School Leader

Inflation, high interest rates, a pandemic that caused some bus drivers to retire early or exit the workforce altogether and an increasingly demanding environment have combined to make what once was a difficult task seem almost impossible.

A limited number of items can be negotiated between those who oversee the school district and those who are employed by the school district. This is called the scope of negotiations or what issues can be bargained.

Several board members, including numerous members of the Morris County School Boards Association, lauded Bernadette Dalesandro’s contributions as a board member in a nomination letter that urged her to be named the 2023-2024 School Board Member of the Year. 

When it comes to incorporating educational technology into the curriculum to promote the achievement of all students, school districts that focus on career and technical education may be leading the charge.

In New Jersey there are long-standing — and well-deserved — recognition programs for teachers, administrators and even board of education members. However, the contributions of essential staffers in several categories are often overlooked.

As you complete your mandated training, I’d urge you to keep in mind how it can help you be more effective – and how that, in turn, can lead to stronger, more effective boards.

Each month, I plan to host a live podcast, “The Boardroom,” from noon to 1 p.m. I will be joined by NJSBA employees and/or members of our extended community.

New Jersey’s 21 county school boards associations offer training, information and forums to explore the issues facing public school districts.

It is useful for school leaders, particularly board of education members, to understand what factors can contribute to improving teacher retention.

There are legal, psychological, moral and educational dimensions to every aspect of transgender student accommodation, from bathroom access to preferred pronouns, with passions running high on all sides

How do we extend student safety from the classroom to the school bus? The answer lies in embracing innovative solutions like Transportant, an all-in-one solution built for safety and efficiency in school transportation.

Board members, especially those on the negotiating team, should be knowledgeable about settlement data and current trends in contract negotiations. 

The West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District was honored as an exemplary program in the 2023 School Leader Awards for its “Dual Language Immersion Program.”