State of New Jersey

The meeting included a resolution recognizing Physical Fitness and Sport Month in NJ, the selection of the State Board Nominating Committee, and a presentation of proposed State Board meeting dates for 2020-2021. Reports were given by the Social Emotional Learning Committee and the Commissioner. A resolution was passed in honor of Mrs. Margit Feldman. Appointments were approved, school districts were certified, and amendments were adopted pertaining to the swimming and water safety endorsement. A resolution was adopted pertaining to the annual calendar of religious holidays for the 2020-2021 school year.

The meeting included the approval of minutes from a previous meeting, public testimony on amendments to regulations, and reports from the Superintendent of the State Operated School District of Camden Public Schools and the New Jersey Alliance for Social, Emotional and Character Development. The board also addressed the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) plan, appointments to various positions within the Department of Education, certification of school districts, reappointments to the State Special Education Advisory Council, revisions to the Unsafe School Choice Option policy, and an appointment to the State Board of Examiners. Discussion of amendments to regulations pertaining to tuition for approved private schools for students with disabilities was tabled.

The meeting included discussions on career and technical education programs, recognition of a student for their contributions, and the approval of minutes from a previous meeting. A report from the State Board Nominating Committee presented candidates for president and vice president. The board adopted a resolution establishing the meeting calendar for 2016-2017. Presentations were given on the Monmouth-Ocean Educational Services Commission's request to expand its purpose and on graduation rates and remedial education. The board also approved appointments to various positions within the State Department of Education, certified school districts, and made appointments and reappointments to the State Special Education Advisory Council. Amendments to educator evaluation were discussed.

The meeting included public testimony on standards and assessment regulations, specifically the draft revisions to English language arts and mathematics standards. Regional public testimony sessions were also announced. Reports were given on the State Operated School Districts of Jersey City and Paterson. A presentation was made on using PARCC data to inform curriculum and instruction. A resolution was adopted to return fiscal management and personnel functions to local control in the Paterson School District. Amendments to bilingual education regulations were also adopted. High school graduation requirements were discussed.

The meeting included the approval of minutes from a previous meeting, a president's report that addressed public testimony procedures and introduced the new student representative, and commissioner's reports. Key items for consideration involved the certification of school districts, amendments to high school graduation requirements, adoption of the edTPA performance assessment, a resolution to return personnel functions to local control in the Newark School District, approval of an enlargement of purpose for the Monmouth-Ocean Educational Services Commission, and adoption of a revised religious holidays calendar. A work session was not held. The meeting concluded with recognition of the passing of Mark Jeffrey Fornaro and a resolution honoring Dr. Dorothy S. Strickland for her service on the board.