Local boards of education must comply with New Jersey’s Open Public Meetings Act, or “Sunshine Law.” Part 2 of NJSBA’s video series, “Ten Things Every School Board Candidate Should Know before Taking Office,” explores the law’s requirements, with a special focus on advertising/notices and executive/closed sessions.
Ten Things Every School Board Candidate Should Know before Taking Office
Episode 1: Conflicts of Interest
Episode 2: The Sunshine Law (Open Public Meetings Act)
Episode 3: The Oath of Office—What It Means
The New Jersey School Boards Association produced this ten-part video series to help prospective school board members understand the requirements of the office. Future segments of Ten Things Every School Board Candidate Should Know before Taking Office will address collective bargaining, training requirements, and the paperwork that must be completed to serve on a school board.
October 7, 2016