School Board Notes
New Jersey's weekly education report offers up-to-date information on legislation, court decisions and other developments affecting school districts.
August 20, 2024 • VOL. XLVIII NO. 5
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New Jersey State Board of Education Acts on Various Items at Aug. 7 Meeting
The New Jersey State Board of Education heard updates and took action on numerous matters at its Aug. 7 meeting.
NJSBA's Fall Labor Summit: Navigating Labor Relations in the Educational Landscape
The New Jersey School Boards Association will host its Fall Labor Summit on Oct. 1, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. at NJSBA headquarters.
NJDOE Announces 2024-2025 County Teachers of the Year
The New Jersey Department of Education recently announced the 21 educators who have been named New Jersey’s 2024-2025 County Teachers of the Year.
New Jersey Department of Community Affairs Awards Grants for School Regionalization Studies
The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs Division of Local Government Services announced in a news release the awarding of School Regionalization Efficiency Program grants to five school districts.
N.J. Supreme Court Issues Important Decision Impacting the Provision of a FAPE to Special Education Students
The New Jersey Supreme Court issued a precedential decision addressing whether, under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, a student with disabilities who passes the General Education Development test can re-enroll in a local public high school.
Continued Analysis of Decisions Adopted by the School Ethics Commission on July 23, 2024
This article is limited to a discussion of the probable cause or “PC review” decision adopted in connection with C91-23, as well as the training decisions adopted by the SEC at its July 23 meeting.
An Opportunity to Provide Testimony to Educator Evaluation Review Task Force
Individuals interested in providing public testimony may register for the hearing. Registration is required by Aug. 26, 2024, at 5 p.m.
Additional Funding and Time Extension Available for LEAs Awarded High Impact Tutoring Funds
The NJDOE recently announced the extension of the project period for round one and round two awardees of the Learning Acceleration Program: High Impact Tutoring Grant through June 30, 2025.
School Districts Invited to Nominate Graduating Seniors in Approved CTE Programs as U.S. Presidential Scholars
The NJDOE invites school districts to nominate a graduating senior in an approved career and technical education program for recognition in the CTE component of the United States Presidential Scholars Program.
Using Title I, Part A Funds to Expand Access to Preschool Education
The New Jersey Department of Education has updated its Using Title I, Part A Funds for Preschool Programs guidance to further support LEAs and schools.
Murphy Administration Announces Promising Practices Project to Accelerate Student Learning
The NJDOE recently announced the participating schools involved in a research initiative to identify and spotlight innovative practices that New Jersey schools implemented to accelerate student learning.
Enrollment of Students Displaced by Natural Disasters
The NJDOE recently issued an advisory to facilitate a smooth enrollment process for students displaced by natural disasters (earthquakes, hurricanes, etc.), enabling those students to resume their education as efficiently as possible.
Enrollment of Students Based Upon Immigration Status
The New Jersey Department of Education recently issued a memorandum to ensure that all local educational agency personnel are aware of federal and state laws that prohibit denying the enrollment of students in public schools based on immigration status.
State Board of Education Adopts an Extended Schedule for Districts to Implement the 2023 NJSLS – Mathematics
The NJDOE appreciates the great strides that many districts have made thus far in aligning curricula and instruction to the revised 2023 mathematics standards to date and encourages districts to proceed with curricula planning.
Position Open: NJSBA Seeks Field Service Representative
The New Jersey School Boards Association is seeking one full-time field service representative for Central/Southern New Jersey.
Position Open: NJSBA Seeks Legal Researcher
This role is crucial in planning, organizing and assisting with the daily operation of the general counsel’s office.
Notice of a Meeting of the NJSBA's Executive Committee
Notice is hereby provided of the regular meeting of the New Jersey School Boards Association's Executive Committee, to be held on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024, at 3 p.m. at the NJSBA's headquarters.