State law requires that school board members for public school districts, including charter schools, undergo criminal background checks within 30 days of election or appointment. Incumbent school board members who were reelected Nov. 8 do not have to undergo criminal...
The New Jersey School Boards Association is happy to bring new board members engaging virtual sessions of Governance I: New Board Member Orientation.
As part of the program’s launch, the USDOE announced $5.6 million in Perkins funding for a new program to expand work-based learning opportunities for students.
At its November meeting, the New Jersey State Board of Education discussed and acted on numerous items.
Mendham Township Elementary School was recently honored for being one of six New Jersey school districts that was recognized in the New Jersey School Boards Association’s annual School Leader Awards as a recognized program for its “Mission to Create a...
Board Certification recognizes the full board’s commitment to training and effective governance in areas such as decision-making, planning, holding effective meetings and focusing on student achievement.
Jim Momary, a member of the Mansfield Township Board of Education, was recognized for 30 years of board service at a recent Warren County School Boards Association meeting.
Unofficial results show that in Trenton, voters approved changing from a Type I district appointed by the mayor to a Type II district with its members elected by the voters.
Save the date for this year’s in-person Fall School Law Forum, which will be Dec. 14, 2022, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The NJSBA is hosting regional programs designed to provide new board members with important information they will need. The programs will cover a variety of topics and will offer ample opportunities to ask questions and network.