NJSBA Board of Directors to Meet
In accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, notice is hereby provided of a meeting of the Board of Directors of the New Jersey School Boards…
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School Board Notes
Since 1953, New Jersey’s weekly education news report has offered up-to-date information on legislation, court decisions and other developments affecting school districts.
JANUARY 20, 2016 • VOL. XXXIX NO. 22
Articles
NJSBA Holds Joint Meeting of Association Committees
On Saturday, Jan. 16, members of NJSBA’s Legislative, Board of Directors, County Association Leadership and Urban Boards committees held a joint meeting to discuss the…
NJSBA’s Blogtalk Radio: Advice for New School Board Members
Every year in New Jersey an estimated five hundred new school board members begin their service on their local boards of education. They want to…
Court Rules to Protect Student Privacy
On Jan. 8, the Law Division of the New Jersey Superior Court published a decision which could have far-reaching effects on how New Jersey school…
School Ethics Commission Issues Opinions on Conflicts, Volunteering
Earlier this month, the School Ethics Commission (SEC) issued two public advisory opinions regarding board of education member conduct. Conflict Question In AO 19-15, the…
Legislative Update: Laws Enacted Impacting Bus Safety, Special Education and More
On Tuesday, Jan. 19, Gov. Christie signed into law dozens of bills that had been sent to his desk in the final week of the…
Governor Proclaims January 2016 “School Board Recognition Month”
Taking note of New Jersey’s record of excellence and achievement in public education, Gov. Chris Christie proclaimed January 2016 as School Board Recognition Month in the state.…