May 21, 2024 • VOL. XLVII NO. 41 Archives - New Jersey School Boards Association

May 21, 2024 • VOL. XLVII NO. 41

Numerous Resolutions Debated at the NJSBA's Delegate Assembly

It was a busy day at the New Jersey School Boards Association’s semiannual Delegate Assembly on May 18 at the Conference Center at Mercer in West Windsor, with delegates considering 14 resolutions.

Legislative Update: Governor Approves Creation of Educator Evaluation Task Force; Senate Sends Bus Driver Shortage Measure to His Desk

The New Jersey Educator Evaluation Review Task Force will examine the educator evaluation process, gather data, evaluate the data and make recommendations concerning the annual evaluation process for teachers, principals, assistant principals and vice principals established pursuant to the TEACHNJ Act.

School Ethics Commission Adopts 10 Decisions at April Meeting

Of the 10 decisions adopted by the SEC, eight were posted on the SEC’s website; therefore, the other two matters (C63-23 and C74-23) remain pending. As in the past several months, none of the nine advisory opinions that the SEC considered making public are posted on the SEC’s website.

Registration Is Open for NJSBA's Spring School Law Forum

Organized by the New Jersey School Boards Association and AMPSA members, the 2024 Spring School Law program returns Tuesday, June 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the DoubleTree By Hilton in Monroe Township.

Upcoming Webinars: Best Practices for Policy Development; A Deep Dive into Microsoft Copilot

The New Jersey School Boards Association has two engaging and timely webinars lined up, with more being added soon.

Late Liquidation for American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Funds

The U.S. Department of Education acknowledges that some grantees may require flexibility liquidating remaining ARP ESSER funds under the ARP Act that are properly obligated by the Sept. 30, 2024, deadline.

'Education Matters' to Feature Student Representative on Verona Board of Education

Ray Pinney, lead director of member training and engagement at the NJSBA, will host a new 'Education Matters' podcast on June 3 at 1:30 p.m., with the student representative of the Verona Board of Education as his guest.

2024 Innovations in Special Education Award Winners Honored in Video in Celebration of Special Education Week in New Jersey

The New Jersey School Boards Association and ASAH, which serves the private special education community, are pleased to honor the four 2024 Innovations in Special Education Award winners in a special video.

Arts Ed NJ to Receive $100K Grant From National Endowment on the Arts

Arts Ed NJ has been approved for a $100,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts for a Grants for Arts Projects award, according to a news release.

New Website Provides Guidance and Resources to Support Multilingual Learners

To support the needs of multilingual learners, the New Jersey Department of Education’s Office of Supplemental Educational Programs developed a new website that provides guidance and resources for local educational agencies.

New Jersey Department of Education Seeks Input on Information Literacy Standards

Individuals interested in volunteering for the information literacy standards construction process should complete and submit a committee participation form no later than 11:59 pm on June 3, 2024.

NJDOE Shares Guidance to Promote Information Literacy

The New Jersey Department of Education recently issued an advisory with guidance for educators and administrators that aims to enhance information literacy in classrooms across the state.

Call for Student Entries in the NJSBA-Sponsored Category of the Garden State Film Festival

The New Jersey School Boards Association invites students to submit entries into its sponsored category of the annual Garden State Film Festival: “New Jersey Hometown Documentary Short.”

Verona Board of Education Earns Board Certification

This is the first time the Verona Board of Education has earned its Board Certification. Some of its former and current members had a vision to earn recognition for the board’s commitment to effective governance and the hard work its members have done on behalf of their students.

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