Obituary: Ava Finnerty, 72, Bayonne School Board Member and Longtime Teacher
“She devoted her life to education, and she was a vital asset on the school board,” said board president Maria Valado. “She will truly be missed.”
Updated Guidance for COVID-19 Prevention in K-12 Schools
Unvaccinated students must wear masks in the fall.
Education Commissioner Upholds Censure of School Board Member
The censured board member disagreed with a decision by the education commissioner and said her board would take corrective action, though the board had not voted to do so.
Nominate the Next New Jersey School Board Member of the Year
Nominees must have five consecutive years of experience as a board of education member and must hold the NJSBA Certified Board Member designation.
The Science Behind Later Start Times for Schools
In an Education Matters video interview, the NJSBA’s Ray Pinney spoke recently with Dr. Bert Mandelbaum about the impact of sleep deprivation on middle and high school students.
Register Today for Virtual Workshop 2021
The three-day virtual event is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 26 through Thursday, Oct. 28
School Law Forum Scheduled for July 22
Practicing school board attorneys will share research and their own experiences in addressing the latest court decisions, administrative rulings, statutes, and code that affect school district governance.
Grants Available to Replace Diesel Vehicles with Electric
Project proposals are due by July 30.
NJSBA Vice President Bruce R. Young Honored for Exemplary School Board Service
The Bergen County School Boards Association (BCSBA) presented Young with the Archie F. Hay Award, which honors local board members who exemplify Dr. Hay's leadership in the field of education.
Legislative Update: Murphy Signs Bill Permitting Parents to Ask That Their Child Repeat a Grade; Chapter 44 Measure Signed; Senate Approves Regionalization Bill
In other action, grants were released to pay for improved facilities at county vocational-technical schools and community colleges.
