• USDOE Releases Final Installment of $2.8 Billion in Pandemic Relief Funds to New Jersey

  New Jersey school districts will be required to submit plans on how they will use the money by November 2021. 

• Association Member Input Sought for New Strategic Plan

  NJSBA members who would like to be considered for participation should complete a registration form by Aug. 26.

• National School Bus Driver Shortage Affecting New Jersey Schools

  Due to the shortage of properly-licensed bus drivers, districts are scrambling to cover transportation routes.

• Parents Claim School District Bullied a Student Accused of HIB

  The judge said claims of HIB are properly brought before the New Jersey Commissioner of Education and not through the courts.

• Nominate the Next New Jersey School Board Member of the Year

  Deadline for receipt of nominations is 4:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 10.

• NJSBA Bids Farewell to Three Retiring Longtime Staffers

  Kim Blum, Cyndy Jahn and Jane Kershner are all retiring after many years of service.

• NJSBA Seeks Member Input for New Strategic Plan

  Watch for a survey that will be emailed this week.

• Arts Ed NJ Lists Key Principles for School Administrators to Consider This Fall

  The arts group released a resource guide last week.

• Share Your Input: Help Form New STEAM Initiatives

  Please complete a five-minute survey by Aug. 31.

• Acting Commissioner Upholds the Unfettered Discretion of BOEs to Dismiss Non-Tenured Employees

  The judge concluded that a non-tenured teacher is only entitled to litigate his termination where the facts constitute a violation of constitutional or legislatively conferred rights.