
School Leader
School Leader, NJSBA’s quarterly magazine, focuses on trends and issues of interest to boards of education and their top administrators.
November/December 2019 • Vol. 50 • No. 3
Special Section
Getting the Most Out of Your Board Attorney
Tips on communicating effectively with your district’s lawyer
It Didn’t Happen In School, But….Can We Discipline?
Court decisions provide insight on when it’s appropriate to discipline students and staff for off-campus behavior.
The Legalities of Classroom Apps
Classroom apps are easily accessible, low-to-no-cost and instantly usable. But the use of this technology has significant legal implications that all educators should bear in mind.
Articles
President's Message: Welcoming Your New Board Members
New board members need help from their fellow board members and district administration to become familiar with the processes and procedures of their local district.
Executive Word: Stand Up and Be Counted
A momentous event –one that happens only once every decade — is coming early next year: the 2020 census.
Policy Update: Training Your School District’s Volunteers
Volunteers can provide valuable services in a school, but certain helpers may be subject to training requirements.
Head of the Class: Flying High
Union Township wins a School Leader Award for Its Innovation Labs program.
Field Perspective: Welcome Aboard!
How to orient new members to your local board of education.