• School Ethics Commission Adopts Numerous Decisions at December Meeting, Conducts Other Business

  The School Ethics Commission held its last regularly scheduled meeting of the year Dec. 19, 2023.

• New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority Highlights Data Sharing Agreement to Promote Filing of the FAFSA and NJAFAA

  School districts can provide a crucial service to students by working with the New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority to promote the filing of vital applications by establishing a data-sharing agreement.

• Unofficial Results Indicate Cranford Voters Pass Construction Proposal

  Cranford voters approved a $75,031,992 construction proposal when they went to the polls Jan. 23, according to unofficial election results.

• SDA and NJDOE Announce $75 Million for Emergent and Capital Maintenance Needs

  This funding is now available to SDA districts and regular operating districts to address emergent projects as well as capital maintenance projects.

• New Jersey State Board of Education Swears in Two New Members

  The New Jersey State Board of Education swore in two new members: Mary G. Bennett of Irvington, Essex County; and Jeanette Peña of Union City, Hudson County.

• NJSBA Virtual Town Hall Meetings to Be Held Jan. 24 and Jan. 25

  The New Jersey School Boards Association is beginning a search for a deputy executive director, and is holding two virtual town hall meetings to gather input from members on what to look for in applicants.

• NJDEP Opens Grant Program for Electric School Buses

  The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s Electric School Bus Grant program provides up to $15 million per year for three years to replace diesel school buses with battery-electric school buses.

• NJSBA’s New Board Member Orientation Draws a Crowd

  Even in inclement weather, the dedication of New Jersey’s school board members shined through recently, with almost 100 board members attending New Board Member Orientation weekend at the Crowne Plaza Princeton Conference Center.

  

• NJSBA’s STEAM Tank Challenge 2024 Receives Almost 600 Applications

  STEAM Tank is intended to be open-ended to maximize student creativity, so they can take the challenge in any direction they wish.

• First Notice: Delegate Assembly Resolution Deadline

  Before developing a resolution, boards are encouraged to review other policies related to the one you are submitting.