Spring 2023 Vol. 54 No. 4 Archives - New Jersey School Boards Association

Spring 2023 Vol. 54 No. 4

School Districts Promote Tutoring to Help Students Boost Achievement

School districts throughout New Jersey, many of which had tutoring programs in place prior to the pandemic, are responding to the call to provide new or more robust tutoring programs for students.

Giving Students the Skills to Succeed

The organization focuses on helping students in grades K-8, although the bulk of scholars are in grades K-5. Math and reading are the focus.

The ABCs of Digital Citizenship

Welcome to 2023, where that longtime staple of basic communication — the telephone call — is an exotic delight.

As COVID-19 Retreats, Wellness Centers at Schools Advance

School Leader interviewed staff at two schools that have focused on wellness to explore their approach and what they have learned along the way.

Paterson Makes Student Wellness a Priority with ‘Confidence Closets’

Paterson Public Schools’ efforts to support student wellness received a big lift in November 2022 when it secured a massive donation of 28,500 hygiene products courtesy of the Colgate-Palmolive Co.

Keeping Students Safe in Belleville

When Superintendent Dr. Richard Tomko became superintendent eight years ago, the first step he took in addressing school safety was renaming the department to Safety Services.

Getting to Work

For the high school’s “What’s Next” career fair, Piscataway invited more than 40 representatives from trade schools, industry, government, trade unions, military branches, vocational programs, civil service and small businesses – including several Piscataway alumni.

President's Message: NJSBA Is Ready to Serve No Matter What

What hasn’t and will not change is the support that NJSBA offers its more than 5,000 members! The Association stands ready to assist you with recurring responsibilities and guide you through the unforeseen challenges.

Executive Word: Priming the Teacher Pipeline

I would urge board members to spread the word about the advantages of a career in education — the inherent satisfactions of helping children, the job stability and family-friendly schedule and the fulfillment that can come from knowing you are helping to shape the future and build a better world.

ELFNJ Spotlight: NJSBA’s New Board Member Weekend Orientation

NJSBA’s popular New Board Member Weekend Orientation returned this winter for the first time since early 2020. Two weekends — held Feb. 3-5 and March 10-12, provided training to nearly 200 new board members.

NJSBA at Your Service: NJSBA’s Negotiations Data Portal Promises to be a Game Changer for Members

The Negotiations Data Portal contains various resources, including a new custom report generator that can be a powerful tool for school board members and administrators.

Legally Speaking: Public Comment Sessions: Free Speech or Free-for-All?

The public’s right to express concerns to government officials is enshrined in the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, but there is much misunderstanding about the outer limits of that freedom, and in particular what those limits are at public school board meetings.

Field Perspective: A Return to Basics: How All Board Members Can Better Navigate their Duties

Policy is the language of the board table. Board members govern the district through policy – and taking the time to learn the policies that apply to your role as a board member is imperative.

Head of the Class: Helping Students Transition from School to Career

The Bound Brook High School Innovative Career Technical Education and Work Based Learning program was a recognized program in the annual School Leader awards.