Bergen County School Boards Association aims to enhance the skills and knowledge of the local board of education members throughout Bergen County. BCSBA is a forum for exchanging information and ideas and a catalyst to expedite and initiate action.

The county school boards association meetings are opportunities for board members to receive professional development and up-to-date information on current education initiatives, legislation, and public school regulations. The meetings enable board members to stay connected and work together to advance the achievement of all public school students in New Jersey.

Archie F. Hay Award-This award is presented to a Bergen County School Board Member who, in the opinion of an impartial committee, made up of board members from outside of Bergen County, best exemplifies Dr. Hay’s leadership and commitment.

Janet S. Lobsenz Award- The purpose of this award is to recognize an individual board member who exemplifies Janet’s strong commitment to personal and professional development and her involvement in school governance at the local, county and state levels.

A listing of all former Archie F. Hay Award and Janet S. Lobsenz Award Winners can be found here: LIST OF FORMER WINNERS

2025 Archie F. Hay Award & Janet S. Lobsenz Award
If you would like to be a candidate or nominate another board member in Bergen County, please submit by April 14, 2025.

CLICK HERE FOR THE 2025 JANET S. LOBSENZ AWARD INFORMATION

CLICK HERE FOR THE 2025 ARCHIE F. HAY AWARD INFORMATION

Meetings

BCSBA Executive Committee

Michael Jacobs

Michael Jacobs

Bergen County SBA President (2023 - 2026); County Association Leadership - NJSBA Board of Directors Delegate (2024 - 2027)

Dr. Letizia Pantoliano

Dr. Letizia Pantoliano

Bergen County SBA 1st Vice President (2024 - 2026)

Paula Colbath

Paula Colbath

Bergen County SBA 2nd Vice President of Legislation (2023 - 2026)

Michael Sprague

Michael Sprague

Bergen County SBA - NJSBA Board of Directors Delegate (2023 - 2026)

Behrooz Pasdar

Behrooz Pasdar

Bergen County SBA - NJSBA Board of Directors Alternate (2023 - 2026); Bergen County SBA Executive Committee Member (2023 - 2026)

William Barnaskas

William Barnaskas

Bergen County SBA Executive Committee Member (2022 - 2025)

Elisa Billis

Elisa Billis

Bergen County SBA Executive Committee Member (2024 - 2026)

Melissa Delrosso

Melissa Delrosso

Bergen County SBA Executive Committee Member (2022- 2025)

Laura Genovese-Behrmann

Laura Genovese-Behrmann

Bergen County SBA Executive Committee Member (2024-2025)

Diane Holzberg

Diane Holzberg

Bergen County SBA Executive Committee Member (2022 - 2025)

Mary Katherine Norian

Mary Katherine Norian

Bergen County SBA Executive Committee Member (2023 - 2026)

Marlene Somerville

Marlene Somerville

Bergen County SBA Executive Committee Member (2023 - 2026)

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