School Board Notes
New Jersey's weekly education report offers up-to-date information on legislation, court decisions and other developments affecting school districts.
July 27, 2021 • Vol. XLV No. 2
Articles
NJSBA ‘Workshop Wind Down’ at Workshop 2021
The new 'Wind Down' program will give conference attendees a chance to gather in smaller, informal groups to discuss topics and interact with fellow board members.
What You Need to Know About Educational Equity and Critical Race Theory
The NJSBA is providing information on a topic that has surfaced at many board meetings.
Leadership Tips: Equity in a Divided Community
Here is useful information on how to interact with the public in a productive, professional manner.
School Leader: A Look at What’s Ahead for Schools—and NJSBA
The new issue features an interview with NJSBA’s new president, Irene LeFebvre.
USDOE Releases Questions and Answers on Sexual Harassment
The recently released Q&A document clarifies how the federal Office for Civil Rights interprets schools’ existing obligations concerning sexual harassment complaints.
School Mental Health Services Regional Planning Sessions: How Can Schools Meet the Need?
Technical assistance sessions will provide an overview of school mental health services, including strategies for identifying needs, and ideas for how to target COVID relief funds to close gaps in services.
Court Denies Mother’s Request for Hearing on Access to Child’s Special Education Records
The Superior Court ruled that a parent does not have an independent right to a due process hearing when seeking to pursue a stand-alone denial-of-access claim.
USDOE Says Students with ‘Long COVID’ May Qualify for Services
Federal civil rights office says 'long-term' COVID symptoms may qualify as a disability.
Officers Re-elected at State Board of Education Meeting
Kathy Goldenberg and Andrew Mulvihill were re-elected as president and vice-president, respectively.