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School Board Notes

December 23, 2025 VOL XLIX NO. 19
NJSBA CEO Tim Purnell, seated at desk, wearing a winter sweater, holding a white NJSBA coffee mug, smiling

A Message of Peace

A holiday message from NJSBA Executive Director Dr. Timothy Purnell.

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Governor Murphy Proclaims January 2026 School Board Recognition Month

January 2026 is the 24th annual School Board Recognition Month in New Jersey, a time to raise public awareness of the role and responsibilities of local boards of education and to thank school board members throughout the state.

Legislative Update: Cell Phone Legislation Lands on Governor's Desk; Senate and Assembly Approve Many Other Bills

In addition to multiple voting sessions, several committees also met at the State House and advanced noteworthy legislation.

Updates on Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Audit Reports Due Date for LEAs Requiring the 2025 Compliance Supplement

The Department of Education recently provided local educational agencies (LEAs), public school accountants, and public school auditors with important updates regarding submission of Fiscal Year 2024-2025 audit reports.

The Board Leader’s Advantage: NJSBA LEAD Masterclass Series

The New Jersey School Boards Association is pleased to unveil its newest program, “The Board Leader’s Advantage: NJSBA LEAD Master Class Series.”

Applications Open for Shared Services and Regionalization Grants

The Division of Local Government Services (DLGS) is now accepting FY2026 grant applications for the Local Efficiency Achievement Program (LEAP) and School Regionalization Efficiency Program (SREP).

Application Deadline Approaching: STEAM Tank Challenge

A reminder that the application deadline for the 2026 STEAM Tank Challenge is approaching.

Application Deadline Approaching: 2026 Garden State Film Festival

The New Jersey School Boards Association invites students to submit entries into its sponsored category of the annual Garden State Film Festival.

School Board Notes Will Be on Break Next Week

School Board Notes will be on a scheduled break for the holidays.