$11.2 Million in School Construction Approved in Two School Districts
Voters in two New Jersey school districts approved construction proposals in special elections held Tuesday, Sept. 29, including one, Sterling Regional, in which one question…
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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.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2015 • VOL. XXXIX NO. 8
Articles
NJSBA Task Force to Address Accountability Regs, Seeks Members
In preparation for the November 2016 “sunset” of the state’s Accountability Regulations, NJSBA is establishing a staff task force to address strategies, including the crafting…
Common Core Review: Board Member Input Sought
In May, Governor Christie directed the New Jersey Department of Education to conduct a review of New Jersey's English language arts and mathematics standards, known…
Board Members Meet with Assemblyman
On Sept. 23, Assemblyman Anthony Bucco (Legislative District 25) met with local board of education members. Left to right, Dr. Antoine…
NJSBA Resolutions Subcommittee to Meet
In accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, notice is hereby provided of a meeting of the NJSBA Resolutions Subcommittee. The meeting previously scheduled for…
iSTEAM and Sustainability Area Gets a Makeover for Workshop 2015
This year’s Workshop will feature a completely renovated iSTEAM and Green Command Center. This new and improved facility, located on the Exhibit Floor, will have…
Legislative Committee Meets
On Saturday, Sept. 26 NJSBA’s Legislative Committee met in Trenton. Above are new members (left to right) Susan McGowan, Franklin Lakes…
Oct. 8 Webinar Available on Expanding School Breakfast Programs
School board members across the country have played an important role in bringing breakfast in the classroom and other alternative service models to their school…
County Scene: Mercer
Kimberley Harrington, chief academic officer and assistant commissioner for the division of teaching and learning at the New Jersey Department of…
NJSBA Executive Committee to Meet
In accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, notice is hereby provided of a meeting of the New Jersey School Boards Association’s Executive Committee. The…
NJSBA Board of Directors Highlights
The meeting of NJSBA's Board of Directors took place on Friday, Sept. 25, at the New Jersey School Boards Association headquarters in Trenton. The agenda…