Education Commissioner Upholds Censure of School Board Member
The censured board member disagreed with a decision by the education commissioner and said her board would take corrective action, though the board had not voted to do so.
Nominate the Next New Jersey School Board Member of the Year
Nominees must have five consecutive years of experience as a board of education member and must hold the NJSBA Certified Board Member designation.
The Science Behind Later Start Times for Schools
In an Education Matters video interview, the NJSBA’s Ray Pinney spoke recently with Dr. Bert Mandelbaum about the impact of sleep deprivation on middle and high school students.
Register Today for Virtual Workshop 2021
The three-day virtual event is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 26 through Thursday, Oct. 28
School Law Forum Scheduled for July 22
Practicing school board attorneys will share research and their own experiences in addressing the latest court decisions, administrative rulings, statutes, and code that affect school district governance.
Grants Available to Replace Diesel Vehicles with Electric
Project proposals are due by July 30.
NJSBA Vice President Bruce R. Young Honored for Exemplary School Board Service
The Bergen County School Boards Association (BCSBA) presented Young with the Archie F. Hay Award, which honors local board members who exemplify Dr. Hay's leadership in the field of education.
Legislative Update: Murphy Signs Bill Permitting Parents to Ask That Their Child Repeat a Grade; Chapter 44 Measure Signed; Senate Approves Regionalization Bill
In other action, grants were released to pay for improved facilities at county vocational-technical schools and community colleges.
July 15 Facebook Live Event Will Focus on How the Environment Affects School Boards and Their Communities
Highlights from the recent workshop, “Beyond COVID-19: N.J. Schools Re-opening,” will be discussed.
Reminder: July 26 School Board Candidacy Deadline Approaching
Citizens interested in running for school board office must file nominating petitions by 4 p.m. on Monday, July 26 for their names to appear on the Nov. 2 general election ballot.