NJSBA has been providing policy services for 90+ years. We offer a variety of policy services backed by the Legal, Policy and Labor Relations professionals at NJSBA. Dues based resources are available to all NJSBA members at no cost. Fee based resources are available to members on a fee for service basis.

Policy making is your board’s primary responsibility. NJSBA provides services to help you formulate or revise policy; ensure that it is compliant with federal and state laws and codes; and that it is disseminated to the public. Services include: Customized Policy Manual Writing, Wellness Checks, Paperless Meeting Services, Online Policy Manual Publishing and the Critical Policy Reference Manual (CPRM).

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Policy Q&A: Board Access to Personnel Files

Can board members see evaluations of staff members, or are the evaluations confidential?

Supreme Court Refuses to Hear ‘24/7’ Policy Case

The state Supreme Court has declined to hear a case involving the Ramapo Indian Hills School Board’s appeal of a ruling that struck down a policy that would bar students from participating in sports and extracurricular activities for off-campus misconduct. (School Board Notes 1/29/12)

Appellate Court: Board's Policy Is 'Overbroad'

A school board's policy barring students from sports and clubs for off-campus misconduct was "overbroad," according to a precedent-setting appeals court opinion. (School Board Notes 6/31/12)

Policy Update: E-Rate and Internet Safety

NJSBA has updated its Internet Safety and Technology model policy to comply with the federal Children's Internet Protection Act. (School Board Notes 6/26/12)

2011 Bullying Packet

The 2011 Bullying Packet contains NJSBA model policies and legal references updated for compliance with P.L. 2010, c.122 The Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights.

Policy Q & A: Reimbursing Teachers for Supervisory Courses

Can a school board approve tuition reimbursement for a teacher who wants to take coursework for a supervisory position? (School Board Notes 5/8)

Team Building

The homeschooled athlete joins the team. (Jan/Feb 2012 School Leader)

It IS Your Job!

Why it’s important to have clearly written job descriptions in your district. (Sept/Oct 2011School Leader)

Do Clothes Make the Student?

Your district’s dress code. (July/Aug 2011 School Leader)

Policy Q&A: Teacher Conflicts of Interest

Are teachers prohibited from having conflicts of interest,such as running a business during school hours? (School Board Notes 4/3)