July 11, 2023
Although board members may participate in social media, they must be mindful of the provisions of the School Ethics Act and the advisory opinions issued by the School Ethics Commission when doing so.
July 10, 2023
In a continuing effort to ensure that all school officials are aware of, and comply with, the requirements of the School Ethics Act, the School Ethics Commission voted to make eight advisory opinions public at its meeting on June 27, 2023.
April 11, 2023
In an effort to help board members understand what the new requirements mean and how they can remain in compliance, Carl Tanksley, general counsel of the NJSBA, spoke on an April 5 webinar on ethics training.
February 22, 2023
On Feb. 1, the State Board adopted updated School Ethics Commission regulations. Last week, School Board Notes focused on the changes to the training requirements. This week, the focus will be on the changes to the rules concerning advisory opinions.
January 06, 2023
The NJDOE reminds school districts, charter schools, and renaissance school projects that the School Ethics Commission has established an electronic method for completing personal/relative and financial disclosure statements, which are required to be filed annually by all school officials.