School Districts and Local Governments to Corzine: Give Us the Authority to Save Tax Dollars
NJSBA and three other public sector management organizations this week renewed their calls to Governor Corzine to support changes in public employee health benefits that were recommended through the Legislature’s special session on property tax reform.

NJSBA Remembers President Ford
While the world pauses to reflect the passing of former President Gerald R. Ford, some long-term NJSBA members may recall a brush with him more than two decades ago.

WEB EXTRA
National Study Ranks N.J. Schools Among Best
New Jersey schools were rated second best in the nation for K-12 academic achievement, according to the Quality Counts 2007 report in this month’s Education Week.

Experts to Review Funding this Month
Three experts, retained by the New Jersey Department of Education to study its recent “Report on the Cost of Education,” are scheduled to release their reviews Jan. 19.

10 Ways to Get Involved and Effect Change
NJSBA’s director of governmental relations, Mike Vrancik, recently listed ways that local school board members can have an impact on legislation.

Governor Proclaims January ‘School Board Recognition Month’
Gov. Jon S. Corzine has proclaimed January 2007 as School Board Recognition Month in New Jersey.

Shared Services, Advocacy Highlight PR Forum
Want to learn how to build public support for your district’s financial proposals, implement innovative shared services with municipal government, and become an effective advocate for public schools?

Seeking Exemplary Special Ed Programs
NJSBA’s year-long project on special education costs and programming will also showcase best practices in local school districts.

NJSBA Launches E-Connect
A special members-only site has been created for NJSBA members to customize a personal account that will allow them to register for Association-sponsored programs, order and track purchases, view transcripts and search for board member contact information throughout the state.

Training Programs and Resource

Engaging the Public/Negotiating Your Superintendent's Contract: Keeping it Transparent

New Board Member Orientation Conference

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

Board Member Academy Programs