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February 19, 2025 VOL. XLVIII NO. 28

NJSBA Releases Report: 'New Dimensions in Career and Technical Education'

“New Dimensions in Career and Technical Education” is an update to the 2018 report from the Association’s Task Force on Educational Opportunities for the Non-College Bound Learner.

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Appellate Court Rules on OPRA Requests from Public Officials’ Personal Computers

The appellate court held that email logs on a school board member’s personal computer/private server are government records under OPRA.

NJSBA Nominating Committee Issues Report

All officer positions will be voted upon at the Annual Delegate Assembly meeting on May 10, 2025.

Municipalities Invited to Cut Energy Costs and Unlock ACES Program Benefits

The New Jersey School Boards Association is pleased to announce the opportunity for counties, municipalities and other local contracting units to voluntarily participate in the Alliance for Competitive Energy Services program and NJSBA’s Cooperative Pricing System.

NJSBA Webinars to Highlight CTE, New Board Member Self-Evaluation, Students’ Emotional Regulation and More

The New Jersey School Boards Association has a slate of engaging and timely webinars lined up, with more being added soon. Discover what’s in store and register for the programs that interest you the most.

Save the Date for NJSBA’s Upcoming Programs

The New Jersey School Boards Association has a variety of engaging one-day programs scheduled for spring.

NJDOE: State School Aid Decreases for the 2025-2026 School Year to Be Limited

The New Jersey Department of Education recently issued an advisory providing information regarding K-12 state school aid allocations for the upcoming school year to local educational agencies.

NJDOE Offers Recommendations Revolving Around Attendance and Student Court Appearances

The New Jersey Department of Education recently issued an advisory encouraging school districts to develop attendance policies that support student attendance at required or optional court appearances.

NJDOE’s Office of Special Education Releases ‘Transportation Considerations for Students with Disabilities’ Resource Guide

The New Jersey Department of Education’s Office of Special Education is pleased to announce the release of a new resource guide titled “Transportation Considerations for Students with Disabilities.”

Toolkit Available for Students Interested in Career and Technical Education

A new resource listing, “Explore Your Career Horizons,” has been developed for students, families and school counselors who are interested in a range of career and vocational areas.

Students Invited to Participate in the New Jersey Student Climate Challenge

The New Jersey Student Climate Challenge, which is organized by Sustainable Jersey for Schools, is open to New Jersey public school students in grades 6 to 12.