August 04, 2022
Resolutions for the Nov. 19 meeting must be received at NJSBA’s office by 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15. Notice regarding the cutoff date was emailed to school business administrators, county association presidents, board presidents and board delegates on June 16.
July 25, 2022
While the final premium rates for the plan year beginning Jan. 1, 2023, have not been made public, there are reports that those increases will be in the double-digit range, as will the premiums for the State Health Benefits Program.
July 22, 2022
The fiscal year 2023 Appropriations Act includes $420 million of extraordinary special education aid to reimburse districts for costs incurred in fiscal year 2022 (the 2021-2022 school year).
July 25, 2022
The commissioner of education recently issued decisions on harassment, intimidation and bullying; tenure and indemnification that may be of interest to boards of education and their administrative teams.
July 25, 2022
Last week, the New Jersey Appellate Division affirmed the commissioner of education’s decision that a board member violated the School Ethics Act, N.J.S.A. 18A:12-21 et seq. when he filed a petition with the commissioner without approval by the whole board.
July 23, 2022
The New Jersey School Boards Association is expressing its concern about potential increases in 2023 premiums for the School Employees’ Health Benefits Program.
July 22, 2022
Practicing school board attorneys shared insights on recent court decisions, administrative rulings, statutes and codes that affect public education and school district governance.
July 22, 2022
Patricia Rees, who began at the New Jersey School Boards Association as a county activities coordinator for the state’s northern 11 counties in 2015, has joined the field services department.
July 22, 2022
The New Jersey Department of Education recently released the 2022 Taxpayers’ Guide to Education Spending to help New Jersey residents and interested citizens learn more about the spending practices of school districts across the state.
July 22, 2022
Gov. Phil Murphy recently signed a law that requires the State Board of Education to administer the New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment as a field test for the class of 2023, according to a broadcast memo from the New Jersey Department of Education, which also issued "Start Strong" guidance.