People

New Jersey’s 5,000 local board of education members can turn to the Association’s leadership and staff to advance the goals of our state’s public schools.

Executive Director

Dr. Timothy Purnell

On July 1, 2022, Dr. Timothy Purnell became the ninth executive director of the New Jersey School Boards Association.

Staff Directory

Meet the hardworking people behind your Association. Our staff’s expertise can help your school district through its most serious challenges.

Find an NJSBA Staff Member

Officers

Every two years, NJSBA’s membership elects local school board members who serve as President, Vice President for County Activities, Vice President for Finance, and Vice President for Legislation/Resolutions. Along with the Immediate Past President and Executive Director (ex officio), they comprise the Association’s Executive Committee.

Meet the NJSBA Officers

Roster of Presidents

Review the roster of women and men who have served as president of the New Jersey School Boards Association. Current Association bylaws call for two-year terms of office.

View Presidents