• Legislative Update: New Public Notice Legislation Signed into Law

  In addition to learning more details about Gov. Phil Murphy’s fiscal year 2026 proposed budget, several education-related bills moved through the Legislature in the past week.

  

• New Jersey School Boards Association Bids Farewell to Chief Public Affairs Officer

  Dr. Timothy Purnell, executive director and CEO of NJSBA, acknowledged Janet Bamford’s 17 years of dedicated service in assisting local boards of education in their mission to advance the education of all children.

• Education Highlights of the Murphy Administration’s Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Proposal

  For the second consecutive year, the administration proposes fully funding the School Funding Reform Act formula. This equates to approximately $12.06 billion in formula aid – a $386 million (3.3%) increase over fiscal year 2025.

• Second Notice: Delegate Assembly Resolution Deadline

  Resolutions for the May 10 meeting must be received at NJSBA’s office by 5 p.m. Thursday, March 6.

• Share Your Expertise at Workshop 2025

  The Workshop 2025 “call for proposals” is now open. This is your opportunity to present a training session to thousands of education professionals from across the state.

• Assemble an “A” Team for Crisis Communications at NJSBA’S School Public Relations Forum

  This session will be presented by Laura Bishop; managing principal, Laura Bishop Communications; Allyson Roberts, president at Laura Bishop Communications; and Dr. Carol Birnbohm, superintendent of Lenape Regional High School District.

• Moving Toward More Equitable Schools: Introducing the Keynote Speaker for NJSBA’s Equity Expo

  The conference will feature a keynote session, “Moving Toward More Equitable Schools,” presented by co-founder and chair of All In for Inclusive Education, LeDerick Horne.

• Position Open: NJSBA Seeks Manager of Communications and Publications

  The New Jersey School Boards Association is seeking a manager of communications and publications to become a key member of its Communications Department.

• Student Performance Submissions Now Open for Workshop 2025

  NJSBA is looking for students to sing, dance and perform music to energize the audience, and in some instances kick off special events during the conference.

• Decisions Adopted by the School Ethics Commission on Feb. 18, 2025

  Of the seven decisions considered for adoption, four were posted on the New Jersey Department of Education’s website; therefore, the remaining three matters – C31-24, C35-24, and C37-24 – remain pending.