School Board Notes
New Jersey's weekly education report offers up-to-date information on legislation, court decisions and other developments affecting school districts.
September 17, 2024 • VOL. XLVIII NO. 8
Articles
Voters Decide School Election Questions
Voters headed to the polls Sept. 17 for a special school election, voting on a number of construction proposals and other school-related questions.
Workshop 2024: EDTalks Offer Thought-Provoking Topics to Lunchtime on the Exhibit Floor
New to Workshop 2024, EDTalks presents an exciting take on the “Lunch and Learn” experience, offering attendees a chance to hear renowned speakers deliver compelling talks over lunch.
NJSBA Joins the Nation in Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month
The New Jersey School Boards Association joins school districts and boards of education throughout the country celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month.
Legislative Update: Governor Conditionally Vetoes Bill Designed to Reduce Bus Driver Shortage
While vetoing the bill as passed by the Legislature, the governor acknowledged school districts’ problems finding enough qualified bus drivers.
New Jersey Departments of Human Services and Education Make Overdose-Antidote Naloxone Accessible to All School Districts
New Jersey school districts can now obtain naloxone at no cost through Human Service’s Naloxone DIRECT program.
New Jersey Department of Agriculture Shares Important Information and Guidelines
Arleen Ramos-Szatmary, the coordinator of the New Jersey Department of Agriculture’s School Nutrition Programs Unit, recently highlighted new changes and requirements as they relate to the start of the school year.
NJDOE Shares School Year Assessment Schedule and Guidelines
The New Jersey Department of Education recently provided the 2024-2025 school year assessment schedule and reminded local educational agencies of statutory requirements.
NJDOE Encourages School Districts to Participate in Climate Week
The New Jersey Department of Education recently issued an advisory inviting New Jersey local education agencies to participate in Climate Week 2024 from Sept. 22–29.
NJDOE Highlights Attendance Awareness Month
The NJDOE is joining other states in recognizing September as Attendance Awareness Month, and it is also planning a series of activities for the 2024-2025 school year aimed at reducing student absenteeism.
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
The New Jersey School Boards Association is seeking a legal researcher to support the general counsel.