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NJSBA’s 2026 November School Board Election Candidate Kit Now Available
NJSBA has posted the 2026 November Election Candidate Kit online at NJSBA Candidates Kit on the NJSBA website.
05/08/2026
Topics: Candidacy
School Board Notes
Report of the Nominating Committee: Special Election to Fill the Vacancy in the Office of Vice President for Legislation and Resolutions
A report of the nominating committee.
03/31/2026
Topics: Board Governance, Candidacy
School Board Notes
Notice for Petition Filing Open for Special Election: To Fill the Vacancy of Vice President of Legislation/Resolutions
A notice for petition filing is open for special election.
03/31/2026
Topics: Board Governance, Candidacy
School Board Notes
NJSBA’s Nominating Committee to Present Officer Candidate for Special Election at May Meeting
At the Association’s bi-annual meeting on May 16, 2026, the NJSBA nominating committee will present a candidate for election to the office of Vice President for Legislation/Resolutions.
03/24/2026
Topics: Board Governance, Candidacy
School Board Notes
NJSBA Special Election Notice: Vacancy for the Unexpired Term of Vice President of Legislation and Resolutions
The NJSBA will hold a special election at the May 16, 2026, Delegate Assembly, to fill the unexpired term of Vice President for Legislation and Resolutions.
02/24/2026
Topics: Candidacy
School Board Notes
NJSBA Special Election Notice: Vacancy for the Unexpired Term of Vice President of Legislation and Resolutions
The NJSBA will hold a special election at the May 16, 2026, Delegate Assembly, to fill the unexpired term of Vice President for Legislation and Resolutions.
02/17/2026
Topics: Candidacy
Webinar
NJSBA’s 3Rs: Roles, Responsibilities, and Resources
This webinar is designed to educate our newly elected board members; however, it will be informative and useful to established board members as well. Topics include: • The functions of a board of education • Board member responsibilities • Services available to you from NJSBA • Strategies and tips to survive and thrive in your first year of service
12/17/2025
Topics: Board Governance, Candidacy
Webinar
Candidate’s Briefing
This webinar is designed to educate individuals running for their local school board. It covers essential topics to help candidates understand the responsibilities and legal requirements of board membership.
10/08/2025
Topics: Candidacy
School Board Notes
NJSBA’s 2025 November School Board Election Candidate Kit Now Available Online for Downloading
The deadline for candidates to submit nominating petitions is at 4 p.m. on July 28, 2025.
04/29/2025
Topics: Candidacy
Asked & Answered: Candidate Endorsements
With the November school election season underway, board candidates may have questions concerning endorsements. The following will provide information about the interaction between New Jersey’s school ethics law and candidate endorsements. Can sitting board members endorse school board candidates? Yes. Current...
