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., Jan. 28-30, is Pledge to America’s Schoolchildren.

In addition to organized meetings with members of New Jersey’s Congressional delegation, the 3-day conference will include comprehensive training on prominent federal education issues and the ability to discuss issues and share concerns with colleagues throughout the nation.

Two Options Recognizing that current state travel regulations and other budgetary restraints might make the conference cost-prohibitive, NJSBA is offering board members two ways to participate: Attend the full conference, or participate in the Jan. 30 “Day on the Hill.”

NJSBA has posted frequently asked questions about travel regulations on its online homepage.

For more information on how to join New Jersey’s active and growing FRN delegation or to register for the conference, contact Sarah Kohl at (888) 886-5722, ext. 5201.

Board of Directors Highlights

The regular meeting of NJSBA’s Board of Directors took place on Friday, Jan. 12, 2007 in Mercerville, N.J. Action taken at the Board of Directors meeting included the following:

• Conducted a Moment of Silence in memory of Kasalin “Katy” Hague.
  
  
• Approved Minutes of the Nov. 17, 2006 Board of Directors meeting.
  
  
• Approved 2nd Reading and Adopted Governance and Operations Policy File Code 4155, Attendance.
  
  
• Approved Legislative Committee appointments.
  
  
• Approved Resolutions Subcommittee appointments.
  
  
• Approved NJSBA Governance Calendar, 2007-2008.
  
  
• Ratified NJSBA Bylaws from the Nov. 18, 2006 Delegate Assembly.
  
  
• Approved 2007 NJSBA Legislative Agenda and Action Plan.
  
  
• Administered the oath of office to Linda Taylor and Theresa Burns.
  
  
• Heard report from Construction Review Committee.
  
  
• Heard reports from NJSBA Vice Presidents for County Activities, Finance, and Legislation/Resolutions.
  
  
• Received reports from NJSBA’s president and executive director.
  
  
• Heard an update on the NJSBA’s Long Range Plan.
  
  
• Discussed conducting Board of Directors meetings on Saturdays.
  
  
• Determined that the education issue for the March 16, 2007 Board of Directors meeting would be the High School Reform Initiative.