Committees
Consisting of local school board members, NJSBA’s standing committees study critical educational issues or assist in the governance process.
Legislative Committee
Adopts NJSBA’s advocacy action plan and promotes local, county and statewide advocacy networks on issues affecting public education.
NJSBA Contact, Jonathan Pushman, director, Governmental Relations Department, jpushman@njsba.org
Resolutions Subcommittee
Researches and makes recommendations for action on resolutions to establish NJSBA policy, which are submitted to the Delegate Assembly.
NJSBA Contact, Carl Tanksley, general counsel, ctanksley@njsba.org
School Finance Committee
Studies issues related to school finance and monitors New Jersey’s school funding law and its impact on all districts.
NJSBA Contact, Jesse Young, legislative advocate, Governmental Relations Department, jyoung@njsba.org
Special Education Committee
Studies issues affecting the delivery of special education services and recommends NJSBA positions on special education statute, code and funding.
NJSBA Contact, John Burns, Esq., counsel, Governmental Relations Department, jburns@njsba.org
Ethics Committee
Establishes the code of conduct for NJSBA officials and investigates any complaints of misconduct.
NJSBA Contact, Carl Tanksley, general counsel, ctanksley@njsba.org
Audit Committee
Ensures that NJSBA has appropriate financial controls in place and oversees the Association’s annual audit.
NJSBA Contact, John Faford, director, Finance & Operations, jfaford@njsba.org
Urban Boards Committee
Studies trends and issues in urban education and addresses the concerns of urban school districts.
NJSBA Contact, Ray Pinney, lead director, County Activities and Member Engagement, rpinney@njsba.org
Standards & Assessment Committee
Monitors, studies and makes recommendations on the state’s curriculum standards and student assessment program.
NJSBA Contact, Beverly Plein, Consultant, Professional Learning, bplein@njsba.org.
NJSBA Finance Committee
Prepares and submits NJSBA’s annual budget to the Board of Directors and advises the Board on matters affecting Association finances.
NJSBA Contact, John Faford, director, Finance & Operations, jfaford@njsba.org