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School Board Notes

July 23, 2024 VOL. XLVIII NO. 3

Legislative Update: Bill to Help Districts Procure Electric School Buses and Expands NJSBA’s ACES Program

Gov. Phil Murphy has signed legislation that authorizes a board of education to enter into extended contracts and lease terms for electric school buses.

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State Board of Education Selects Leadership, Swears in New Member, Conducts Other Business

The New Jersey State Board of Education recently selected the board’s leadership for the coming school year.

A Look at the Probable Cause Decisions Adopted by the School Ethics Commission on June 17

This article is limited to a discussion of the “probable cause” or “PC review” decisions adopted by the SEC in connection with C80-23, C87-23, and C88-23.

School Employee Health Benefits Program Premiums for Plan Year 2025 Proposed

If adopted as proposed, the total premium increase for plans available to active employees covered by the SEHBP would equal 14%.

‘Education Matters’ Highlights the Use of AI in School Districts

Dr. Peter Hughes, superintendent of the Cresskill School District, a preK-12 school district with about 1,700 students in Bergen County, sat down with Ray Pinney of the NJSBA for a wide-ranging discussion about artificial intelligence.

Stay Ahead of the Curve by Registering for Workshop 2024

If you haven’t already done so, it’s time to register and book hotel reservations for Workshop 2024, which will be Monday, Oct. 21 to Thursday, Oct. 24 at the Atlantic City Convention Center.

New Jersey Now Offering Students Free One-on-One FAFSA Completion Consultations

Current and prospective New Jersey college students who still need to complete their Free Application for Federal Student Aid prior to the Sept. 15, 2024, deadline for state financial aid can now access one-on-one support from financial aid professionals.

WalletHub Study: New Jersey Schools Rank Fourth in the Nation

New Jersey’s schools ranked fourth in the nation, according to a recent study conducted by WalletHub.

Review Committee Applications Open for Dual Language Immersion and World Languages Model Programs

The New Jersey Department of Education is accepting applications for individuals to serve on the Dual Language Immersion and World Languages Model Programs Review Committee.