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Capitol Watch – The quarterly newsletter of the New Jersey School Boards Association’s Governmental Relations Department, updates board of education members, school administrators and other school leaders on legislation that could impact school districts in the Garden State.
Published in a concise format that’s easy to scan, the newsletter summarizes bills and provides insights on the Association’s advocacy efforts on behalf of its members.
For the latest issue click here: capitol-watch.
School Board Notes
School-Board-Notes-Oct., 14, 2026
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NJ.com
N.J. bill aims to ease high school coaching shortage by recruiting military veterans
A bill recently introduced in the New Jersey legislature would allow military veterans to coach public school sports without teaching or substitute certificates, opening the door to a new pool of candidates as schools struggle to fill coaching positions.
N.J. teacher surprised with prestigious $25K award
A school wide assembly at Carroll Robbins Elementary School in Trenton took place as the Milken Family Foundation made a special announcement by awarding first grade ESL teacher Katherine Delvaux the newest Milken Educator Award recipient.
Cursive is mandatory in N.J. schools again. Digital age kids are loving it. (Yahoo.com)
Cursive handwriting is really back in all New Jersey elementary schools thanks to a new state law. And these children of the digital age are looping it and loving it.
New Jersey Globe
Former Hillsborough school district worker admits to $70,000 in kickbacks
A former Hillsborough Township School District worker has admitted to paying approximately $70,000 in cash kickbacks to the district’s former business administrator as part of a fraudulent overtime scheme that siphoned more than $156,000 in public funds.
Sherrill visits Cherry Hill school to assess impact of statewide cell phone ban
Gov. Mikie Sherrill visited Cherry Hill High School East on Thursday to hear from students about New Jersey’s new statewide ban on cell phones during the school day, a policy that educators say is already improving classroom engagement and reducing distractions.
Why was a school board election canceled?
Voters in East Newark will decide on November 3 whether to reduce their school board from nine members to seven, but Hudson County election officials have already removed two vacant seats from the ballot, effectively treating the referendum as though voters had approved it.
NJ Patch
NJ’s Best Middle Schools Ranked In New Analysis
Infinity Institute is the best public middle school in New Jersey, according to a new ranking from U.S. News & World Report.
TAPinto.net
From Bachata to Polonez: Linden Celebrates a World of Culture
The rhythm of Latin music met the elegance of Poland’s traditional Polonez on Friday evening as Linden Public Schools brought its celebration of Hispanic and Polish heritage to a colorful, spirited close.
Morris School Board to Consider $158.4 Million Bond Sale, School Calendar Oct. 26
A proposed $158.4 million school bond sale, the 2027–2028 school calendar, preschool enrollment projections and arts grants are among the items scheduled for consideration at the Morris School District Board of Education’s Monday, October 26 meeting.
Bernards Schools Outline $82M Facilities Plan Ahead of Potential Referendum
Bernards Township Public Schools is preparing for a potential school facilities referendum as district officials work to address approximately $82 million in repairs and upgrades identified across the district’s six schools over the next decade.
Rahway’s Roosevelt Elementary School Unites for Kindness and Cancer Research on Pink Shirt Day
Roosevelt Elementary School turned into a sea of pink on Wednesday, October 14, as students, teachers, and staff joined together to celebrate Pink Shirt Day, a nationwide initiative dedicated to combating bullying and promoting kindness, diversity, and community inclusion.
Roselle Park Students Win First Place in Statewide STEAM Competition
Four students from Roselle Park’s Robert Gordon Elementary School were recognized for their invention that could help save lives.
Harding Hawks Stand Proud: Celebrating Red Ribbon Week
KENILWORTH, NJ – This week Harding students are joining millions of students nationwide to celebrate Red Ribbon Week, the country’s oldest and largest drug abuse prevention campaign.
