NJSBA AT YOUR SERVICE
NJSBA Presents “Battle of the Counties”
The Battle of the Counties is a new statewide competition that encourages increased engagement and participation in NJSBA and County School Boards Association activities.
This annual challenge will run from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. Board members are asked to work collaboratively to increase their district’s attendance and participation at select events and programs throughout the year.
Visit the Battle of the Counties webpage to see the full details about participation.
School Board Notes
School-Board-Notes, Sept., 30, 2026
Lead Story: NJSBA Names the 2026-2027 School Board Member of the Year
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Asbury Park Press
Students irate as OCVTS arts high school cancels show about Holocaust (covered on MSN.com)
Students and theater advocates are crying “censorship” over a decision to cancel a performance based on a novel examining the Holocaust at Ocean County Vocational Technical School’s Grunin Performing Arts Academy.
Courier Post
Michael McClure of Maple Shade named member of the year by the NJSBA
The New Jersey School Board Association (NJSBA) has announced its 2026-2027 School Board Member of the Year: Michael McClure of Maple Shade’s school board.
New Jersey Globe
Sherrill launches group to tackle rising public employee health costs
Gov. Mikie Sherrill is launching a broad working group to recommend changes to New Jersey’s public employee health benefits system, bringing unions, health care providers, insurers, local government groups, and lawmakers together to control rising costs.
Montclair Local
Montclair Board of Education Works to Relocate Election Polling Sites Out of School-Owned Buildings
Montclair Board of Education members have been working in conjunction with township officials to relocate polling sites out of school-owned buildings and to alternative sites in town.
TAPinto.net
Rahway’s Franklin Elementary Celebrates Digital Citizenship Month with 5th-Grade Classes
In honor of National Digital Citizenship Week this October, Franklin Elementary School is empowering students to navigate the online world safely and responsibly. Educational Technology Specialist Ms. Ashley Shanley is visiting 5th-grade classrooms to lead the program using Google’s Be Internet Awesome curriculum.
Paramus School District Awarded for Strong Social Media Presence
The Paramus Public School District has been recognized by The New Jersey School Public Relations Association (NJSPRA) as a winner in the 2026 School Communication Award Program. Paramus received an Award of Excellence — Best in Class in the Social Media category, according to NJSPRA.
John P. Holland Students Get Firsthand Look at Education Policy, Public Service
A discussion about the future of New Jersey’s public charter schools gave five John P. Holland Charter School students a firsthand look at how decisions affecting their education are debated at the state level, and left one student considering a future in public service.
