School Ethics Commission Adopts Two New Advisory Opinions at December Meeting
At its Dec. 19, 2023, meeting, the School Ethics Commission adopted two new advisory opinions.
NJSBA Pays Tribute to Board Members in Video Highlighting School Board Recognition Month
The New Jersey School Boards Association is saluting board of education members during School Board Recognition Month with a special video.
Legislative Update: Electric School Bus Program Funding and Food Composting Bills Signed; Legislature Sends Several Other Bills to Governor
On Dec. 21, 2023, the Senate and Assembly met and granted final legislative approval to several education measures, sending them to Gov. Phil Murphy’s desk for further action. The governor also signed two previously conditionally vetoed bills into law.
Mandated Training Opportunities for Newly Elected School Board Members
As the state-designated provider of mandated training, the NJSBA offers its members numerous formats to fulfill their training requirements, including in-person, live virtual, and self-paced online training courses.
Insights from the NJSBA on Mandated Training Requirements
As of March 6, 2023, all new board members must complete mandated training within 90 days of taking office. This requirement, initiated by the School Ethics Commission, is aimed at ensuring that all board members have up-to-date knowledge and understanding...
School Leader Features Tips on Battling Chronic Absenteeism and More
The winter 2024 issue of School Leader, which features a cover story on how to battle chronic absenteeism, is now available online.
Florence “Peggy” Saslow, Former NJSBA Board Member of the Year, Dies at Age 100
Florence Saslow, known to many as “Peggy,” died Dec. 26, 2023, at age 100. She was surrounded by her loving family at the time of her death.
Advice of Counsel Defense May Allow School Officials to Avoid Penalties Recommended by the School Ethics Commission
On appeal to the Appellate Division, the court considered whether the commissioner of education erroneously expanded the meaning of N.J.S.A. 18A:12-24(c) by finding that the named respondents committed a violation, and whether the commissioner erroneously rejected the named respondents’ advice...
Tammeisha Smith Named Vice Chair of the Board of Directors for the African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey
Tammeisha Smith, an active NJSBA member who has served the Association in various leadership roles, has been named vice chair of the board of directors for the African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey.
School Ethics Commission Adopts and Makes Public a New Advisory Opinion
This article is limited to a review of those matters in which the SEC found a violation of the School Ethics Act, and a review of the new public advisory opinion.