School Leader
School Leader, NJSBA’s quarterly magazine, focuses on trends and issues of interest to boards of education and their top administrators.
Spring 2024 Vol. 55 No. 4
Articles
President's Message: The Power of Women
While subtle jabs or out-of-bounds comments never thwarted my career, they did not make it easy. In many ways, these things only strengthened my resolve and pushed me to fight harder, and with more grit.
Executive Word: A Culture of Continuous Improvement
By prioritizing the improvement of our organizational systems, we aim to better serve New Jersey’s local boards of education and ensure that NJSBA remains a reliable and invaluable resource for all members.
ELFNJ Spotlight: NJSBA’s New Board Member Weekend Orientation
NJSBA’s popular New Board Member Weekend Orientation returned this winter. Two weekends were held Jan. 19-21 and Feb 23-25, and provided training to nearly 200 new board members.
Field Perspective: Questions from the Field
Whether you are a new board member or have been sitting at the board table for many years, there are always questions that come up as part of the job.
Policy Update — Preventing School Violence: The Behavioral Threat Assessment Team Model
The law requires, among other things, New Jersey boards of education and charter school boards of trustees to develop and adopt a policy for the establishment of multidisciplinary “threat assessment teams.”
Legally Speaking: Navigating Nonrenewals and Reductions in Force
This article highlights important information regarding nonrenewals and RIFs, but it is not intended to serve as a substitute for formal legal advice from board counsel.
Head of the Class: Making an IMPACT in Clifton
Clifton High School was honored as a recognized program in the 2023 School Leader Awards for its innovative IMPACT Program. The awards honor creative and effective programs in New Jersey schools.