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NJASBO Legislative Committee

Meeting Minutes

April 10, 2019 at 10:00 AM

4 AAA Drive, Suite 101, Robbinsville, NJ 08691

Attendance:

I. Current Legislation

• “Securing Our Children’s Future Bond Act” - School districts are waiting for guidance from the DOE on the specific uses and availability of funds from the $500 million issue approved by the voters in November 2018.

• The Committee discussed implementation of transportation related bills passed by the Legislature and approved by the Governor. School districts await guidance from the DOE/MVC on the size, color, etc. of lettering for school buses. Bus driver and aide training requirements can be met with SafeSchools training.

• New Jersey Paid Sick Leave Act – The Committee discussed the merits of awarding sick time to employees under N.J.S.A. 18A:30-2 in lieu of tracking and awarding 1 hour of paid time off for every 30 hours of work.

• Retaining Surveillance Footage – Awaiting guidance from the NJ Attorney General.

• Schools for Child Care Services – Bill allowing school districts to operate child care services on school property has not been considered by the Assembly yet.

• Pathway to Progress recommendations were announced by Senator Sweeney, including the merger of the State Health Benefits Plan and School Employees Health Benefit Plan, but there has not been any proposed bills or legislative action.

• The Committee discussed the school funding formula and state aid allocations.

II. Legislative Visit

• The Committee visited the State House in Trenton and observed DOE Commissioner Repollet’s budget presentation to the Assembly Budget Committee.

Adjournment[pic]

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