School Board Activists Needed

Several openings are available on NJSBA’s Legislative Committee for school board members who wish to volunteer to communicate with state and federal lawmakers about issues critical to New Jersey school districts.

The committee meets approximately six times annually to review and to adopt positions on state legislative proposals that affect boards of education. It also is responsible for promoting grassroots advocacy networks. Committee members often are called upon to testify at hearings before the Legislature and the state Board of Education.

Openings are available in the following areas: Members are needed in District 4 – parts of Camden and Gloucester counties, District 9 – parts of Atlantic and Ocean counties, District 10 – parts of Monmouth and Ocean counties, District 16 – parts of Somerset and Morris counties, District 19 – Middlesex County, and District 27 – Essex County. 

Alternate members are needed in District 6 – Camden County, District 9 – parts of Atlantic and Ocean counties, District 10 – parts of Ocean and Monmouth counties, District 15 – Mercer County, District 16 – parts of Somerset and Morris counties, District 17 – parts of Middlesex and Somerset counties, District 27 – Essex County, District 31 – Hudson County, and District 34 – Essex County.

To see a list of municipalities in each legislative district, consult NJSBA’s 2006 Legislative Directory, or visit www.njleg.state.nj.us.

For further information about NJSBA’s Legislative Committee, contact Katy Hague at (888) 886-5722, ext. 5215.

School Finance
Committee Openings

NJSBA is seeking two members for its School Finance Committee.

With the structure, funding and operations of public education under the spotlight during the upcoming special session on property tax reform, NJSBA needs school board members knowledgeable in the area of school finance to serve on this committee.

The panel will act as a task force to the NJSBA Executive Committee and will be a focal point for the Association’s efforts in monitoring and participating in the legislative discussions over school funding and tax reform.

Openings are available for board members whose districts fall in the following categories: Essex County area, district factor groupings “I” or “J”; and Monmouth/Middlesex area, district factor groupings “CD,” “DE” or “FG.” For further information, contact Edwin Carman at (888) 886-5722, ext. 5201.

Standards & Assessment Committee Seeks Members

NJSBA is seeking at least two more members for its Standards and Assessment Committee. The panel studies issues involving state and federal policy affecting standards and assessment. Committee members should either have a background or have a great interest in testing, assessment, the state’s Core Curriculum Standards, and the federal No Child Left Behind act.

The committee meets three to four times a year and reports annually at the Delegate Assembly. For more information, contact Carole Larsen at  (877) 294-6418.