Start your board service outright with the New Board Member (NBM) Boardsmanship Certification, the first tier of the NJSBA Board Member Academy certification program. New members receive a firm foundation in the initial governance skills needed to carry out their responsibilities.
NBM Boardsmanship Certification (NBM) requirements:
- Accumulate at least ten (10) Board Member Academy credits in at least three core areas: governance, student achievement, policy, finance advocacy, special education, and communications.
- Attend face-to-face Governance I: New Board Member Orientation (Weekend Orientation, Live Virtual sessions and One-Day training fulfill this requirement. The On-Demand online course does not.)
- Attend at least one statewide or regional professional development program
- Attend at least two county association meetings
- Attend at least one annual NJSBA Workshop Conference
- Eligibility limited to the first two years of board service
- May not have been judged to have violated the School Ethics Act
DEADLINE FOR COMPLETION OF ALL REQUIREMENTS FOR ANY LEVEL OF CERTIFICATION ARE AUGUST 15 FOR CELEBRATING AT THE FALL COUNTY MEETING OR APRIL 1 FOR CELEBRATING AT THE SPRING COUNTY MEETING.