School Board Notes • March 24, 2026
Governor Sherrill, Assemblywoman Katz Highlight Kids’ Online Safety Agenda, Legislation.
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Asbury Park Press
Little Egg Harbor schools looks to cut fulltime paraprofessional staff – (MSN)
The Little Egg Harbor School District is considering laying off 81 full-time paraprofessionals from local elementary schools and refilling their positions with part-time workers who will not receive benefits.
Chalkbeat
Newark Public Schools’ $1.67 billion budget raises property taxes, boosts school programs
Newark Public Schools will spend $1.67 billion next year after the school board approved a budget Thursday that tops last year’s by $100 million.
Daily Record
Will NJ name Blue Ribbon schools in 2026? A look at past honorees – (MSN)
For years, the National Blue Ribbon Schools program annually honored the most successful schools around the United States. Also covered on NorthJersey.com
NJ.com
Bernards schools propose students pay up to $200 in activity fees for sports, clubs
Students in one of New Jersey’s wealthiest towns may soon have to pay up to $200 to play school sports or join clubs as local officials pursue ways to close a $6 million budget deficit.
NJ Spotlight News
Newark mayor denies role in $500M school deal linked to donor ‘It’s a lot of money,’ says Baraka, and suggests that state, rather than city, should handle the construction.
TAPinto.net
County College of Morris Launches First NASA Astro Camp® for Middle School Students
RANDOLPH – Middle school students will have the opportunity to reach for the stars this summer as County College of Morris (CCM) hosts its first NASA Astro Camp® on campus.
Edison Board of Education Approves Preliminary Budget, School Taxes Expected to Increase by 12%
EDISON – On Tuesday, the Edison Board of Education passed their preliminary budget, which includes a nearly 12% increase in school taxes.
Hawthorne BOE Advances Safety Upgrades, Facility Improvements Despite Budget Pressures
HAWTHORNE — Despite ongoing budget challenges, the Board of Education is continuing to move forward with facility upgrades and safety improvements, officials said during the March 24 meeting.
New Providence School District honors their Teachers of the Year
NEW PROVIDENCE – The four New Providence School District recipients of the Union County Teacher Recognition Program award were honored at the Board of Education meeting on Thursday, March 26, 2026. One teacher from each school was selected from nominations collected from students, parents and staff.
