Voters Decide School Board Seats and School Questions in Nov. 5 Election
Trenton, Nov. 12, 2024 – New Jersey voters went to the polls Nov. 5, casting votes for the next president and U.S. congressional delegates. Most of them also had the opportunity to vote for local school board members. In 527...
NJSBA Celebrates Education’s Unsung Superheroes
A select group of school staff members were honored at the New Jersey School Boards Association’s Workshop in Atlantic City on Oct. 22 in the second annual “Unsung Superheroes in Education Awards.” “The awards celebrate school district staff in categories...
Voters to Decide School Board Seats and School Questions in Nov. 5 Election
When New Jersey voters go to the polls Nov. 5, along with choosing the next president and U.S. congressional delegates, most will also have the opportunity to vote for local school board members. In 527 New Jersey school districts, the...
Educational Leadership Foundation of New Jersey Announces Appointment of New Executive Director
Trenton, Jan. 31, 2024 —The Educational Leadership Foundation of New Jersey announced today the appointment of David C. Hespe, former commissioner of education, as the organization’s executive director. “We are delighted that an educational leader of Dave Hespe’s caliber will...
NJSBA Welcomes Nomination of New Commissioner of Education in New Jersey
TRENTON, Jan. 29, 2024 –The New Jersey School Boards Association today welcomed Gov. Phil Murphy’s nomination of Kevin Dehmer as the state’s next commissioner of education. “Kevin Dehmer has extensive experience in leadership roles at the New Jersey Department of...
Voters to Decide Construction Question in Cranford
Trenton, Jan 12, 2023 – When Cranford voters go to the polls Jan. 23 for a special school election, they will vote on a construction proposal. Statewide, the New Jersey School Boards Association has only learned of one district, Cranford,...
Governor Murphy Proclaims January 2024 ‘School Board Recognition Month’
TRENTON, Jan. 4, 2024—Gov. Phil Murphy has proclaimed January 2024 as School Board Recognition Month in New Jersey, citing the meaningful contributions that local board of education members and charter school and renaissance school board of trustee members make to...
Voters Decide Construction Questions in Special School Elections
TRENTON Dec. 15, 2023 – Voters headed to the polls Dec. 12 for a special school election, deciding whether to approve or reject a number of construction proposals. Statewide, the New Jersey School Boards Association learned of six boards of...
New Media Advisory - New Jersey School Boards Association Delegate Assembly
The semiannual meeting (Delegate Assembly) of the New Jersey School Boards Association will convene on Saturday, Dec. 2 at 9 a.m. at the Conference Center at Mercer County Community College in West Windsor. The delegates will act on the following...
Voters Decide Election Questions
Voters headed to the polls on Nov. 7 for the general election to decide five construction questions and numerous other proposals from local boards of education. Statewide bonding amount approved: $51,675,312 State funding of proposed questions: $20,626,181 Under the Educational Facilities...