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 9, 2024 • VOL. XLVIII NO. 2
Articles
NJSBA Mourns Daniel Sinclair, Former NJSBA President
Daniel Thomas Sinclair, who served as president of the New Jersey School Boards Association from 2017-2019, died Saturday, July 6 after a courageous fight with cancer.
‘Education Matters’ to Explore Using AI in the Classroom and as a School District
Dr. Peter Hughes, superintendent of the Cresskill School District, will explore how his district uses AI in the classroom and to conduct district business.
NJSBA Survey: Take a Moment to Share Your Thoughts About Career and Technical Education
The NJSBA is sending out a brief survey about career-focused learners as it updates a 2018 report. Please take the survey.
Annual School Elections Candidate Petition Deadline Approaching
School board secretaries and residents interested in board member candidacy can download the NJSBA 2024 November Election Candidate Kit online.
Upcoming Webinars: E-Rate Funding, Education Law, the Evolving Landscape of Labor Relations and a Legislative Update
The New Jersey School Boards Association has a slate of engaging and timely webinars lined up, with more being added soon.
NJDOE Shares Guidance for Chapter 27 Emergency Virtual or Remote Instruction Programs
Each chief school administrator must submit the LEA’s plan for the next school year, approved by the district board of education or charter or renaissance school project board of trustees, and the completed checklist to the respective county office of education.
LEAs Have Option to Extend Their 2019-2022 Comprehensive Equity Plan
An LEA may extend implementation of its current CEP by one year by submitting a statement of assurance to its executive county superintendent by Aug. 15, 2024.
NJSBA Staff Members Attend the 2024 Federation of Trainers Conference
Staff members from the New Jersey School Boards Association played an active role in the 2024 Federation of Trainers Conference hosted by the Minnesota School Boards Association.