Becoming a Board Member

General Information

How to Become a School Board Member

Nominating Petition for School Board Candidate

New Jersey School Boards Association: School Board FAQs

Ten Things Every School Board Candidate Should Know Before Taking Office

1. Conflicts of Interest
2. The Sunshine Law (Open Public Meetings Act)
3. The Oath of Office - What it Means
4. Training Requirements for School Board Members
5. Criminal Background Checks
6. The Code of Ethics for School Board Members
7. Nepotism
8. Financial and Personal Disclosure Forms and Other Filings
9. The Role of the School Board: Policy & Goal Setting
10. Services and Resources for Board Members

What Board Members Need to Know When They're Elected

 

Helpful Information for New Board Members

1. What to Expect When You Are Elected: The 3Rs
2. Parliamentary Procedure
3. Who Does What in Public School Governance

Requirements of the New Jersey School Ethics Act