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August 24, 2021 Vol. XLV No. 4

NJSBA Supports Safety Measures That Protect Children and Staff

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Legislative Update: Governor Signs Anti-Hazing Measure

The bill was inspired by an incident where a student from New Jersey fell down a flight of stairs and later died after participating in drinking games as part of the pledging process for a Penn State University fraternity.

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NJDOE Issues Guidelines for Educating Students During Quarantine

Class attendance statistics for students in quarantine must be reported.

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USDOE Releases Final Installment of $2.8 Billion in Pandemic Relief Funds to New Jersey

New Jersey school districts will be required to submit plans on how they will use the money by November 2021. 

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Don’t Forget to Register for NJSBA’s Virtual Workshop 2021

Workshop 2021 offers an exceptional return on investment for local school districts. The group registration fee gives 25 members of the district team access to more than 140 training and informational sessions at a per-person cost of $36.

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Parents Claim School District Bullied a Student Accused of HIB

The judge said claims of HIB are properly brought before the New Jersey Commissioner of Education and not through the courts.

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National School Bus Driver Shortage Affecting New Jersey Schools

Due to the shortage of properly-licensed bus drivers, districts are scrambling to cover transportation routes.

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NJSBA Bids Farewell to Three Retiring Longtime Staffers

Kim Blum, Cyndy Jahn and Jane Kershner are all retiring after many years of service.

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Association Member Input Sought for New Strategic Plan

NJSBA members who would like to be considered for participation should complete a registration form by Aug. 26.

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Nominate the Next New Jersey School Board Member of the Year

Nominations for the NJSBA’s 2021-2022 Board Member of the Year Award are due Friday, Sept. 10.

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Delegate Assembly Resolutions Cutoff

The cutoff for submission of resolutions for the next NJSBA Delegate Assembly is 5 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021.