School Districts Get $37M in Stabilization Aid
The New Jersey Department of Education has announced that 16 school districts would receive $37 million in stabilization aid.
$10M for School District Consolidation and Shared Services Initiatives Now Available
On Wednesday, Oct. 27, Gov. Phil Murphy and the N.J. Division of Local Government Services announced that applications are now being accepted for the next round of Local Efficiency Achievement Program grants.
Acting Commissioner Issues Decision in School Ethics Complaint
The board member who was the subject of the complaint issued an endorsement for four of his fellow board members.
Students Encouraged to Submit Art Highlighting ‘Hope, Healing and Resilience’
New Jersey students from preschool to grade 12 are encouraged to participate in the “Hope, Healing and Resilience Through the COVID 19 Pandemic” art installation project, which is spreading positive messages.
Register for the Nov. 20 Semiannual Delegate Assembly
Delegates, as well as nonvoting board members and guests, can now register to attend on the NJSBA website.
Audit Deadlines for 2020-2021 School Year Extended
On Oct. 27, Gov. Phil Murphy signed S-3881, which extends the deadlines associated with annual audit reports for the 2020-2021 school year.
Thousands of School Officials Gather for Virtual Workshop 2021
More than 5,000 school officials, administrators, educators and others from New Jersey school districts had the opportunity to network and learn at NJSBA's Virtual Workshop.
New Edition of Fundamentals of School Board Membership is Available
NJSBA’s anthology on the basics of board membership is now available electronically for free to members.
Joint Committee Holds Hearing on School Reopening
On Tuesday, Oct. 19th, the Joint Committee of the Public Schools convened a hearing to receive testimony from various invited guests on the issue of school reopening.
As the Election Draws Near, Voters Mull Candidates, Construction Projects and More
Voters in at least nine school districts will act on ballot proposals seeking approval to increase the local tax levy above the state’s 2% tax levy cap, issue construction bonds, or change the composition of the local school board.