School Leader
School Leader, NJSBA’s quarterly magazine, focuses on trends and issues of interest to boards of education and their top administrators.
Fall 2021 Vol. 52 No. 2
Special Section
Reductions in Force: Recent Developments and Statutory Guidance
A new law gives substantial rights to non-certificated staff members. What you need to know about Chapter 66.
What a U.S. Supreme Court Decision Means for Students’ Free Speech Rights
The Mahanoy Area School District v. B.L. decision addresses “off campus” speech.
Articles
President’s Message: Let Virtual Workshop 2021 Empower You
At Workshop, we celebrate all the successes of public education in New Jersey. We come together to form and reaffirm friendships, compare notes, build our skill set and bond with our peers.
Executive Word: Use Virtual Workshop 2021 as a Reset
Join us for the three-day virtual training conference, specifically geared for school officials, from Tuesday, Oct. 26 through Thursday, Oct. 28.
ELFNJ Spotlight: Hybrid County Association Meetings
This fall, NJSBA’s county school boards association meetings have gone hybrid — with board members able to attend in-person and virtually.
Policy Update: An Overview of Policies on Student Conduct and Discipline
Discipline policies and procedures can help ensure a safe environment that is conducive to learning.
Labor Lookout: Trends in Collective Negotiations
It’s the time of year when board negotiations committees begin to get ready for bargaining. Here’s the latest data on contract settlements.
Field Perspectives: Calming the Crowd
Think you might be facing an angry public at your next board meeting? Here are strategies for handling the situation.
Head of the Class: Lighthouse Awards Spotlight Equity Efforts
The esteemed awards illuminate “the path toward academic improvement and student success.”