Governor Signs School Funding Reform Legislation
On July 24, Gov. Phil Murphy signed S-2, which repeals the enrollment growth aid caps and phases out the "adjustment aid" received by certain districts.
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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.
July 24, 2018 • Vol. XLII No. 3
Articles
Appellate Decision Rules on Superintendent Non-Renewal Notice
In a recent decision, the Appellate Division clarified that boards of education are required to provide superintendents with “an affirmative, timely declaration of non-renewal in writing.”
Monday, July 30 is Filing Deadline for School Board Candidates
The deadline for prospective school board candidates for the November annual school election to submit nominating petitions in fast approaching. Petitions are due Monday July 30.
Living in a Post-Janus World: What the Decision Means for Labor Relations in New Jersey
NJSBA has posted a "Frequently Asked Questions" document to address questions regarding the recent U.S. Supreme Court Janus decision.
Email Addresses Now Required on Nominating Petitions
On July 20, Gov. Phil Murphy signed S-1974, which requires that a nominating petition for any state, county, school, or municipal elective public office must include a functioning email address for the candidate.
State Board Elects Leaders, Receives Update on Standardized Testing
At its July monthly meeting, the State Board of Education elected a president and vice president, and heard updates from the NJDOE on standardized testing in the state.
School Board Members May Fulfill Their Gov. II – IV Training Requirements This August
In August NJSBA will offer two opportunities for board members in the second or third year of their first term, or in the first year of a re-elected or re-appointed term, to complete their mandated training.
Summer Legislative Meetings Begin
Photographs of some of NJSBA's summer meetings between board of education members and their local legislators.
Video: Monthly Minute Reviews Education News from June
June’s Monthly Minute video features the last-minute state budget deal, a major U.S. Supreme Court decision and the oldest high school graduate in New Jersey.
NJSBA TEC Webinars: STEM, Telecommunications Savings, & E-Rate
NJSBA will offer two technology-related webinars in August, one on STEM learning, and one on lowering school district operating expenses.
Start Planning to Leverage Available E-Rate Funding
A Sept. 18 webinar will feature an overview of the federal E-Rate program, and offer cost-savings strategies for school districts.
Position Vacancy: Counsel
NJSBA is seeking to fill the position of Counsel/Legal and Labor Relations to provide training and information to local board of education members and charter school trustees, school attorneys and school administrators.
Obituary: John Paladino, Newfield Board of Education
John C. Paladino, president of the Newfield Board of Education, passed away suddenly on Saturday, July 7, 2018.