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  • A Guide to Board of Education Meetings in New Jersey

    A Guide to Board of Education Meetings in New Jersey outlines and delineates the roles and responsibilities of boards of education and superintendents; provides guidance for members of the public who wish to address matters of concern with their boards during public meetings; and explains board meeting procedures.

  • A Guide to Board of Education Meetings in New Jersey (Spanish)

    UNA GUÍA PARA Las Reuniones Consejo de Educación del Estado de New Jersey

     

  • Fundamentals of School Board Membership

    NJSBA’s anthology on the basics of board membership includes articles on topics ranging from board-superintendent relations and tips for new board members, to the board’s role in curriculum and in finance. The book also includes a Glossary of Education Terms and Acronyms.

  • Basic School Law

    Written by the attorneys and subject area specialists at the New Jersey School Boards Association, this newly revised and comprehensive reference offers current and authoritative information on state and federal education laws, regulations, and court decisions.

  • Basic Parliamentary Procedure

    Beyond majority rules, how much do you really know about parliamentary procedure? This concise guide provides an overview of Robert’s Rules of Order for new members and veterans alike. A precedence-of-motions chart is included for quick reference. This is available for free download to NJSBA members through the password-protected portal.

  • Who Does What in Public School Governance

    This concise brochure explains the responsibilities of the board of education and the chief school administrator. It is an excellent resource for new board members, superintendents and citizens who want a better understanding of school governance.

  • Who Does What in Public School Governance – in Spanish

    ¿Quién hace qué en la Administración de las Escuelas Públicas? is the Spanish language version of “Who Does What in Public School Governance.” This concise brochure explains the responsibilities of the board of education and the chief school administrator, and has been translated into Spanish. It is an excellent resource for new board members, superintendents and citizens who want a better understanding of school governance.