Schools Invited to Participate in SEL Day 2023
SEL4US and The Urban Assembly invite schools and communities around the globe to celebrate the fourth annual International SEL Day on Friday, March 10, 2023.
Celebrate Public Schools Week Feb. 27 to March 3
The National School Public Relations Association recently released an array of resources to help its members and their school districts and organizations celebrate Public Schools Week, which is Feb. 27 to March 3.
Position Open: NJSBA Seeks Accounting Manager
The New Jersey School Boards Association is seeking an accounting manager to join its Finance and Operations Division. Interested candidates should submit a resume by March 2, 2023.
School Districts Can Extend the Implementation of Their 2019-2022 Comprehensive Equity Plan
The NJDOE announced in a broadcast that it is providing school district boards of education and charter school boards of trustees the option to extend the implementation of their 2019-2022 Comprehensive Equity Plan through school year 2023-2024.
Governor Announces $120 Million for Preschool Facilities
On Feb. 22, Gov. Phil Murphy announced the availability of $120 million in grants for preschool facility expansion and highlighted the funding 16 school districts recently received to establish or grow their preschool programming.
FAQ Assists School Officials on Changes to Rules Concerning Advisory Opinions from the School Ethics Commission
On Feb. 1, the State Board adopted updated School Ethics Commission regulations. Last week, School Board Notes focused on the changes to the training requirements. This week, the focus will be on the changes to the rules concerning advisory opinions.
School Finance Made Simple: NJSBA’s 2023 School Finance Conference
The conference’s keynote address, “Creating A Connection in School Finance,” will be led by Kurt Rebovich Jr., senior manager of member services and strategic partnerships at NJSBA, and Charlie Muller, interim executive county superintendent of Ocean County schools.
Notice of a Meeting of the NJSBA Executive Committee
Notice is hereby provided of the regular meeting of the New Jersey School Boards Association’s Executive Committee, to be held Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at 1 p.m. at the NJSBA Headquarters, 413 West State St., Trenton.
Jeffrey P. Fischer Honored for 50 Years of Board Service
Jeffrey P. Fischer, a former NJSBA president, was recently honored for an incredible 50 years of dedicated service to the children of New Jersey as a board member serving Manchester Regional High School and Haledon Public School, both in Passaic...
Office for Civil Rights Issues Resources on Equal Athletic Opportunities Under Title IX
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights released three new resources Feb. 17 to support equal opportunity in athletic programs consistent with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.