The New Jersey State Board of Education approved changes to the teacher and principal evaluation system at their first meeting of the New Year. The Board also honored School Board Members as part of […]
2017 Pension and Benefit News For Both Active and Retired Members.
All members of the Pension system, both active and retired, are reminded that you should regularly log in to you MBOS account. Active members should check to ensure the information in your “Personal Benefit […]
Governor Approves Legislation Requiring Quarterly Pension Payments
The Governor signed legislation, P.L.2016, c. 83 (S-2810 / A-4 (Sweeney/Prieto)), requiring quarterly payments to public employee pension systems during the course of the State’s budget year. The Legislature had previously passed the measure, […]
Voters Approve $135.1M In Construction Projects
About $135.1 million in construction projects were approved by voters in five districts during school elections on Tuesday, of which about $31.9 million is expected to be paid for by the state. Residents in two […]
NJDOE Releases Data On Teacher & Principal Evaluation
The New Jersey Department of Education released a report on the State’s new evaluation system late last week. Among the key findings – teachers & principals are effective and improving! Key Findings The overwhelming majority of […]
Assembly Ed Gets History Lesson & Update On Charters
According to former Assembly Speaker / Senator Joseph Doria – one of the prime architects of the 1995 Charter School Act – the intent of the legislation was for the programs to serve as […]
USDE Proffers IDEA Rule To Tackle Racial & Ethnic Disparities
The U.S. Department of Education released final regulations under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) earlier this week. The rules are aimed at promoting equity by targeting widespread disparities in the treatment […]
Student Homelessness On the Rise In NJ & Across Nation
Thirty-five states saw an increase in homeless students between 2012 and 2014, according to new information released by the US Department of Education. The Garden State joined 21 other States which saw growth in student […]
OLS Official Warns Of Slow Growth
A state official December 12 warned that New Jersey could possibly experience a $750 million budget deficit if revenue collections continue at their current pace for this fiscal year. How the shortfall will affect, […]
Senate President Introduces Legislation to Invest Pension Funds In TTF Debt
Senate President Stephen Sweeney and several other lawmakers introduced legislation this week that would allow the state to invest pension funds in New Jersey’s transportation debt. The bill (S-2842/A-2842), introduced December 5, would authorize the […]