• NJSBA Unsung Superhero in Education Spotlight: Ashley Dunker

  This week’s spotlight features Unsung Superhero in Education Human Resources Professional Ashley Dunker of the Bernards Township School District in Somerset County.

  

• Decisions Adopted by the School Ethics Commission on April 28, 2026 – Part II

  This week’s article is limited to an examination of the seven remaining “PC Review” Decisions adopted by the SEC.

• NJSBA Launches ‘Civility Starts With Us’ Initiative

  NJSBA announces Civility Starts with Us initiative to promote and highlight the boards of education practicing good governance.

  

• Essex County SBA Concludes Year with Student-Led Culinary Showcase and Governance Honors

  The Essex County School Boards Association held its final meeting of the 2025–2026 school year.

• Do You Know Who Could Be The 2026-2027 New Jersey School Board Member of the Year?

  Nominations are now being accepted for the NJSBA’s 2026-2027 Board Member of the Year Award.

• School Board Notes • May 19, 2026

• NJSBA Delegate Assembly Debate Several Resolutions and Elect a New Officer

  Delegates from across the state convened for a morning dedicated to shaping the Association’s future through policy discussions, leadership reports, and the election and installation of a new officer.

  

• Decisions Adopted by the School Ethics Commission on April 28, 2026 – Part I

  The School Ethics Commission met on April 28, 2026, to discuss 12 matters in accordance with the SEC’s new/amended regulations. They also considered adopting 17 decisions, two new advisory opinion requests and making one advisory opinion public.

• School Board Notes • May 12, 2026

• NJDOE Opens Invitations for Teacher Climate and Culture Institute 

  The New Jersey Department of Education is inviting districts to join New Jersey’s Teacher Climate and Culture Institute: From Insight to Implementation on July 28, 2026, at The College of New Jersey.