Leadership Project in Works
NJSBA and the New Jersey Association of School Administrators have developed an intensive training program to improve school district governance.

NJSBA Creates New Funding Panel
NJSBA President Kevin E. Ciak has appointed a nine-member ad hoc committee to monitor changes to public school funding expected to result from the Legislature’s special session on property tax reform.

Capitol Watch:
Tax Reform Recommendations Expected
The four joint legislative committees on property tax reform are expected to release recommendations in their respective areas – school funding, government consolidation and shared services, employee benefits and pensions, and a constitutional convention – on or about Nov. 15.

State Plans NJ-SMART Changes
The state Department of Education on Nov. 6 notified superintendents of modifications to the reporting requirements for NJ SMART – the state’s new student tracking system.

Scenes from Workshop 2006

NJSBA Online:
Web Highlights This Week
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Reaching Out to Congress
New Jersey school board members are continuing their meetings with Congressional representatives to discuss the impact of No Child Left Behind Act and funding shortfalls in Title I and IDEA.

Book Charts Impact of AIDS
The National School Boards Association recently released a new book, Living with HIV/AIDS: Students Tell Their Stories of Stigma, Courage, and Resilience.

State Expands Holiday Calendar
From the Korean New Year to the Armenian Christmas to the Islamic celebration of Prophet Muhammad’s birthday, New Jersey’s list of approved religious holidays excusable in public schools reflects the state’s growing diversity in population.

Training Programs and Resources

Engaging the Public/Communicating Effectively

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

Board Member Academy Programs