice Presidents Barry Fitzgerald,...
State Aid Restoration and Tax Cap Flexibility Bill Continues to Move: Urge Your Senators to Vote ‘Yes’
Legislation that would provide relief to school districts that have experienced painful state aid reductions is scheduled for a hearing before the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee on Thursday, May 9. A-4161/S-3081 would restore a portion of the aid cuts districts...
Legislative Update: Education Committees Meet as Busy Spring State House Season Kicks Off
Several legislative committees, including both the Assembly and Senate Education committees met in Trenton on Monday, May 6. Below is a rundown of any education-related bills that were considered. Unless otherwise noted, all of the measures received committee approval. Assembly...
Obituary: Theodore D. Shinske, Longtime Member of the Lenape Regional High School District Board of Education
Theodore D. Shinske, a longtime member of the Lenape Regional High School District Board of Education, died April 14, 2024, at the age of 83. Known lovingly as “Ted” by his friends and family throughout his full and vibrant life,...
Call for Applicants for the New Jersey Preschool Inclusive Education Project
The New Jersey Preschool Inclusive Education Project is a partnership between the New Jersey Department of Education’s Office of Special Education and the Montclair State University Center for Autism and Early Childhood Mental Health. The collaboration is designed to enhance...
State Policy Change Affects Students with Disabilities
The Division of Developmental Disabilities in the New Jersey Department of Human Services recently instituted a policy change that would allow a small number of eligible young adults with developmental disabilities to enroll in DDD services as early as age...
Governor Issues Proclamation Recognizing Special Education Week
Gov. Phil Murphy recognized the achievements of the state’s 237,000 children who receive special education instruction and the work of teachers, parents, school administrators and others who support them by proclaiming “Special Education Week in New Jersey,” May 12-18, 2024....
School Board Notes • April 30, 2024
New Episode of ‘The Boardroom’ Podcast to Air Live on May 8
“The Boardroom” podcast returns for a new episode on Wednesday, May 8 at 12 p.m. The show’s host, Dr. Timothy Purnell, executive director and CEO of the New Jersey School Boards Association, will be joined by Gwen Thornton, director of...