>Gov. Christie signs bill changing school board elections, budget votes
New Jersey voters may no longer have a direct say on their school boards’ spending, under legislation signed by Gov. Chris Christie today that would allow districts to dispense with seeking approval for budgets that meet the state’s spending cap.
The new law allows school districts to move their April elections to the November general election, either by asking voters for their OK — or by a resolution of the local school board or governing body. (Rundquist, The Star-Ledger)
