NJSBA NEWS & INFORMATION
School Board Notes 5/6/25
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World Champion Quarterback Well BE Workshop 2025 Keynote Speaker
Mandatory Training
New Jersey state law requires new school board members and charter school trustees to attend training within 90 days of taking office.
NJSBA offers a One-Day New Board Member Orientation on May 17, 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Register.
This program will be offered in person at NJSBA headquarters in Trenton. This free opportunity will allow you to complete your mandated training requirements and also share knowledge and connect with fellow school leaders working towards the same goals. Breakfast & lunch will be provided. Registration must be handled by your school business administrator. *Details for this event are subject to change.”
NEW JERSEY EDUCATION NEWS
NJ.com
N.J. school board — slammed for proposing 36% tax hike — votes for smaller increase (covered in MSN.com)
After an outcry from residents and weeks of back-and-forth over the issue, the board instead voted to raise school taxes 18% last week over the objection of the Union County city’s mayor.
N.J. bill seeks to shield immigrant students’ data in financial aid forms
State lawmakers will consider a bill to limit information collected that could potentially identify undocumented students who opt out of filling out financial aid applications.
Federal judge temporarily restores $85 million in COVID-19 funding for N.J. schools
The ruling allows New Jersey and other states to continue to receive funding for mental health support and tutoring programs while the lawsuit against the Department of Education proceeds.
NJ Spotlight News
More Trump cuts, now to school mental health teams
Federal money helped expand treatment programs throughout NJ. That’s been slashed.
NJ Patch
NJSIAA Overhauls High School Sports Groupings, Report Says
The change in how schools are grouped for the state tournaments affects “non-traditional” public schools such as charter and choice schools.
NATIONAL EDUCATION NEWS
Associated Press
Federal judge orders Trump administration to unblock pandemic relief money for schools (covered in MSN.com)
A federal judge on Tuesday ordered the Education Department to undo a freeze on the last of the U.S. relief money given to schools to help students recover academically from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Education Week
Average Teacher Pay Increased Again This Year—Sort of. See How Your State Fared
Inflation is taking a bite out of teachers’ paychecks, according to new state-by-state salary data.
Want to Prepare Students for Navigating an AI-Driven World? Start in Math Class
Educators can leverage math class to teach students problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
Trump’s Barrage of Executive Orders for Education: How Significant Are They? (Opinion)
A GOP education expert gauges what’s really changed.
