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Negotiations Data Portal- NJSBA maintains a comprehensive database of teacher contract bargaining data, including settlement rates and board achievements, salary guide data and longevity summaries, a compilation of teacher’s collective negotiation agreements, and a new report generator that allows you to select the parameters of the settlement and salary guide data reports with the ability to download your selection into a spreadsheet or a report. For access visit the NJSBA website at njsba.org/services/labor-relations.
School Board Notes, April-21-2026
2025 Unsung Superhero in Education Spotlight: Kenny Sinnott
Capitol Watch: Spring 2026, April 21, 2026
The quarterly newsletter of the New Jersey School Boards Association’s Governmental Relations Department provides updates on legislation that could impact school districts in the Garden State. For NJSBA Education News anytime, visit the NJSBA website homepage, and scroll down to News and Resources.
Chalkbeat
Colorado law that allows school shooting victims to sue may contain an unintended loophole
When Colorado lawmakers passed a law in 2015 allowing school districts to be held liable for school shootings, they intended to give both staff and students the opportunity to sue…But more than a decade later, it’s not clear whether the law applies to school staff.
Poor children still face large resource gaps outside of school, study finds
Children from low-income families have roughly $80,000 less invested in their development, well-being, and education relative to their peers from high-income households, according to a new study. The research is significant because it puts a figure on what has long been known: Children do not have the same access to the resources that might help them flourish.
NJ.com
Mayor-backed slate likely sweeps school board race in NJ.’s biggest district – (MSN.com)
A mayoral backed slate appeared to sweep the annual Newark school board election for the 11th straight year on Tuesday, taking all three seats with full, 3-year terms, plus a single seat with one year remaining on an unexpired term, according to preliminary results from the Essex Council Clerk’s office.
Students at Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School walkout in protest of immigration enforcement – (MSN)
Just as the 11 a.m. school bell rang, students at Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School flowed out the front doors.
April 21, 2026 School Board Election Unofficial Results:
(Results gathered from news outlets and respective county clerks)
Bergen and Passaic Counties
Essex County https://results.enr.clarityelections.com/NJ/Essex/126190/web.345435/#/summary
Hudson County https://results.enr.clarityelections.com/NJ/Hudson/126206/web.345435/#/summary
Middlesex
https://results.enr.clarityelections.com/NJ/Middlesex/126205/web.345435/#/summary
Union https://results.enr.clarityelections.com/NJ/Union/126185/web.345435/#/summary
NJ Patch
Monmouth County 7th Graders Asked To Name A Recycling Superhero
Any Monmouth seventh grader can submit a name for the superhero, along with a letter explaining their choice and why recycling is important.
Lacey Township Schools Honor 7 Teachers Of The Year Across District
Principals and district leaders honored educators from each school during the Board of Education meeting.
3 Run Unopposed In Irvington School Election: See Results For Public Question
Irvington residents went to the polls to vote in the 2026 school election.
TAPinto.net
Camden City School District Pulls Plan to Eliminate Three Magnet High School
CAMDEN – After community protest and a student walkout, the Camden City School District on Tuesday eliminated its plan to dissolve three magnet high schools and fold them into Camden High School.
Berkeley Heights Schools Sought PILOT Relief. The Township Said No. The Question of Who Pays Remains
BERKELEY HEIGHTS. — After nearly three months of requests from Berkeley Heights school officials seeking financial relief tied to residential developments operating under PILOT agreements, township officials delivered a formal response: the township cannot share the revenue — at least not at this time.
Eisenhower Holds Annual STEAM Fair (Photo Gallery)BRIDGEWATER – Eisenhower Intermediate School held its annual STEAM fair, April 16, celebrating projects and work done by the students in science, technology and mathematics.