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 24, 2021 • Vol. XLV No. 4
Articles
Legislative Update: Governor Signs Anti-Hazing Measure
The bill was inspired by an incident where a student from New Jersey fell down a flight of stairs and later died after participating in drinking games as part of the pledging process for a Penn State University fraternity.
NJDOE Issues Guidelines for Educating Students During Quarantine
Class attendance statistics for students in quarantine must be reported.
USDOE Releases Final Installment of $2.8 Billion in Pandemic Relief Funds to New Jersey
New Jersey school districts will be required to submit plans on how they will use the money by November 2021.
Don’t Forget to Register for NJSBA’s Virtual Workshop 2021
Workshop 2021 offers an exceptional return on investment for local school districts. The group registration fee gives 25 members of the district team access to more than 140 training and informational sessions at a per-person cost of $36.
Parents Claim School District Bullied a Student Accused of HIB
The judge said claims of HIB are properly brought before the New Jersey Commissioner of Education and not through the courts.
National School Bus Driver Shortage Affecting New Jersey Schools
Due to the shortage of properly-licensed bus drivers, districts are scrambling to cover transportation routes.
NJSBA Bids Farewell to Three Retiring Longtime Staffers
Kim Blum, Cyndy Jahn and Jane Kershner are all retiring after many years of service.
Association Member Input Sought for New Strategic Plan
NJSBA members who would like to be considered for participation should complete a registration form by Aug. 26.
Nominate the Next New Jersey School Board Member of the Year
Deadline for receipt of nominations is 4:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 10.
Delegate Assembly Resolutions Cutoff
The cutoff for submission of resolutions for the next NJSBA Delegate Assembly will be 5 p.m., Thursday, September 16, 2021.