President’s Message
At the November 19 Delegate Assembly meeting, the New Jersey School Boards Association will choose a new president to complete an unexpired term through May 2006. Get the full story.

Maria Alamo Named Board Member of the Year
Maria Alamo, a member of the Nutley Board of Education, is New Jersey’s 2005 School Board Member of the Year. Get the full story.

NJSBA Creates New Property Tax Video
The New Jersey School Boards Association has created a new resource for school districts titled, Property Taxes in New Jersey: Striking a Balance.  Get the full story.

Federal District Court Declares Pledge of Allegiance Unconstitutional
The federal court in the Eastern District of California last week declared that the recitation of the pledge of allegiance in public schools is a violation of the First Amendment of the United States Constitution. Get the full story.

Random Drug Testing Update
NJSBA has received numerous requests for information about a new state law that gives school districts the option to randomly test students for anabolic steroids and other controlled substances. Get the full story.

Disaster Relief Needed for Districts Affected By Hurricane Katrina
The National School Boards Association recently sent a letter to U.S. Senator Thad Cochran, chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, urging consideration of special assistance directly to school districts throughout the nation that were affected by Hurricane Katrina. Get the full story.

School Communications Competition Winners Announced
The New Jersey School Boards Association is pleased to announce the winners in its 2005 Annual School Communications Competition. Get the full story.

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Training Programs and Resources

NJSBA Welcomes New Board Members

2005 Workshop & Exhibition

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Board Member Academy Programs