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School-Board-Notes, June 16, 2026
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MSN.com
Hunterdon vocational superintendent named top in county
Hunterdon County officials honored vocational school Superintendent Todd Bonsall after he was named the county’s Superintendent of the Year.
NJ.com
The surprising reason 2 of N.J.’s tiniest school districts can’t merge — even if they want to (on Yahoo.com)
The chance that two of New Jersey’s smallest school districts will merge appears to be slim after a report found combining the towns’ schools could raise taxes in one district.
In dizzying move, NJ reverses objection to Paterson closing 4 schools (on MSN.com)
A top state education official has backed off her last-minute June 8 directive that told the school district to suspend its plans to eliminate the city’s four choice elementary schools.
Dozens of NJ school districts faced layoffs this year. Lawmakers say they have a fix. (on MSN.com)
As lawmakers push to finalize the proposed $60 billion state budget, Democrats are pushing a plan that would make it easier for New Jersey school districts to plan their own budgets in the future.
NJ Spotlight News
Funding fix sought for Pinelands, Highlands school districts
Environmentally sensitive areas have limited ability to broaden tax bases as they’re hit with state aid reductions.
Days before NJ budget deadline, major spending details unclear
Even Murphy, a Democrat, wanted more scrutiny of lawmakers’ last-minute requests, and a Republican bill would increase transparency.
New Jersey Monitor
Gov. Sherrill signs law to boost subsidized school meal participation
The new law is aimed at ensuring all families eligible for subsidized school meals know how to sign up for them.
Philadelphia Inquirer
Vineland schools relax teacher dress code for end of school year (on MSN.com)
Vineland’s public school teachers are having an easier time with the question of what to wear to work — at least for the final days of the school year.
Montclair Local
Montclair Schools Face Criticism Over Use of Divisive Antisemitism Definition in Staff Training
The Montclair Board of Education on Wednesday faced criticism over the school district’s use of a controversial definition of antisemitism, something the superintendent said was because of a federal legal settlement resolving claims that a now-former teacher discriminated against Jewish students.
Star News Group
Boro school district settles $45K bullying lawsuit
The legal guardian of two former Memorial Middle School students has settled a $45,000 lawsuit accusing the Point Pleasant Board of Education of failing to adequately respond to complaints of bullying that led to the students being placed into therapy for depression.
TAPinto.net
Readington Students Present Topics of Concern in Project Citizen Forum
The students presented, by their choice of topics, a view of the world they as adults will inherit.
South Plainfield’s Student Board of Ed Reps Recognized
At a June 10 meeting, the five high school students who served as representatives on the South Plainfield Board of Education (SPBOE) during the 2025-2026 school year were recognized.
