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School Board Notes

July 13, 2021 Vol. XLV No. 1
Governor signs education-related bills

Legislative Update: Murphy Signs Bill Permitting Parents to Ask That Their Child Repeat a Grade; Chapter 44 Measure Signed; Senate Approves Regionalization Bill  

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Updated Guidance for COVID-19 Prevention in K-12 Schools

Unvaccinated students must wear masks in the fall.

Register Today for Virtual Workshop 2021

The three-day virtual event is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 26 through Thursday, Oct. 28

Reminder: July 26 School Board Candidacy Deadline Approaching

Citizens interested in running for school board office must file nominating petitions by 4 p.m. on Monday, July 26 for their names to appear on the Nov. 2 general election ballot.

July 15 Facebook Live Event Will Focus on How the Environment Affects School Boards and Their Communities

Highlights from the recent workshop, “Beyond COVID-19: N.J. Schools Re-opening,” will be discussed.

Education Commissioner Upholds Censure of School Board Member

The censured board member disagreed with a decision by the education commissioner and said her board would take corrective action, though the board had not voted to do so.

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.

The Science Behind Later Start Times for Schools

In an Education Matters video interview, the NJSBA’s Ray Pinney spoke recently with Dr. Bert Mandelbaum about the impact of sleep deprivation on middle and high school students.

School Law Forum Scheduled for July 22

Practicing school board attorneys will share research and their own experiences in addressing the latest court decisions, administrative rulings, statutes, and code that affect school district governance.

Grants Available to Replace Diesel Vehicles with Electric

Project proposals are due by July 30.

NJSBA CAL Meeting Goes Hybrid

NJSBA hosts first meeting with in-person attendees since March 2020.

NJSBA Vice President Bruce R. Young Honored for Exemplary School Board Service

The Bergen County School Boards Association (BCSBA) presented Young with the Archie F. Hay Award, which honors local board members who exemplify Dr. Hay's leadership in the field of education.

Obituary: Ava Finnerty, 72, Bayonne School Board Member and Longtime Teacher

“She devoted her life to education, and she was a vital asset on the school board,” said board president Maria Valado. “She will truly be missed.”