NJSBA Board of Director’s Highlights

The reorganization meeting of NJSBA’s Board of Directors took place on September 5 in East Windsor. Action taken at the Board of Directors meeting included the following: Get the full story.

Notes From the Field

It’s the start of another school year and time to make sure your board is ready for all that the new year may bring. If you haven’t already done so, now is the time to set annual goals for the district and communicate them to the public. Goal setting will provide direction for the upcoming year and keep the board focused as you confront the inevitable bumps along the way. Goal setting also provides the basis for the superintendent evaluation and board self-evaluation processes, which are completed in the spring. Most important, a goal-setting workshop gives the board and administration the chance to build and reinforce a strong team relationship. Get the full story.

Raymond Milam, urban field service representative, is retiring from NJSBA effective November 1. Ray provided technical assistance to the 60 urban school districts over the last 17 years. NJSBA wishes Ray good luck in his future endeavors!

Position Available—Urban Field Service Representative

NJSBA is currently seeking a candidate for an urban field service representative in its Manalapan office. As management consultant to urban school boards, the duties of the position include board effectiveness training, school community relations, superintendent evaluations and searches, strategic planning, and marketing/public engagement referenda. The candidate must also provide staff support to the NJSBA Urban Boards Committee and to county school board associations. The candidate must be able to develop and deliver effective presentations, have strong interpersonal and facilitation skills, and be a self-starter. Knowledge of public education and school board governance in urban districts is required. The candidate must work evenings/weekends as required to carry out the responsibilities of the position. A bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience, two years experience with a local board of education or agency, department or organization dealing with education is required. Experience with Windows 2000 and Microsoft Word is also required. NJSBA offers an excellent benefits package. The minimum salary is $54,996.

If interested, send a resume with salary requirements by September 24 to Kimberly Blum, New Jersey School Boards Association, P.O. Box 909, Trenton, NJ 08605-0909. E-mail, kblum@njsba.org; fax, 609-695-4031.