NJSBA OFFICER APPLICATION GUIDELINES

Due to a vacancy in the position of Vice President for Legislation/Resolutions, NJSBA will hold a special election at the Delegate Assembly on Saturday, November 22, 2025, to fill the unexpired term of this office. School board members interested in interviewing for candidacy for NJSBA Vice President for Legislation/Resolutions before the Association’s Nominating Committee should complete an application and send it to NJSBA. A copy of the application may be found on NJSBA’s website. Applications may be submitted either in electronic or printed formats. Additional sheets may be used if needed. Printed applications must be sent to NJSBA by certified mail, receipt requested and received at NJSBA headquarters by Friday, September 12, 2025. Digital applications are not being accepted for this special election. The Nominating Committee will conduct interviews on Saturday, September 20, at NJSBA headquarters, Trenton, NJ.

The position that is open is Vice President for Legislation/Resolutions. The current position expires at the end of the May 2027 Delegate Assembly.

Job Description for Vice President of Legislation/Resolutions

The job description for VP for Legislation/Resolutions of NJSBA includes:

  • Serve as Chairperson of the Legislative Committee and the Resolutions Subcommittees.
  • Plan and conduct in-service legislative training activities, in consultation with the Executive Director.
  • Participate in the legislative hearings and activities, as requested by the President or the Executive Director of the Association.
  • Preside over those portions of the Delegate Assembly where Resolutions, bylaws amendments, and policy recommendations resulting from the Association’s policy review process are considered, and present such resolutions, Bylaws amendments and policy recommendations to be acted upon by the delegates.
  • Moderate annual Legislative Conference and the Legislative Session at Workshop.
  • Work as a team member and share responsibilities of the Executive Committee.
  • Provide leadership and vision for the Association.
  • Attend and give greetings at county meetings as assigned.
  • Testify before committees of the Legislature when asked.
  • Evaluate the Executive Director.
  • Attend NJSBA/NSBA functions:
    • Executive Committee meetings
    • Board of Directors meetings
    • Delegate Assemblies
    • Annual Workshop
    • NJASA/NJSBA Annual Spring Conference
    • NSBA Annual Leadership Conference
    • NSBA Annual Federal Relations Network
    • NSBA Annual Conference
    • NSBA Annual Northeast Region Meeting
  • Perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the bylaws or assigned by the President.

Further details about the description for this officer position, its requirements, the application, along with the Codes of Conduct for candidates, Officers, and Nominating Committee members, can be found by clicking here. Applications must be submitted by Friday, September 12, 2025 at 5pm.