The New Jersey School Boards Association has a slate of engaging and timely webinars lined up, with more being added soon. Discover what’s in store and register for the programs that interest you the most.
Best Practices for Policy Development and Maintaining the Manual | Wednesday, Aug. 7 at 10 a.m.
Join us as experts from the NJSBA dive into the intricate process of crafting effective school policies, ensuring they remain relevant and adaptable amid education’s ever-evolving landscape. This webinar will equip attendees with strategies to navigate policy development, from initial conception and implementation to maintaining the policy manual.
This webinar will be livestreamed via Zoom and on NJSBA’s YouTube channel. Pre-registration is required to receive credit. It offers one Board Member Academy credit. Register.
Mastering School Finance: Essential Conversations for Board Members | Wednesday, Aug. 14 at 10 a.m.
Join Charles Muller, NJSBA’s business administrator in residence, for a webinar aimed at helping school board members understand the various areas of school finance. As board members, it is vital to communicate with district administration to gain a deeper understanding of financial challenges.
This webinar will dive into conversations you should be having at this time of year including, but not limited to: the end-of-year budget (Board Secretary Report), which includes revenues, appropriations, fund balance, outstanding purchase orders and special revenue (federal grants); the 2024-2025 budget, covering enrollment, staffing, tuitions, transportation, revenues, special revenue and facilities (complete the facility checklist). A comprehensive review of these items will give a good indication of what the next budget cycle will look like.
This webinar will be livestreamed via Zoom and on NJSBA’s YouTube channel. Pre-registration is required to receive credit. It offers one Board Member Academy credit. Register.
How to Effectively Implement Cybersecurity Solutions Within Your District | Thursday, Aug. 15 at 1 p.m.
This eye-opening session will be an engaging and inspiring webinar focused on the latest developments in cybersecurity for K-12. The damaging effects of cybersecurity attacks are no joke. Schools in particular are vulnerable, as incidents — whether deliberate or accidental — can severely disrupt education and critical operations, as well as expose sensitive student, teacher and staff data, all of which can lead to high recovery costs. Schools can and should take necessary actions to prevent any type of cyberthreat or attack. This webinar will focus on current and future regulations that will impact schools. It will also provide a roadmap for schools, so they can take the necessary steps to protect students, teachers and staff — and it will share how to prepare for external audits, as these become more frequent (and necessary).
This webinar will be livestreamed via Zoom and on NJSBA’s YouTube channel. Pre-registration is required to receive credit. It offers one Board Member Academy credit. Register.