School Board Notes
New Jersey's weekly education report offers up-to-date information on legislation, court decisions and other developments affecting school districts.
March 12, 2024 • VOL. XLVII NO. 31
Articles
State Board of Education Acts on Various Items at March Meeting
At its March meeting, the New Jersey State Board of Education heard updates and took action on numerous items.
Voters Decide Construction Questions, More in March 12 Election
Voters headed to the polls March 12, deciding a number of construction questions, selecting candidates to fill open board seats and more.
More than $11M in Funding to Bring Preschool to 16 School Districts
High-quality preschools are full-day programs that have a certificated teacher and aide, limited class size, curriculum aligned to the New Jersey Preschool Teaching and Learning Standards and are inclusive of special needs children.
Two Legislators Join NJSBA’s Legislative Committee as Guest Speakers
Members of the New Jersey School Boards Association’s Legislative Committee met virtually on Saturday, March 9, and heard from two guest speakers: Sen. Angela McKnight, a Democrat from Legislative District 31; and Assemblywoman Dr. Rosaura “Rosy” Bagolie, a Democrat from Legislative District 27.
Governor Announces Release of Independent Review of the State's Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
The governor's office recently announced the release of an independent review of the state's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Level Up Your Public Relations Skills at NJSBA's Spring Conference
The New Jersey School Boards Association is pleased to host a Spring Conference on Friday, May 10 at the Conference Center at Mercer from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Bergen County School Boards Association Honors 55 Unsung Heroes
About 350 people turned out to recognize the achievements and contributions of the Unsung Heroes.
Sussex County Holds Its First Unsung Heroes Event
On Monday, March 4, the Sussex County School Boards Association held its first Unsung Heroes awards ceremony at High Point Regional High School in Sussex, recognizing 25 students from 25 school districts.
New Episode of 'The Boardroom' Podcast Airs Live March 20
The show’s host, Dr. Timothy Purnell, executive director and CEO of the New Jersey School Boards Association, will be joined by three NJSBA staff members from the Association’s Legal, Labor and Policy Department.
Explore School Finances and Funding at NJSBA's Leadership Series
The second session in this series, taking place Saturday, March 16 at Salem Community College, will dive into the complex landscape of school finances and funding.
Student Performance Submissions Now Open for Workshop 2024
The New Jersey School Boards Association is looking for students to sing, dance and perform music to energize the audience at Workshop 2024.
Kurt Rebovich Jr. Elected President-Elect of the New Jersey Chapter of the Labor and Employment Relations Association
Kurt Rebovich Jr., associate director of partnerships at the New Jersey School Boards Association, was recently named president-elect of the New Jersey Chapter of the Labor and Employment Relations Association.
New Jersey Department of Education Hosts Delegation from the Taiwan Ministry of Education
A five-member delegation from Taiwan visited a fourth-grade Mandarin Chinese dual-language immersion program at the Village Elementary School in the West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District.
Letter Provides Additional Details on Summer EBT Program to Address Food Insecurity
Summer EBT will provide families with children who are eligible for federal free or federal reduced price school meals with $40 per child per month to cover the three summer months of June, July, and August when school is not in session.
NJDOE Shares Standards Transparency and Mastery Platform Resource to Support School Districts
High-quality STAMP resources ensure that New Jersey’s teachers are able to implement the New Jersey Student Learning Standards with fidelity, clarity and effectiveness.
NJDOE to Hold Virtual Presentation for Families on New Jersey's Bill of Rights for Deaf Students
The New Jersey Department of Education’s Office of Special Education is offering a virtual presentation to explain the state's bill of rights for deaf students.