The 2025–2026 County School Boards Association (SBA) meetings are just around the corner. These meetings provide board members across New Jersey with a unique forum for learning, networking, and sharing ideas.

This fall, the County School Boards Association is excited to welcome Barry Walker as the new NJSBA vice president for county activities. “It’s an honor to support our County School Board leaders as we work together to advance student achievement throughout New Jersey. Together, through shared learning and collaboration, we can ensure every student has the opportunity to succeed,” said Walker.

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NJSBA Vice President for County Activities Barry Walker

Every county in New Jersey has a county school board association that hosts a series of meetings in its county. These meetings bring together board members from across the county and state for meaningful dialogue on timely educational issues. Each session features carefully selected topics aimed at equipping school leaders with practical insights and tools to make informed decisions for their school communities.

As part of NJSBA membership benefits and through its partnership with ELFNJ, members may attend County SBA meetings at no additional charge and are offered in both in-person and virtual formats to accommodate busy schedules. Members are welcome to attend meetings in any county, not just their own. In-person meetings include a complimentary dinner.

County meetings are a unique opportunity for first-term members to experienced leaders to have their voices heard.  It is a time for members to express their support and concerns about Association programs and services and make suggestions for improvements and new initiatives.

These meetings also provide members with up to date information on important current and upcoming education developments and the opportunity for members to strengthen their professional network increasing their collective influence to advocate for New Jersey public schools.  

County association leadership also engage members by visiting local school board meetings to discuss the value of attending county meetings for the latest advances in NJSBA membership services, programs, advocacy efforts and networking opportunities.

For the complete schedule of 2025-2026 County SBA meetings, visit the County School Boards Association homepage at Upcoming Events – New Jersey School Boards Association | New Jersey School Boards Association.

2025 COUNTY SBA HYBRID FALL MEETING SCHEDULE WITH TOPICS

  • 9/18 – Burlington County – “Ways to Maximize School Funding”
  • 9/18 – Mercer County – “AI Panel Discussion: Implementation, Guidelines, and Perspectives from Teachers and Administrators
  • 9/25 – Ocean County – “Closing the Learning Gap with AI: What School Leaders Need to Know”
  • 9/29 – Bergen County – “School Finance Fundamentals & Forward Thinking: Empowering Board Leadership”
  • 9/29 – Hunterdon County – “Superintendent Roundtable: Defining Acceptable AI Use from K to 12”
  • 9/30 – Camden County & Gloucester County – “Legislative Panel Discussion”
  • 9/30 – Middlesex County – “Difficult Decisions: School Policy in Practice”
  • 9/30 – Passaic County – “Navigating New Jersey School Finance: A Dialogue with Passaic County Legislators”
  • 10/6 – Sussex County – “Navigating Emerging Policy Issues: AI, Cell Phones, and Student Funding in Your District”
  • 10/7 – Monmouth County – “AI in K–12: How School Districts Are Implementing and Leveraging Technology for Learning”
  • 10/7 – Morris County – “From Budgets to Brilliance: Linking School Finance to Student Outcomes”
  • 10/7 – Salem County & Cumberland County – “How to Utilize Artificial Intelligence as a Board Member”
  • 10/8 – Atlantic County – “Academic Success”
  • 10/8 – Union County – “AI from the Students’ Perspective: Learning, Limits, and Lessons”
  • 10/8 – Warren County – “Your Guide to School District Finances: Budgeting for Our Future”
  • 10/9 – Essex County – “Fiscal Excellence: An Essex County Business Administrator Panel on School Finance”
  • 10/9 – Somerset County – “AI, Implementation, and Academic Integrity: An Administrator Led Conversation”
  • 10/14 – Cape May County – “How to Improve Student Representation at your Board Meetings”
  • 10/15 – Hudson County – “Leading the Way: Jersey City’s Governance Model for Urban School District Success”