1. New Jersey School Boards Association – Serving Local Boards of Education Since 1914 This is Your NJSBA!

2. New Jersey School Boards Association – Serving Local Boards of Education Since 1914 The New Jersey School Boards Association is… A federation of district boards of education Created by state statute Made up of all local boards of education and their members A policy-driven organization whose members decide educational policy positions at the semi-annual Delegate Assembly.

3. New Jersey School Boards Association – Serving Local Boards of Education Since 1914 Association Organization The Delegate Assembly (DA): Made up of one member of every board. The Board of Directors: Members and alternates are chosen at the county level. All are unpaid volunteers. Five officers: Elected to two year terms by the DA. The Board of Directors employ an Executive Director and approximately 80 staff members who report to her.

4. New Jersey School Boards Association – Serving Local Boards of Education Since 1914 The NJSBA Advocates The DA sets Association policy positions Association staff lobbies legislators, the State Board and the governor The legislative committee acts on staff recommendations, provides testimony to the legislature, and coordinates board member advocacy efforts You advocate to your elected officials in support or opposition to legislation, based upon Association policy.

5. New Jersey School Boards Association – Serving Local Boards of Education Since 1914 The NJSBA Trains Today is the first taste of NJSBA training – the New Board Member Orientation Conference. Tomorrow the Annual Workshop starts Sample of other programs –Leadership Conference –Introduction to Bargaining, Intermediate and Advanced Bargaining –Board-Superintendent Institute County Programs Certificated Board Member, Master Board Member Recognition, and Certified Board Leader Recognition Certified and Master Board Recognition

6. New Jersey School Boards Association – Serving Local Boards of Education Since 1914 The NJSBA Provides… Pro-Public Education for all children Snapshots of Success Partnerships with other organizations (LEE, State Board of Education, NJASA, NJASBO, NJEA, NSBA) Provides you with information you need to lead (legal, negotiations, policy, strategic planning, superintendent search services) Strengthens local boards performance through our dedicated field service team. Resources for the advancement of public education in the State of New Jersey.

7. New Jersey School Boards Association – Serving Local Boards of Education Since 1914 The New Jersey School Boards Association … Advocates, trains, and provides resources for the advancement of public education in New Jersey. AdvocatingTraining Advancing Public Education