Final Reminder: Register for the NJSBA Delegate Assembly
The New Jersey School Boards Association’s semiannual Delegate Assembly will convene Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021.
NSBA Advocacy Institute Trip on Hold
NJSBA will organize New Jersey-centered events that will facilitate engagement within the state’s congressional delegation, create opportunities to advocate for federal actions that will enhance public education and update board members about timely topics.
NJSBA Board of Directors Virtual Meeting Notice
The meeting will be held virtually on Friday, Nov. 19 at 7 p.m.
Gov. Phil Murphy Appears to Win Reelection in a Hotly Contested Race
In a surprisingly tight race, it appears that Gov. Phil Murphy was reelected to a second term of office. At publication time, he was leading Republican candidate Jack Ciattarelli by approximately 2.8% of the vote.
Legislative Update: Governor Acts on Education Measures, Lame Duck Session of the Legislature Begins
On Monday, Nov. 8, Gov. Phil Murphy acted on approximately 90 bills that the Legislature sent to his desk before going into recess this summer, including over a dozen school-related proposals.
NJSBA Hits Milestone, Delivering 100 Facebook Live Sessions
The New Jersey School Boards Association marked an impressive achievement Nov. 4 in presenting its 100th Facebook Live episode since the COVID-19 pandemic washed over the globe.
NJSBA’s Virtual Workshop 2021: View the Most-Watched Training Sessions On-Demand
NJSBA's Virtual Workshop 2021 organizers have mined data from the 100 professional development programs to pull together a list of the most-watched sessions for those still interested in registering.
State Board Honors PTA Members, Considers Proposing ELL Amendments
At its November meeting, the New Jersey State Board of Education passed a resolution honoring members of the New Jersey PTA and discussed proposing amended regulations for English language learners to align the regulations with federal requirements.
Reminder: New Board Members Must Complete Criminal Background Checks within 30 Days
Under the law, board members who do not complete the fingerprinting process within the 30-day period following election could be declared ineligible to serve in office.
Delegate Assembly Handbook Now Available; Registration Is Ongoing
The agenda and meeting materials for the Nov. 20, 2021, semiannual Delegate Assembly are available online for review by delegates and any other interested board members.