NJSBA’s Hometown Documentary Short category winners in the Garden State Film Festival: (/Garden-State-Film-Festival/32426)
Winner: “Bombers Beyond: The Happiest Place in Town”
Sayreville War Memorial High School
Student: Kate Burns, Director
Teacher: Nicholas Taylor
School Board Notes • March 24, 2026
Governor Sherrill, Assemblywoman Katz Highlight Kids’ Online Safety Agenda, Legislation. For NJSBA Education News anytime, visit the NJSBA website homepage, and scroll down to News and Resources.
Asbury Park Press
Lakewood school tax to increase by $140 per year under new budget – (MSN.com)
Township homeowners will pay an average of $140 more in school taxes under the proposed 2026-2027 budget released Wednesday, which includes sharp increases in health benefit costs, loan repayments and out of district tuition.
Chalkbeat
Newark Public Schools eyes $498 million, 30-year lease for new East Ward school
Newark Public Schools is considering a three-decade, $498 million property lease to open a school in the East Ward, as the district waits for the state to deliver on new buildings.
NJ.com
These 9 school districts are the biggest winners in N.J.’s new funding plan – (Yahoo.com)
When Gov. Mikie Sherrill introduced her proposed record-high education budget earlier this month, more than 400 school districts were slated to see their state funding increase.
NJ school district threatened with lawsuit over how it protects transgender students – (MSN.com)
A law firm that recently prevailed before the U.S. Supreme Court said it will sue a Bergen County school district unless it eliminates privacy protections for transgender students.
NJ Spotlight
Newark’s $500M no-bid school deal linked to mayor’s big donor
Lease would cost $1 million a month, according to school board, which declined to give details about the developer at a public meeting.
New Jersey Globe
Republicans push for changes in school funding practices
Republicans are continuing their push to increase funding for school districts they say are underfunded by the state formula, with Assemblyman Gregory McGuckin (R-Toms River) criticizing Democrats for allowing tax breaks while capping increases in school district funding.
NJ Patch
Middletown BOE President Chris Aveta States Why He Supports School Closures
MIDDLETOWN — On Thursday afternoon, Middletown school board president Chris Aveta released the following statement to Patch.
TAPinto.net
New Brunswick OKs $306.7M Budget, Adds 22 Autism Position
New Brunswick – The New Brunswick Board of Education voted at Tuesday night’s meeting to adopt a $306,673,027 budget that will increase the taxes for the average New Brunswick household by $96 a year.
Newark Board of Education Moves Forward on Half-Billion-Dollar Elementary School
Newark – The Newark Board of Education voted unanimously Wednesday to move forward with a plan to lease a new elementary school in the city’s Ironbound neighborhood.
Readington District Introduces New Framework Policy Regarding Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
READINGTON – The Readington Township Board of Education introduced Policy 1552 and Regulation 1552 for first reading at its March 10 meeting, establishing a comprehensive new framework for addressing sexual harassment of staff in the district.
Passaic Valley High School Board Explores New State Financing Option for Facilities Upgrades
LITTLE FALLS – The Passaic Valley High School Board of Education is reviewing a new state law that allows school districts to finance capital projects without relying on voter-approved referendums, a move aimed at improving educational facilities while limiting the impact on taxpayers.
Roosevelt Elementary Students ‘Plant’ Seeds of Compassion in Classroom Kindness Garden
RAHWAY — While February may be the shortest month of the year, students in Ms. Christa Kukan’s class at Roosevelt Elementary School proved it has the biggest heart. To conclude their “Kindness Month” celebration, the class unveiled a vibrant Kindness Garden, a creative project designed to showcase the power of small gestures.
