Welcome to School Board Notes

Bond Approvals Drop Sharply
Voters last Tuesday approved approximately one-third of referendum requests on the ballot. Get the full story.

Major Funding Suit Before State Board
The state Board of Education is poised to consider a case that could change the way New Jersey funds public education. Get the full story.

Schools Grapple with Soaring Fuel Costs
Soaring fuel costs are spelling T-R-O-U-B-L-E for school budgets. Get the full story.

Delegate Assembly: Resolutions Cutoff
The next Delegate Assembly for consideration of resolutions will take place on Saturday, May 20, 2006. Get the full story.

Executive Committee to Meet
In accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, notice is hereby provided of a meeting of the New Jersey School Boards Association’s Executive Committee. Get the full story.

Positions Available
NJSBA is seeking a Director of Governmental Relations. NJSBA is seeking a Managing Editor for its Communications Department. Get the full story.

State Update
NJSBA-supported legislation that would provide training for school resource officers gained final legislative approval on December 15. Get the full story.

Candidate Kits On The Way
The 2006 School Board Candidate Kit was mailed to school district business offices this week. Get the full story.

Training Programs and Resources

School Finance/School PR Forum

Board Superintendent Institute

Browse NJSBA’s Bookstore for the latest publications on school governance.

Board Member Academy Programs