For the second year in a row, the Governor’s proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2018 assumes tens of millions of dollars in “savings” through reforms to the state health plans for public workers and […]
State Budget Season Underway as State Treasurer and OLS Provide Economic Forecasts
This week, the State Legislature’s Budget Season continued in earnest with the annual revenue projections and economic forecast by the nonpartisan Office of Legislative Services (OLS), followed by that of State Treasurer Ford Scudder. […]
Celebrating Assistant Principals Week
On behalf of our more than 1,250 members who serve as assistant or vice principals, NJPSA is proud to support the efforts of the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) in celebrating […]
Appellate Decision Creates Confusion Around ‘Rice Notices’
In early February, the Appellate division in Kean Federation of Teachers v. Morell ruled that employees and prospective employees are entitled to receive a “Rice Notice” any time a matter involving their employment is on […]
NJ Principals Take To Capitol Hill
NJPSA President Nicole Moore, President Elect Rodney Logan, Board Member Angelina Martino Finnegan and NAESP Representative Fidelia Sturdivant visited members of New Jersey’s congressional delegation earlier this week. The group shared their thoughts on […]
Moody’s Downgrades NJ’s Credit Rating Again
For the 11th time in recent years, Moody’s Investor Services has downgraded the State’s credit rating by one level from A2 to A3. The continued plummeting rating, albeit several levels about junk status, makes […]
NJPSA Testifies on Special Education Before Joint Committee on the Public Schools
NJPSA testified with a myriad of education stakeholders on the state of special education in New Jersey schools March 22. NJPSA Testimony Testimony of Paul Barbato The hearing, called by the Joint Committee on […]
NJPSA Testifies Before Senate & Assembly Budget Committees
NJPSA provided public testimony to both the Senate and Assembly Budget Committees this week. The Association not only provided context to the impact of continued under funding of schools, but also provided recommendations as […]
NJPSA Submits Comment to NJDOE on ESSA State Plan
NJPSA submitted official comment to the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) plan under the Every Student Succeeds Act. NJPSA Comment NJPSA participated in the process by serving on stakeholder focus groups, in addition […]
NJPSA Legislative Conference Photos and Video
The New Jersey Principals and Supervisors Association held its annual legislative conference on Friday, March 17, with more than 125 members in attendance and other watching an online stream. The agenda for the day […]