School Board Notes – Mar. 17, 2026
2025 Unsung Superhero in Education Spotlight: Leon Bunion
NJSBA In the News
School districts say historic aid little help in fiscal ‘perfect storm’ | NJ Spotlight News
Added pressure, from health insurance to maintenance needs, and cities and suburbs alike fear smaller staffs and fewer programs… “There are savings to be achieved through shared services,” said Jonathan Pushman, senior director of advocacy for the New Jersey School Boards Association. “But consolidation isn’t necessarily the panacea that some folks would like to portray it as. It doesn’t always save money…” For NJSBA Education News anytime, visit the NJSBA website homepage, and scroll down to News and Resources.
Asbury Park Press
Monmouth County students want kids to be taught financial literacy – (MSN.com)
Three Monmouth County students hope a new bill in Trenton will help their classmates establish stronger financial futures.
MyCentralJersey.com
NJ upholds ethics violation against former Monroe school board member – (MSN.com)
The state commissioner of education has upheld a ruling that a former Monroe Township school board member violated ethics rules by using his private business to raise money for a middle school parent group.
NJ Spotlight News
Public hearings start this week on Sherrill’s new budget Months of vetting priorities will begin with four committee sessions for New Jerseyans to weigh in on $60.7 billion in proposed spending.
Montclair Local
Glenfield Sixth Graders Donate 100+ Bags of Clothing to Toni’s Kitchen
Glenfield Middle School sixth graders collected more than 100 bags of clothing during a spring cleaning drive Friday to benefit Toni’s Kitchen.
The Sandpaper
After-School Programs Enrich LBI Elementary Students
From skateboarding to seedlings, printmaking to puzzles, there’s so much to learn about, figure out and achieve as part of the Long Beach Island Elementary School’s after-school enrichment programs.
Snow Days Lead to Extension of Southern Regional School Year
It’s official. Southern Regional High School’s graduation date has been changed.
TAPinto.net
Tourette Syndrome Training Brings Awareness, Tools to Bayonne School Staff
Staff at Horace Mann Elementary School received training on supporting students with Tourette Syndrome and related conditions during a faculty in-service presentation earlier this month.
Sparta Middle School 2026 Educators of the Year Honored by Sparta Board of Education
Smiles, words of praise and congratulations, flowers and a pickle highlighted the annual presentation of Governor’s Educators of the Year at the February Sparta Board of Education meeting.
Nine BRHS Students Receive Art Awards
Nine Bridgewater-Raritan High School art students earned 20 honors in the elite 2026 Scholastic Art Awards program.