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School Board Notes

July 1, 2025 VOL. XLIX NO. 1

Governor Signs State Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 into Law

The educational components of the Appropriations Act largely align with the governor’s proposed budget, which he announced in February.

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Legislative Update: Public Notice Reform Among Bills Signed into Law; Legislature Sends Education-Related Bills to Governor’s Desk Before Summer Recess Begins

The NJSBA reports on a large group of education-related bills that moved through the Legislature on June 30.

Workshop 2025: Where Education Excellence Takes Center Stage

This year’s Workshop theme, “Your Ticket to Big Ideas and Bright Futures,” highlights our focus on encouraging students to “think big” and chase their dreams – no matter how distant they may seem.

2025 Spring School Law Forum Draws Record Attendance

Kathleen Asher, Esq., NJSBA Director of Labor Relations, underscored the critical role of legal professionals in education, and the importance of preserving rights in times of change.

Securing Our Children’s Future Bond Act Water Infrastructure Improvement Grant Applications Open

School District grant applications are due on July 25, 2025.

U.S. Supreme Court Grants Preliminary Injunction Permitting Parental Opt-Out for LGBTQ+-Inclusive Books 

When parents sought to have their children excused from instruction involving LGBTQ+ books, the school board initially compromised with the parents by notifying them when the storybooks would be taught. However, less than a year later, the board rescinded the parental opt-out policy.

Decisions Adopted by the School Ethics Commission in June

Six decisions from the June 17 meeting were posted on the New Jersey Department of Education’s website.

Take Notice! Here Is How Your District’s Student Filmmakers Can Create a Documentary about a Hometown Hero Over the Summer

Ready, set, action! Encourage your district’s student filmmakers to learn the power of storytelling and visual communication.

Camden County Educational Services Commission Hosts Lively Ceremony for New Recreational Facilities

The community turned out to celebrate the Valerie Still Youth Empowerment Zone basketball and pickleball courts.

BradyPLUS Partners with Hudson County Schools of Technology to Launch Culinary Training on Wheels

The Outdoor Classroom Food Bus provides high school students a hands-on culinary training experience.

Bergen County School Boards President Michael A. Jacobs Honored with the 2025 Archie F. Hay Award 

The award recipient has extensive experience in education advocacy. He  represented Bergen County on the NJSBA Board of Directors and contributed to strategic planning and leadership selection efforts.

Summer Schedule Begins for NJSBA and School Board Notes 

Starting on July 15, School Board Notes will be published every other week.