
School Leader
School Leader, NJSBA’s quarterly magazine, focuses on trends and issues of interest to boards of education and their top administrators.
Winter 2023 Vol. 54 No. 3
Articles
Presidents Message — Don’t Forget the Parents
When it comes to educating children, our schools and teachers are incredibly important – but let’s not forget the critical role that parents play in helping students succeed.
Executive Word — The Budget Gap Boards are Facing this Year
NJSBA has been advocating for additional state funding for schools, and for tax levy cap considerations for districts.
ELFNJ Spotlight — Virtual County Association Meetings
New Jersey’s 21 county school boards associations offer training, information and forums to explore the issues facing public school districts.
Readers Forum — Technology Use: Changing the Conversation
While our kids may have off-the-charts social media engagement and may excel in emoji selection and concise 144-character statements, many of them aren’t engaging with real people in meaningful ways.
Legally Speaking — Special Education: A Board Member’s Role
To understand the odd position you are often placed in, we need to review some basics of special education law.
Field Perspective — The Board-Business Administrator Relationship
The most crucial underpinning for effectiveness as a school board member and in responsible governance is to know and honor your role.
Head of the Class — Jersey City Public Schools Scores with Fun Fridays
Jersey City Public Schools was honored with an exemplary recognition in the 2022 School Leader awards for its “Fun Fridays,” originally established in summer 2020 by Special Education Supervisor Candace Coccaro and her team.