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Access Fundamentals of School Board Membership and other informative NJSBA publications.

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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. The publication is available electronically to our members at no cost through the password-protected portal of our website.

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Basic Parliamentary Procedure

Beyond majority rules, how much do you really know about parliamentary procedure? This concise guide provides an overview of Robert’s Rules of Order for new members and veterans alike. A precedence-of-motions chart is included for quick reference. This is available for free download to NJSBA members through the password-protected portal.

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Who Does What in Public School Governance

This concise brochure explains the responsibilities of the board of education and the chief school administrator. It is an excellent resource for new board members, superintendents and citizens who want a better understanding of school governance. This document is available to download for free to NJSBA members and non-members.

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What Every School Board Member Needs to Know About Policy

Designed to provide board members and administrators with a working knowledge of the school district governance process. Topics include an overview of public education in New Jersey; the policy development process, including drafting of effective policy language; and strategies for establishing a policy maintenance process.

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