You Did It: S-10/A-4 Stopped—For Now
Legislation that would create “super” county superintendents and move school board member elections from April to November did not move in the Senate on Dec. 14 – thanks in large part to action by NJSBA members.

NJSBA Launches E-Connect:
New Online Service for Members
A special members-only site will enable NJSBA members to create and customize a personal account.

Other Special Session Bills Affect Members
The “super” county superintendent and the November election proposals are not the only bills from the Legislature’s special session on property tax reform that could affect schools.

Veteran Field Service Representative Retires
Carole Larsen, a veteran NJSBA field service representative, will retire Feb. 1.

Advocate for Education in D.C.
The theme for this year’s National School Boards Association-sponsored Federal Relations Network Conference in Washington, D.C. is Pledge to America’s Schoolchildren.

Code Change Prompts Policy Updates
The October readoption of the Department of Education regulations, N.J.A.C. 6A:16, “Programs to Support Student Development,” has many chief school administrators and board members concerned that their policies may need updating.

Hearings Begin Funding Process
The state Department of Education’s Dec. 18 hearings on a school funding report represented only the start of public discussion of a new education finance system, according to NJSBA.

School Board Candidate Kits Available Online
NJSBA’s School Board Candidate Kit—the annual package that aids prospective board members who are considering running for office—is now available online.

Public to Vote for N.J. Hall of Fame Inductees
From Albert Einstein to Vince Lombardi to Woodrow Wilson, the New Jersey Hall of Fame recently announced 25 nominees in five categories—leaving it up the public to pick five people who have had the biggest impact on state history and have left a lasting legacy.

Court Offers Guidance on Religious Performances
When does a public school holiday performance cross the line between a student’s First Amendment right to free speech and the First Amendment’s prohibition against government endorsement of religion?

Voters OK $140 Million in Construction Statewide
New Jersey voters on Dec. 12 approved school construction proposals totaling $139.9 million, making 2006 one of the most lackluster years for school construction.

Assessment Plan Enters Year 4
New Jersey Education Commissioner Lucille E. Davy recently extended an invitation to chief school administrators, principals and their professional colleagues to participate in the fourth year of a 5-year assessment pilot project.

SBN on Break
Next SBN – Jan. 5

Training Programs and Resources

2007 School Public Relations Forum

Analyzing and Constructing Salary Guides

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

Board Member Academy Programs