New Jersey State Board of Education Elects Officers
The State Board elected Kathy Goldenberg as president and Andrew Mulvihill as vice president.
Obituary: John “Jeff” P. Delaney, Matawan-Aberdeen Board of Education
Dr. Delaney, a career educator, had been a member of the Matawan Aberdeen Board of Education since 2009.
Workshop 2022 Program Proposal Submission Deadline July 15
NJSBA is looking for engaging, creative and thoughtful submissions for Workshop 2022, to be held at the Atlantic City Conference Center Oct. 24-26.
Old Tappan Board Member Honored with Archie F. Hay Award
Maryellen LaFronz received the Bergen County School Boards Association’s Archie F. Hay Award at its June 27 meeting.
School Boards, Local Governments Reminded of Obligations Under Prevailing Wage Act
The state reminded boards of education and local governments of their responsibilities when working with contractors or subcontractors.
Legislative Update: Gov. Murphy Signs State Budget; Various Education Priorities Move to Governor’s Desk Before Summer Recess
On June 30, the new state budget was signed, as well as several education measures.
Legislative Update: Budget Committees Approve Fiscal Year 2023 Spending Bills
The measures, S-2023/A-4402, would appropriate more than $50 billion while providing a total of $18.6 billion to the New Jersey Department of Education, a 3% increase over the fiscal year 2022 budget.
Upcoming Webinars to Continue the Conversation on School Safety
The New Jersey School Boards Association has rolled out a summer safety series to keep the conversation going around the topic of school safety. Join us for the first program in the series, "Addressing Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying," on Wednesday,...
Summer Production Schedule for School Board Notes
Starting with the next issue, School Board Notes will begin its traditional summer production schedule, publishing every other week. A special edition will be published if the news merits it.
U.S. Supreme Court Rules Prayer at 50-Yard Line Permitted
In sum, the court concluded that the district had violated the football coach's First Amendment rights because he was engaging in private speech during time when other coaches were also engaged in private, albeit secular, speech.