Board President’s Corner: How Can You Keep a Meeting Running on Schedule?
November 09, 2023
Question: How can you keep a meeting on schedule if the public wants to comment extensively on various topics?
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Board President’s Corner: What Should be Included in the Board President’s Report?
October 10, 2023
While there is a practice in some districts for the board president to give a report at each board meeting, there is no requirement to do so.
Board President’s Corner: How Can We Do an In-District Orientation for New Board Members?
September 11, 2023
An in-district orientation can go a long way toward helping new board members understand how their board operates.
Board President’s Corner: How Should I Respond to a Surprise Motion by a Board Member?
August 10, 2023
Even if you operate as a board of the whole, you should never act on a motion that has not been placed on the agenda. Every board member should have a chance to research the issue at hand.
Board President’s Corner: How Do I Put Together a Good Agenda?
July 24, 2023
As part of its continued focus to provide resources to school board presidents, the New Jersey School Boards Association will be answering questions through its monthly Board President’s Corner column. Our next question is: What are the best practices for planning a meeting agenda?
Board President’s Corner: What Can Be Done to Make Public Comment Sessions More Productive?
June 15, 2023
Question: What can the board do to make public comment sessions more productive while still allowing itself enough time to conduct other board business?
Board President’s Corner: How Can a Board President Address Challenging or Disruptive Behavior by a Board Member?
May 25, 2023
Depending on the behavior in question, your field service representative may urge you to strive to find some common ground with the board member.
Board President’s Corner: What Are the Pros and Cons of ‘A Committee of the Whole’
April 19, 2023
There is no right answer as to whether a committee of the whole or a committee system is the best choice for any given school district. You must consider various factors when deciding what system would be best positioned to govern your district and advance public education.
Board President’s Corner: What Do I Need to Know about the CSA Evaluation Process?
March 23, 2023
The chief school administrator evaluation is required by law. Every local board of education with a CSA must evaluate his or her performance at least once a year in writing.
Board President’s Corner: When Is a Recorded Roll Call Vote Required?
February 27, 2023
As part of its continued focus to provide resources to school board presidents, the NJSBA will be answering questions through its monthly Board President’s Corner column. This month’s question is, "When is a recorded roll call vote required? Can you give specific examples?"