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Board of Directors Highlights

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Board of Directors Highlights

The rescheduled meeting of NJSBA’s Board of Directors took place Saturday, March 31, 2007 in Mercerville, New Jersey. Action taken at the meeting included the following:

  • Conducted a Moment of Silence in memory of NJSBA Field Service Representative Carole Larsen.

  • Approved Minutes of the Jan. 12, 2007 Board of Directors meeting.

  • Approved first reading of Governance and Operations Policy File Code 4148, Emergency and Disaster Preparedness.

  • Approved first reading of the sunset review of Governance and Operations Policies
    6000 Series (Programs and Services) and Related Policies.

  • Approved the revised 2007-2008 NJSBA Legislative Agenda and Action Plan.

  • Unanimously approved the 2007-2008 NJSBA budget.
  • Heard a report from the Construction Review Committee.

  • Heard reports from NJSBA’s president and vice presidents for county activities, finance, and legislation/resolutions.

  • Heard a report from NJSBA’s executive director.

  • Heard an update on NJSBA’s Long Range Plan.

  • Discussed conducting paperless Board of Directors meetings.

  • Determined that the education issue for the May 18, 2007 Board of Directors meeting would be High School Reform Initiative.

  • Heard the announcement of Executive Director Edwina M. Lee’s plans for October 2007 retirement.