• Mandated Training Compliance Deadline Approaching

  School board members only have until Dec. 31 to complete their mandated training requirement for the 2021 cycle.

• Delegate Assembly Spotlights NJSBA Accomplishments, Vision for the Future

  NJSBA President Irene LeFebvre presided over the Nov. 20 Delegate Assembly, noting that the association “rose to the challenge” in delivering a second straight Virtual Workshop.

  

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

  The New Jersey Schools Development Authority is getting a direct appropriation of $75 million from New Jersey’s fiscal year 2022 budget to provide funding for projects related to emergent and capital maintenance needs.

• NJSBA Tackles Important Business at Board of Directors Meeting

  The New Jersey School Boards Association’s board of directors met virtually Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, with President Irene LeFebvre presiding over the meeting from the Association’s headquarters in Trenton.

• Adam Matthew Sangillo, Haddonfield Board of Education Member, Dies

  Adam Matthew Sangillo, a member and past president of the Haddonfield Board of Education, died Nov. 15 at age 46, after battling cancer.

• Mount Olive Board Member Recognized for 30 Years of Service

  William Robinson was recognized for 30 years of service on the Mount Olive School District Board of Education at the Morris County School Boards Association meeting Nov. 18.

• Alloway Township Board Member Recognized for 40 Years of Service

  Richard Morris was recognized for 40 years of service on the Alloway Township Board of Education at the Salem/Cumberland County school boards associations' Nov. 17 meeting.

• Document Answers Frequently Asked Questions about Using Funds for Student Transportation

  The Office of Elementary and Secondary Education has answered some frequently asked questions about the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund and the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief Fund when using funds for student transportation.

• Registration Opens for Culturally Responsive Arts Education Workout

  Arts Ed NJ is offering a free eight-week Culturally Responsive Arts Education Workout for school educators, administrators and officials — and registration is open.

• New Jersey School Boards Association Legislative Committee to Meet

  Notice is hereby served of the regular meeting of the NJSBA Legislative Committee, to be held Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. The meeting will commence at 9 a.m.