Webinars: Board Governance

The Quality Single Accountability Continuum (QSAC) is the monitoring process for the NJ Department of Education and enables the state to identify high performing districts across the state. In the assessment process, the board’s role in governance is a key factor in the district obtaining a high performing designation. Tune into this webinar for a short primer on the board’s role in QSAC’s governance assessment.

As the state-designated provider of mandated training, the New Jersey School Boards Association is responsible for providing mandated training to board members and trustees. Training is available at no cost to members and provided in numerous ways, including in-person, live online and self-paced -- making it accessible to everyone who needs it. The State Board of Education’s recent introduction of a 90-day requirement for completion of the Governance I for new board members starts in April 2023. This means that all new board members must complete the mandated training within 90 days of taking office. This new requirement, initiated by the School Ethics Commission, is aimed at ensuring that all board members have up-to-date knowledge and understanding of their roles and responsibilities. You can find more information about the new requirements here. Join us on Wednesday, April 5, for a webinar explaining the changes and how it impacts boards of education throughout the state.

With a new board year underway, board presidents can sometimes feel stressed and frustrated when trying to manage their board meeting process, while board members may feel that they aren’t able to have their voices heard during the board meeting. Using Parliamentary Procedures can provide tools to help facilitate better organized discussions and group decision making at the board table. This webinar will provide ideas, processes, tips, and food for thought on improving meeting efficiency and effectiveness.

New Jersey requires boards of education to annually evaluate their Superintendent. This webinar will review the statutory requirements, the elements of an effective evaluation, and the role of both the superintendent and board in the process as well as the timelines required. Join us as we discuss how to optimize the process to assist the board and superintendent in utilizing this tool for continuous improvement.

Each year, boards of education “re-organize” as members' terms are completed and new members take office. Join us as we discuss requirements, leadership, best practices, and other helpful information to pave the way for a productive year ahead.

Are you approaching the end of your first year on a school board? This is the perfect time to reflect on your experience and what you can do to improve your governance skills to better serve the children in your school district. This webinar will discuss the characteristics of effective board members and will provide food for thought and resources to assist you in your personal professional development.