Welcome New Board of Education Members
Congratulations on joining your local board of education — and thank you for volunteering your time to help build strong schools in your community. No other public officials have as great an influence on the lives and education of young people as board members. While being a board member is not an easy job, know that the New Jersey School Boards Association is here to assist you, providing training, resources and advocacy.
Congratulations on becoming a school board member! Serving as a board member can be challenging. It also can be one of the most fulfilling responsibilities you’ll ever experience.”
NJSBA’s New Board Member Webpage
The Association has a special webpage devoted to providing resources for newly elected and appointed board of education members. Access that page at the link below.
“Fundamentals of School Board Membership”
NJSBA’s anthology on the basics of board membership includes articles on topics ranging from board-superintendent relations and tips for new board members to the board’s role in curriculum and in finance. The book also includes a Glossary of Education Terms and Acronyms. This publication is available as a free PDF only to NJSBA members.
NJSBA Member Services Guide
Each year, the Association mails this comprehensive guide highlighting NJSBA services and resources to all new board members. Access a digital copy below.
Advice and Information for New Board Members
New members should feel free to reach out to their field service representatives with any questions they may have. But NJSBA also has an abundance of articles and other resources available that can provide information. Below is a sampling of some recent articles that appeared in School Leader and School Board Notes.
- Are You New Here? Some Not-so-new Board Members Share Advice and Tips for Those Who’ve Just Joined a Board.
- Into the Fold: How to Introduce New Board Members to Your District.
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