School Board Notes
New Jersey's weekly education report offers up-to-date information on legislation, court decisions and other developments affecting school districts.
April 16, 2024 • VOL. XLVII NO. 36
Articles
Voters Decide School-Related Election Questions
Voters headed to the polls on April 16 to decide school-related questions.
New Jersey Department of Education and Schools Development Authority Chiefs Testify Before Budget Committees
The Assembly Budget Committee heard testimony from Acting NJDOE Commissioner Kevin Dehmer and Schools Development Authority CEO Manuel Da Silva on the governor’s proposed budget. The two also appeared before the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.
School Ethics Commission Adopts Seven Decisions at its March Meeting
On March 26, 2024, the School Ethics Commission held its regularly scheduled monthly meeting and took action on a variety of items.
School Leader Up Close Highlights School Rankings and Ratings
The latest episode features Daniel J. Ross, superintendent of Dunellen Public Schools; and Dr. Mark Schwarz, superintendent of Ridgewood Public Schools, who spoke about their article, “Demystifying School Rankings and Ratings,” which appears in the latest issue of School Leader magazine.
Upcoming Webinars: Harnessing AI, Navigating Education Governance and Finding and Recruiting New Board Members
The New Jersey School Boards Association has a slate of engaging and timely webinars lined up, with more being added soon.
Earn Workshop Credit by Attending NJSBA’s Spring Conference
Held at the Conference Center at Mercer from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., this in-person event is a prequel to Workshop 2024 and will feature more than a dozen training sessions.
The NJSBA Announces ‘Innovations in Special Education’ Award Winners
The New Jersey School Boards Association will honor four innovative special education programs during Special Education Week, May 12-18, 2024.
Do You Know Who Could Be NJSBA's Next Board Member of the Year?
Nominations are now being accepted for the New Jersey School Boards Association's 2024-2025 Board Member of the Year Award.
NJSBA’s Chief Highlights Communications Resources in the Latest Episode of ‘The Boardroom’
Dr. Timothy Purnell, executive director and CEO of the New Jersey School Boards Association, was joined by two members of the Association’s Communications Department on the April 10 episode of “The Boardroom.”
Essex County Honors 42 Unsung Heroes at April 11 Meeting
On Thursday, April 11, the Essex County School Boards Association honored 42 students across the county as “Unsung Heroes” at West Essex High School in North Caldwell.
Renew America's Schools Prize to Award $180M to Districts Across the Country
The U.S. Department of Energy recently announced that it has opened applications for the 2024 Renew America's Schools Prize, which will award $180 million to districts across the country engaging in strategic partnerships to build capacity and implement energy upgrades at K-12 schools.
Resource Provides Guidance on Designing and Implementing Tutoring Programs
The resource – "High-Impact Tutoring: An Evidence-Based Strategy to Accelerate Learning"– was developed in response to the strong interest in designing and implementing tutoring programs through both federal and discretionary funding streams.
Virtual Workshop to Focus on Managing Traumatic Loss in the School Community
The dual mission of the Traumatic Loss Coalition is to prevent suicide and to provide trauma response assistance to schools following suicide, homicide, an accident, or illness.
Resources for New Jersey High School Voter Registration Week
The NJDOE has made available online a High School Voter Registration Statement of Assurance for school year 2023-2024, to be submitted to the executive county superintendent no later than June 30, 2024.
Notice of a Meeting of the NJSBA's Executive Committee
Notice is hereby provided of the regular meeting of the New Jersey School Boards Association's Executive Committee, to be held on Friday, May 3, 2024, at 3 p.m. at the Association's headquarters at 413 West State St., Trenton.