On Feb. 22, in a program coordinated by the Essex County School Boards Association, school board members met with state legislators for a far-ranging discussion on school funding. Assemblywoman Sheila Oliver requested that NJSBA coordinate the meeting, on behalf of the lawmakers. Legislators on the panel included, left to right, Oliver; Assemblyman Ralph Caputo; Senator Ronald Rice; Senator Nia Gill; and Assemblywoman Eliana Pintor Marin.
On Feb. 22, in a program coordinated by the Essex County School Boards Association, school board members met with state legislators for a far-ranging discussion on school funding. Assemblywoman Sheila Oliver requested that NJSBA coordinate the meeting on behalf of the lawmakers. Legislators on the panel included, left to right, Oliver; Assemblyman Ralph Caputo; Senator Ronald Rice; Senator Nia Gill; and Assemblywoman Eliana Pintor Marin.
At the Essex County meeting, left to right: Dan Sinclair, NJSBA vice president for county activities; Sen. Ronald Rice; and Dr. Lawrence S. Feinsod, NJSBA executive director.
At the Essex County meeting, left to right: Dan Sinclair, NJSBA vice president for county activities; Sen. Ronald Rice; and Dr. Lawrence S. Feinsod, NJSBA executive director.

Camden/Gloucester

In the southern region of the state, the combined meeting of the Camden and Gloucester County School Boards Associations, held on Feb.23, also featured discussions between board members and state legislators.

New Jersey Senate President Steve Sweeney, at left, talks with Michael Vrancik, NJSBA director of governmental relations.
New Jersey Senate President Steve Sweeney, at left, talks with Michael Vrancik, NJSBA director of governmental relations.
Assemblyman Louis Greenwald spoke to the board members from Camden and Gloucester counties.
Assembly Majority Leader Louis Greenwald spoke to the board members from Camden and Gloucester counties.