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Irene LeFebvre

NJSBA’s Chief Debuts a Podcast: First Episode of ‘The Boardroom’ Features President Irene LeFebvre

January 30, 2023

Board of education members can now discover best practices on being a board member with a new podcast titled “The Boardroom,” which is hosted by Dr. Timothy Purnell, executive director and CEO of the NJSBA.

State Board of Education Honors the Work of Local Boards of Education

January 17, 2023

At its Jan. 11 monthly meeting, New Jersey’s State Board of Education marked School Board Recognition Month by unanimously approving a resolution that commends the hard work and dedication of the state’s nearly 5,000 local school board members.

Presidents Message — Don’t Forget the Parents

December 29, 2022

When it comes to educating children, our schools and teachers are incredibly important – but let’s not forget the critical role that parents play in helping students succeed.

Gov. Phil Murphy Meets with Education Group

November 09, 2022

On Wednesday, Nov. 2, Gov. Phil Murphy met with members of the LEE Group, a group of New Jersey educational organizations. Among the attendees were Irene LeFebvre, president of the New Jersey School Boards Association; and Dr. Timothy Purnell, NJSBA's executive director.

NJSBA Holds Regional Meetings for School Board Candidates

September 30, 2022

On Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022, the New Jersey School Boards Association held regional meetings in the northern, central and southern portion of the state to provide information to school board candidates. 

President's Message: New Beginnings at Workshop

September 21, 2022

This year, I am happy to undertake a new Workshop task – introducing and welcoming NJSBA’s new executive director, Dr. Timothy Purnell. As you may know, he was the unanimous choice of the NJSBA Executive Director Search Committee. 

Dr. Karen Cortellino Honored with Irene LeFebvre Excellence in Boardsmanship Award

June 17, 2022

The award was established to honor a local school board member who exemplifies Irene LeFebvre’s dedicated service as a board member, her leadership, commitment, and significant contributions to the education of students in Morris County.

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