Don’t Sacrifice School Quality – NJSBA
NJSBA officials praised Governor Corzine for his pledge not to sacrifice the quality of education as the state attempts to control property taxes.
Corzine Calls for New Funding Formula, Hard Caps, Incentives to Merge
New Jersey will be best served if it implements a new school funding formula in time for the 2007-2008 state budget, Gov. Jon S. Corzine said in his annual State of the State address on Jan. 9.
Special Session Bills Still Loom
In its first meeting of 2007, the state Senate on Monday held off voting on A-8/S-49, which would create a pilot county administrative school district.
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Local School Officials to Visit 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, Jan. 28-30.
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N.J. Hall of Fame Votes Due March 15
Clara Barton created New Jersey's first free public school in Bordentown and founded the American Red Cross. Does that make her noteworthy enough to be inducted into New Jersey’s first Hall of Fame class? You decide.
NJSBA Offers New Superintendent Evaluation Form
A new year brings a new and improved superintendent evaluation form from NJSBA.
Certified Board Leader Courses Scheduled
NJSBA will present two Certified Board Leader (CBL) courses, Focusing the Board on Student Achievement and Parliamentary Procedure, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Jan. 20 at the Raritan Valley Academy, Middlesex Regional Educational Services Commission in Piscataway.
State Board Commends Local School Boards
The state Board of Education this month passed a resolution acknowledging the contribution of local boards of education to New Jersey’s status as a leader in academic quality.
NJSBA Staff Mourns Katy Hague
Kasalin “Katy” Hague, 48, administrative assistant in NJSBA’s governmental relations department, died on Jan. 5, 2007.
State Board and NJSBA Officers Hold Joint Meeting
Members of the New Jersey State Board of Education met last week with the NJSBA Officers to discuss mutual concerns, including high school reform, the academic achievement gap, and training for local school officials.
NJSBA Staff Delivered Training Presentation to State Board
State Board of Education member Maud Dahme speaks with Ray Pinney, NJSBA membership advocacy coordinator, and Mark Bonjavanni, senior consultant for inservice education, prior to the Jan. 3 state board meeting.
Training Programs and Resources
2007 School Public Relations Forum
NJSBA's New E-Connect Service
Browse NJSBA’s Bookstore for the latest publications on school governance.
Board Member Academy Programs
