School Board Notes

A bill that would require the education commissioner to prepare a series of reports on student learning loss during the COVID-19 pandemic has resurfaced and appears to be on its way to final legislative approval.

NJSBA President Irene LeFebvre reminds board members that the NJSBA has opportunities for volunteer service on standing committees and task forces, as well as on occasional ad hoc committees.

The New Jersey School Boards Association is proud to announce its new Labor Contract Wellness Check and Salary Guide Wellness Check programs.

On Saturday, Dec. 11, the New Jersey School Boards Association’s Legislative Committee met virtually to discuss, among other topics, the proposed NJSBA Legislative Advocacy Agenda for the 2022-2023 state legislative session.

New Jersey School Boards Association staff and representatives from the U.S. Army met at NJSBA headquarters to talk about how to continue to work for school board members and students through the annual STEAM Tank Challenge and other initiatives.

At the Dec. 13 meeting of the Passaic County School Boards Association, longtime board members were honored for their service.

As of Tuesday, Dec. 7, about 70% of New Jersey state employees across 50 departments, agencies, authorities and commissions were fully vaccinated, Gov. Phil Murphy said during a Dec. 13 media briefing that sounded the alarm on a rising number...

The advisory calls for a swift and coordinated response to the crisis as the nation continues to battle the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Building Capacity for Career Pathways in Comprehensive Schools (Cohort 2) grant is being offered to eligible schools serving grades 9-12 that do not currently have an approved CTE program or CTE program of study.

The winners, their teachers and families are invited to a reception on the Seton Hall University campus. They receive certificates, gifts and monetary awards.

Kindergarten through 12th grade teachers who are concerned with confronting prejudice and furthering social justice through the study of the Holocaust and other genocides are eligible for Keats grants.

After receiving the individual student reports, a copy must be mailed to parents/guardians within 30 days, which will be Jan. 13, 2022 (30 days after participating districts were to have received the individual student reports, which was Dec. 14).

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