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.
Position Open: NJSBA Seeks Associate Director of Marketing
The New Jersey School Boards Association is seeking an associate director of marketing, who will report to the senior director of connection.
Public Comment Scheduled on Proposed Amendments to N.J.A.C. 6A:32, School District Operations
Public testimony on the proposed amendments is scheduled to be held April 2, 2025. Registration for public testimony will open March 13, 2025, and close at noon March 27, 2025.
LEAs Invited to Collaborate with the Office of Special Education and Statewide Parent Advocacy Network
This initiative emphasizes the importance of working with state education agencies to review local dispute resolution practices and implement capacity-building activities aimed at reducing formal mediation and due process requests received by the OSE.
NJDOE Issues Advisory on Signing of Public Notice Law
The law effectively provides a four-month extension to the digital advertisement law that was initially set to expire March 1, 2025.
Information Regarding the New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment Cut Scores for the Class of 2026
The New Jersey Department of Education recently issued an advisory with information on the New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment cut scores for the class of 2026.
School Board Notes • March 11, 2025
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.