School Board Notes

On Dec. 21, 2023, the Senate and Assembly met and granted final legislative approval to several education measures, sending them to Gov. Phil Murphy’s desk for further action. The governor also signed two previously conditionally vetoed bills into law.

This article is limited to a review of those matters in which the SEC found a violation of the School Ethics Act, and a review of the new public advisory opinion.

As of March 6, 2023, all new board members must complete mandated training within 90 days of taking office. This requirement, initiated by the School Ethics Commission, is aimed at ensuring that all board members have up-to-date knowledge and understanding...

As the state-designated provider of mandated training, the NJSBA offers its members numerous formats to fulfill their training requirements, including in-person, live virtual, and self-paced online training courses.

Citing the meaningful contributions that local board of education members and charter school and renaissance school project board of trustee members make to public education and to the quality of life in New Jersey, Gov. Phil Murphy has proclaimed January...

The winter 2024 issue of School Leader, which features a cover story on how to battle chronic absenteeism, is now available online.

Tammeisha Smith, an active NJSBA member who has served the Association in various leadership roles, has been named vice chair of the board of directors for the African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey.

The advisory includes deadlines for the portfolio appeals process as well as details on the electronic submission process. It also includes details on resources available via NJDOE Homeroom to support LEAs in successfully completing and submitting the required documents.

David J. Socolow, executive director of the New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority, recently sent a letter to educational agency leads and nonpublic school administrators, informing them about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid process.

The NJDOE is reviewing and revising the entirety of the ESSA state plan. The NJDOE is inviting diverse groups of stakeholders to discuss ways the NJDOE may continually improve schools that require targeted support and resources.

Florence Saslow, known to many as “Peggy,” died Dec. 26, 2023, at age 100. She was surrounded by her loving family at the time of her death.