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.
Students Urged to Submit Film Festival Entries by Jan. 8 Deadline
The New Jersey School Boards Association encourages students to submit entries to the Garden State Film Festival’s student submission category, “New Jersey Hometown Documentary Short” by the Jan. 8 deadline.
Local Finance Notice on Public Contracting Released
This notice reminds local government and school district contracting units of key public works contractor registration, prevailing wage, debarment, and equal opportunity/affirmative action requirements.
NJSBA’s Attorney of the Day Program Gets Dedicated Phone Line
The New Jersey School Boards Association’s Attorney of the Day program has a new dedicated phone line. The phone number is 609-278-5279.
NJSBA Honors Southampton School No. 1 as it Celebrates 100 Years
Dr. Lawrence S. Feinsod, NJSBA executive director, presented a resolution honoring Southampton School No. 1 in Vincentown, New Jersey, as it celebrates 100 years of educating children.
Q&As Address Return-to-School Roadmaps for Children with Disabilities
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services recently released two new Q&As to help schools safely welcome children with disabilities back to school amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
School Districts Get $37M in Stabilization Aid
The New Jersey Department of Education has announced that 16 school districts would receive $37 million in stabilization aid.
$10M for School District Consolidation and Shared Services Initiatives Now Available
On Wednesday, Oct. 27, Gov. Phil Murphy and the N.J. Division of Local Government Services announced that applications are now being accepted for the next round of Local Efficiency Achievement Program grants.
Acting Commissioner Issues Decision in School Ethics Complaint
The board member who was the subject of the complaint issued an endorsement for four of his fellow board members.
Students Encouraged to Submit Art Highlighting ‘Hope, Healing and Resilience’
New Jersey students from preschool to grade 12 are encouraged to participate in the “Hope, Healing and Resilience Through the COVID 19 Pandemic” art installation project, which is spreading positive messages.