Focusing on Federal Education Issues
More than 900 school board members – including a 30-member New Jersey delegation – traveled to Washington, D.C. to meet with their congressmen, key legislative aides and U.S. Department of Education officials during the annual Federal Relations Network (FRN) conference. Get the full story.

Nominating Committee Issue Report
The NJSBA Nominating Committee has selected the candidates for positions of president, vice president for county activities, vice president for finance, and vice president for county activities. Get the full story.

NJSBA Applauds Governor's Steps On School Construction
NJSBA last week thanked Governor Jon Corzine for ordering a review of the New Jersey Schools Construction Corporation, calling it an important first step for New Jersey to recharge its lagging school construction program in poor communities. Get the full story.

Education by the Numbers
Facts About New Jersey’sPublic Schools Get the full story.

2006 Legislative Conference
For the first time ever, NJSBA is bringing its Legislative Conference to Trenton to give its members a chance to participate directly in the legislative process. Get the full story.

Wellness/Nutrition Policy Workshops
Six regional workshops sponsored by the New Jersey Department of Agriculture during March, with two sessions on each date: 9:30-11:30 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. Get the full story.

Administration Budget Will Leave Children Behind
The failure of President Bush’s $2.77 trillion budget request to Congress to fully fund No Child Left Behind (NCLB) and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) would result in a $25 billion burden on communities that would have to be made up by increased property taxes or by drawing funds away from programs, according to the National School Boards Association. Get the full story.

Training Programs and Resources

Job Description Manual

School Leader Award

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Board Member Academy Programs