School Ethics Act News Today

A whistleblower suit brought by the former Mount Olive school superintendent against district officials appears to be moving forward to trial.

Trenton BOE Receives Board and Individual Board Member Certifications

Open Public Meetings Act Lawsuit Continues Against Lacey School Board - Lacey, NJ - A judge has denied a motion to dismiss a lawsuit claiming that the Lacey Board of Education held secret meetings.

Ex-Lacey School Board President Violated Ethics Act, Commission Finds - Lacey, NJ - Then-president Shawn Giordano improperly used his school board position to investigate a political rival, the School Ethics Commission said.

Without claiming ownership of the controversial Twitter account, the board member defended the content as free speech.

Hunterdon Central Regional School board is looking into evidence linking member Rebecca Petersen to a now-deleted Twitter account, with transphobic and other distressing content.

The Commission already denied a similar complaint that four Warren BOE members violated the School Ethics Act by voting against NJs sex ed curriculum

Critics call Fahim Abedrabbos remarks about the treatment of Palestinians antisemitism. Defenders say theyre legitimate criticisms of Israel.

Erin Berman, who focuses on education and special education law, joined Florio Perrucci Steinhardt Cappelli Tipton & Taylor LLC as of counsel

In an Aug. 12 decision, Acting Commissioner Angelica Allen-McMillan agreed with a state School Ethics Commission.