State Prepares for Race to the Top

Bill Would Affect NJSBA Membership

NJDOE Readopts Accountability Regulations

Gov. Proclaims January 2010 ‘School Board Recognition Month’

Excess Surplus Will Offset State Aid Cuts – Corzine

Bills on Diploma Mills, School Choice Advance

Harassment and Bullying Policy Updated

Open Public Meetings Act Notice- Executive Committee Meeting

Obituary: Mario J. Gangi, Former NJSBA President

NJSBA Addresses Possible Pension Plan Changes

NJSBA Invites Members To Connect Online

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Gov. Proclaims January 2010
‘School Board Recognition Month’

Noting the hard work and dedication of New Jersey’s local board of education members, Gov. Jon S. Corzine has proclaimed January 2010 as School Board Recognition Month in New Jersey.

“New Jersey’s 4,800 local board of education members devote countless hours, at no pay, to the oversight of school district operations, including finances, curriculum and staffing,” the governor said in his proclamation. “ As the policymaking bodies for local school districts, New Jersey’s local boards of education endeavor to meet the challenges facing public schools and help students achieve state academic standards.”

“By making meaningful contributions to our schools and communities, the dedicated members of local school boards have enhanced our State and Nation,” the governor said in his proclamation.

“Local boards of education set the goals and provide oversight for the entire school district,” said Harry J. Delgado, president of the New Jersey School Boards Association. “The work of local school boards has a direct impact on the classroom, and their hard work has helped make New Jersey’s public schools a national leader in student achievement.”

Gov. Corzine’s proclamation, as well as additional information on School Board Recognition Month, is available on NJSBA's web site.

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