School Board Notes

The New Jersey School Boards Association is sending its condolences to Winder, Georgia and the surrounding area after a school shooting.

This new law allows districts to submit proposals to voters at a special school election to raise such additional funds for the subsequent school budget year.

The New Jersey School Boards Association will host its Fall Labor Summit on Oct. 1, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. at NJSBA headquarters.

This four-day experience is the largest training conference for school officials in the Garden State.

The New Jersey School Boards Association is hosting in-person regional Candidates Briefings to address the structure and responsibilities of local school boards in New Jersey.

Assembly Speaker Craig J. Coughlin (D-19), the longest serving speaker in New Jersey’s history, was recently featured on “Education Matters.”

he New Jersey School Boards Association has a slate of engaging and timely webinars lined up, with more being added soon.

Whether in-person or virtual, participation in any county association meeting earns you one Board Member Academy Credit and one County Meeting credit.

As students return to school, the New Jersey Department of Education is highlighting some of the changes, programs and initiatives that students, parents and teachers may see heading into the 2024-2025 school year.

The New Jersey Department of Education is encouraging school districts to participate in its “Teach. Inspire. New Jersey.” campaign.

The use of cell phones in schools is a complex issue that requires careful consideration of the educational environment, student well-being and the diverse needs of the school community.

Educating students about the attacks offers vital insights into contemporary global dynamics, shaping students’ understanding of recent history and current events.

The New Jersey Department of Education recently highlighted a requirement that stipulates certain local education agencies must provide certain student information to certain parties.

The Government Records Council has announced that its “Adoptable OPRA request form” portal is now available.

The Delegate Assembly, which is the New Jersey School Boards Association’s policymaking body, is scheduled to convene Dec. 7, 2024.

The New Jersey School Boards Association is seeking one full-time field service representative for Central/Southern New Jersey.

The New Jersey School Boards Association is seeking a legal researcher to support the general counsel.

Peter Wendrychowicz, who served as a member of the Mahwah Board of Education for 29 years and was a member of the New Jersey School Boards Association’s board of directors, died Aug. 31, 2024.