School Leader Features Tips on Battling Chronic Absenteeism and More
The winter 2024 issue of School Leader, which features a cover story on how to battle chronic absenteeism, is now available online.
Florence “Peggy” Saslow, Former NJSBA Board Member of the Year, Dies at Age 100
Florence Saslow, known to many as “Peggy,” died Dec. 26, 2023, at age 100. She was surrounded by her loving family at the time of her death.
Advice of Counsel Defense May Allow School Officials to Avoid Penalties Recommended by the School Ethics Commission
On appeal to the Appellate Division, the court considered whether the commissioner of education erroneously expanded the meaning of N.J.S.A. 18A:12-24(c) by finding that the named respondents committed a violation, and whether the commissioner erroneously rejected the named respondents’ advice...
Tammeisha Smith Named Vice Chair of the Board of Directors for the African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey
Tammeisha Smith, an active NJSBA member who has served the Association in various leadership roles, has been named vice chair of the board of directors for the African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey.
School Ethics Commission Adopts and Makes Public a New Advisory Opinion
This article is limited to a review of those matters in which the SEC found a violation of the School Ethics Act, and a review of the new public advisory opinion.
NJDOE Provides Details on its Portfolio Appeals Process for 2023-2024
The advisory includes deadlines for the portfolio appeals process as well as details on the electronic submission process. It also includes details on resources available via NJDOE Homeroom to support LEAs in successfully completing and submitting the required documents.
Letter Outlines Changes to FAFSA Process, Offers Guidance
David J. Socolow, executive director of the New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority, recently sent a letter to educational agency leads and nonpublic school administrators, informing them about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid process.
USDOE Approves New Jersey’s Every Student Succeeds Act State Plan
The NJDOE is reviewing and revising the entirety of the ESSA state plan. The NJDOE is inviting diverse groups of stakeholders to discuss ways the NJDOE may continually improve schools that require targeted support and resources.
Governor Proclaims January 2024 ‘School Board Recognition Month’
Citing the meaningful contributions that local board of education members and charter school and renaissance school project board of trustee members make to public education and to the quality of life in New Jersey, Gov. Phil Murphy has proclaimed January...
Legislative Update: Both Education Committees Meet as Busy Lame Duck Session Continues
Several legislative committees , including the Senate and Assembly Education committees, met and advanced various measures over the past week that could land on the governor’s desk before the current session ends next month.