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April 14, 2018
This special announcement will provide you with up-to-date information on pertinent educational issues that are part of the State Board's agenda.
Eyes on the NJ State Board of Education
Meeting Date: April 11, 2018
President's Report
School Security
NJDOE representatives - Office of School Preparedness & Emergency Planning
(OSPEP)
Director Ben Castillo, and Office of Student Support Service (OSSS)
Director Nancy Curry updated the State Board on
Prepared and Supportive Schools.
Resolutions
In Honor of
Edithe Fulton former New Jersey State Board of Education Member
To Recognize
School Library Month
Commissioner's Report
Annual Reports State-Operated School Districts
Paterson Public Schools presented by Superintendent Eileen Shafer
Newark Public Schools given by Interim Superintendent A. Robert Gregory
NJSBOE Actions
Approves NJDOE Appointments
Nicole Brossoie was named Chief Public Information Officer and Diana Pasculli was named Chief Strategic Alignment Officer.
Adopts Standards and Assessment
The State Board adopted the amendments pertaining to the State Seal of Biliteracy at N.J.A.C. 6A:8, pursuant to P.L. 2015, c. 303 and N.J.S.A. 18A:4-15. The Seal of Biliteracy has also been approved in 25 other states and in Washington, D.C.
Adopts Resolution to Revise the Timeline for edTPA Qualifying Cut Scores for Novice Teachers to Receive Certification
The State Board adopted the resolution to extend setting cut scores for the novice teachers to receive certification by one academic year, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:9B-8.2(a)6, N.J.A.C. 6A:9A-5.5(a)2, N.J.A.C. 6A:9B-8.8 and N.J.A.C. 6A:9B-8.7(a)4.
Discusses
Religious Holidays Calendar Resolution
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at
agallagher@njasa.net
or 609-599-2900, ext. 126.
Sincerely,
Anne H. Gallagher
NJASA Director of Communications
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