NJSBA is calling on board members to contact the governor to express their opposition to two union-backed bills dealing with privatization and binding arbitration. (5/22)
NJSBA is hosting free regional forums designed for school board members on the statewide teacher and principal evaluation system slated to be implemented in September. (5/22)
School boards are encouraged to adopt NJSBA’s sample resolutions to let their state legislators know the board’s stance on issues such as school-construction fees, average daily enrollment, school safety, subcontracting and binding arbitration. (5/15)
NJSBA is working with the New Jersey chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC NJ) to provide free sustainability training to public school districts and charter schools across the state.
June 4 is the deadline for school board candidates to submit nominating petitions to place their names placed on the November ballot. NJSBA’s Candidate Kit provides important information. (5/8)
A new partnership will offer savings of up to 40 percent on Microsoft software, as well as professional development for teachers and real-world business and technology skills for students. (5/8)
NJSBA is partnering with Nixle to provide school districts with secure, two-way communications with the community at a significantly reduced cost. Nixle provides alerts to students, faculty and the community via text messages, voice messages and email. (5/1)