$13 Billion for Education in Newly-Enacted 2016-2017 Budget
On June 27, the Legislature sent the state’s 2016-2017 budget to the governor for approval. The legislation was passed with bipartisan support in the Senate…
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.
July 12, 2016 • Vol. XL No. 1
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Reflections: The 'Fairness Formula'
Over the past two weeks, it has been gratifying to read comments by local school leaders in response to the administration's proposed Fairness Formula—particularly the…
Sweeney Meets with Education Groups on Funding
On July 11, Senate President Steve Sweeney held a meeting with statewide education groups to discuss school funding and a bill proposed by Sweeney and…
State Board President Visits NJSBA
Mark Biedron, (at left in photograph) president of the State Board of Education, visited NJSBA offices on Monday, July 11, to speak with Dr. Lawrence…
Veteran BOE Member Joins NJSBA Field Services
The long-serving president of the Butler School Board, Matthew Lee, has joined the NJSBA Field Services staff as the new field services representative (FSR) in…
“Conversations on New Jersey Education” Features Interview with State Board of Education President
In New Jersey, changes in educational law or regulation go through an approval process that often includes the very public entities of the Legislature, governor…
Delegate Assembly Resolutions Deadline is Sept. 26
The cutoff for submission of resolutions for the next NJSBA Delegate Assembly will be 5 p.m., Monday, September 26. (The Delegate Assembly will take place…
Trenton Landmarks Commission Honors NJSBA
On June 28, Trenton’s Landmarks Commission for Historic Preservation honored the New Jersey School Boards Association with a certificate of appreciation for the improvements made…
Mandated Training Available at Workshop 2016
At Workshop 2016, school board members and charter school trustees may either fulfill their 2016 mandated training or take advantage of the opportunity to fulfill…
Summer Legislative Meeting Scheduled
Each year NJSBA’s governmental relations staff schedules meetings with local legislators during the summer, when lawmakers are in their home offices and typically have more…
The Updated NJSBA Legislative Directory Available for Download
There have been several changes in the Legislature since NJSBA’s Legislative Directory was released, including committee assignment changes and new faces in the ranks of…