Whether you’re a new board member or a seasoned veteran, there are always new leadership skills to explore. NJSBA offers training opportunities to help you reach your full potential as a board member.
NJSBA's Free Core Online Policy Manual is Now Available
NJSBA is pleased to announce that a copy of the free Core Online Policy Manual is now available.
02/03/2026
Topics: Board Policy, New Board Members
School Board Notes
Limited Space Remaining for February’s New Board Member Orientation Weekend
Limited space remains for NJSBA’s February New Board Member Orientation.
02/03/2026
Topics: New Board Members, Professional Development
School Board Notes
Registration Open for New Board Member Orientation Weekend
Information on how new board members may fulfill their training requirements through a weekend orientation program.
01/06/2026
Topics: New Board Members
School Board Notes
Regional Informational Program for School Board Candidates
The New Jersey School Boards Association is hosting in-person regional Candidates Briefings to address the structure and responsibilities of local school boards.
09/09/2025
Topics: New Board Members, Professional Development
Webinar
Essential Mandatory Training for Board Members: Requirements and Importance
Join us to learn the latest information around mandatory training. Learn what’s required, why it is important to you as a board member and how you can accomplish the training as expeditiously as possible to ensure you are a well versed, effective board of education member. We will share the upcoming schedule of trainings with you and answer any and all questions you may have.
12/18/2024
Topics: Board Governance, New Board Members
Webinar
Developing an Effective In-District Orientation Program for Your New Members
Join us to learn how to create an effective in-district orientation program for your new board members. With the election just weeks away, planning now for welcoming your new members will ensure they become an integral part of your board.
09/11/2024
Topics: New Board Members
Publication
Fundamentals of School Board Membership
NJSBA’s anthology on the basics of board membership includes articles on topics ranging from board-superintendent relations and tips for new board members, to the board’s role in curriculum and in finance. The book also includes a Glossary of Education Terms and Acronyms.
01/01/2021
Topics: Board Governance, Board Policy, New Board Members, School Budget and Finances
Webinar
The Wild Goose Chase: Finding and Recruiting New Board Members
In today’s increasingly complex educational environment, it is important we have board members ready and willing to meet the challenges. To avoid the chase for a wild goose, join us while we discuss how to seek out new members who possess the desire, willingness and skills to round out our school boards teams.
04/24/2024
Topics: Candidacy, New Board Members
Webinar
The BOE’s Appraisal Responsibility: Evaluating The CSA
Evaluation of the superintendent’s performance is one of a school board’s statutorily-required, and most important, responsibilities. Whether you are a new board member or just looking for a refresher, join us as we explore the components of the evaluation process and tips for completing the process effectively and efficiently.
03/13/2024
Topics: Board Policy, New Board Members
Webinar
NJSBA’s 3Rs: Roles, Responsibilities, and Resources Virtual Program
Congratulations! You got elected, now what? NJSBA is offering a virtual training program to provide new board members with the necessary information and resources to fulfill their new roles effectively. This program is designed to educate new board members; however, it is equally informative and useful to veteran board members. Topics include the functions of a board of education; board member responsibilities; services available to board members from NJSBA; strategies and tips to survive and thrive in the first year of service; where to go for help, and more.
