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NJSBA Board Member Academy Program Catalog 2017-2018 New Jersey School Boards Association sident Board Member Academy Dr. Lawrence S. Feinsod, Executive Director New Jersey School Boards Association Serving Local Boards of Education Since 1914

New Jersey School Boards Association Mission Statement The New Jersey School Boards Association, a federation of boards of education, provides training, advocacy and support to advance public education and promote the achievement of all students through effective governance. TABLE OF CONTENTS Board Effectiveness... 5 Board Governance... 5 Community Relations and Advocacy... 6 Finance and Alternative Funding... 6 I-STEAM... 7 Labor Relations... 8 Leadership... 8 School Law... 9 Sustainability... 9 Technology... 10 State Required Training/Foundations for Success... 10 2017 2018 County School Boards Association Meetings... 12 2017 2018 Board Member Academy Schedule... 13

NJSBA PROGRAM CATALOG 2017-2018 Think back over your career. How did you obtain the knowledge and skills to perform effectively? You probably received formal training along the way that allowed you to gain expertise in your field. Whether you ve attended specialized classes, professional seminars or college-level courses, training is a critical component of career success. And so it is with boardsmanship. NJSBA s Board Member Academy (BMA) was created in 1992 to provide formal training for the state s local board of education members. Each year, the Academy offers a range of classes and training sessions designed to build your knowledge base and help you become a more successful board member or charter school trustee. The Board Member Academy includes both individual certification programs and board certification programs. Learn more about the BMA certification program online at www. njsba.org/bma. NJSBA offers a wide range of programs at statewide and regional training sessions, including the annual Workshop conference, through county school boards association meetings, and online. Whether you are a new board member or a seasoned veteran, NJSBA training will help you grow in your role as a school board member. BOARD EFFECTIVENESS The Annual NJSBA/NJASA/NJASBO Workshop Conference Workshop 2017 is the largest professional development event for school leaders in New Jersey. The conference offers training, networking and events for the entire district team, including school board members, school business administrators, superintendents, school technology professionals, school facilities managers and staff, and curriculum professionals. Dates: October 23 26, 2017 Location: Atlantic City Convention Center, 1 Convention Blvd., Atlantic City, NJ 08401 Learn more at workshop.njsba.org. Student Achievement Conference The NJSBA Student Achievement Task Force 2017 report included more than 80 recommendations for districts to consider adopting that can support student learning for all. This comprehensive training program will address several of those suggested recommendations and examine student achievement from various perspectives including: social emotional learning, early childhood education; collaboration among staff and district leaders, and equity and excellence. Date: Thursday, May 4, 2018 Location: Conference Center at Mercer, 1200 Old Trenton Rd, West Windsor, NJ 08550 (Registration and continental breakfast Price: $99 per person School Security and Student Safety Conference When it comes to school safety, school leaders play a key role. Learn about security strategies and the resources and services available to help keep schools and students safe. Date: Friday, June 1, 2018 Location: Conference Center at Mercer, 1200 Old Trenton Rd, West Windsor, NJ 08550 (Registration and continental breakfast Price: $99 per person BOARD GOVERNANCE NJSBA s 3Rs: Roles, Responsibilities, & Resources NJSBA is hosting three regional programs designed to provide new (and not-so-new) members with important information. The programs will cover a variety of topics and will offer ample opportunity to ask questions and to network with board members from other districts. All 3R programs are free to NJSBA members, and run from 6 9 p.m. December 5 North Mountain Lakes High School, 96 Powerville Road, Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046 December 5 South Hammonton High School, 566 Old Forks Road, Hammonton, NJ 08037 December 6 Central North Brunswick High School, 98 Raider Road, North Brunswick, NJ 08902 The Delegate Assembly The Delegate Assembly is NJSBA s major policy-setting body. At the Delegate Assembly, representatives of boards 5

of education act on resolutions submitted by local boards, county school board associations, and the NJSBA Board of Directors and standing committees. Resolutions approved at the Delegate Assembly become Association policy. Each board that is a member in good standing of the Association is entitled to one voting delegate. Dates: Saturday, November 18, 2017 and Saturday, May 19, 2018 Location: Conference Center at Mercer, 1200 Old Trenton Rd, West Windsor, NJ 08550 Time: 9 a.m. 12 p.m. (Breakfast starts at 8 a.m.) COMMUNITY RELATIONS AND ADVOCACY The NJSBA School Public Relations Forum Building good relations between your board and community is a continuous, year-long process that requires careful planning. Whether it s developing media relations, working with a diverse school community, involving parents, or communicating during a crisis, this program will offer insight on how to juggle your district s communication responsibilities while developing a positive image for your board. Date: Friday, March 2, 2018 Location: NJM Insurance Group, 301 Sullivan Way, West Trenton, NJ 08628 Time: 9 a.m. 12 p.m. (Registration and continental breakfast Price: $75 per person BMA Credits: 2 The Opioid Crisis The opioid epidemic is impacting families across the state. To address this growing issue, NJSBA will host a conference designed to encourage schools and communities to collaborate on projects of prevention as well as intervention and treatment. Date: Thursday, April 13, 2018 Location: Conference Center at Mercer, 1200 Old Trenton Rd, West Windsor, NJ 08550 (Registration and continental breakfast Price: $99 per person Annual NJSBA/NJPTA Legislative Day Join the NJSBA and NJPTA to network with other members and parents, share information, and address legislators about the challenges facing public schools in New Jersey. Date: Thursday, May 17, 2018 Location: Patriots Theater at the War Memorial, 1 Memorial Drive, Trenton, NJ 08608 Time: 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. (registration begins at 8 a.m.) BMA Credits: 2 FINANCE AND ALTERNATIVE FUNDING NJSBA Finance Conference School finance has become increasingly more complex. This program will provide you with a comprehensive overview of school board members roles and responsibilities in the financial affairs of their districts. Learn about the impact state initiatives will have on your district, and how to do more with less. Date: Friday, February 9, 2018 Location: Conference Center at Mercer, 1200 Old Trenton Rd, West Windsor, NJ 08550 (Registration and continental breakfast Price: $99 per person Education Foundations If your district is planning on starting an education foundation, or looking to take its current education foundation to the next level, join the New Jersey School Boards Association and the Educational Leadership Foundation of New Jersey, in partnership with the New Jersey Education Foundation Partnership for a day of training on the policies and best practices of successful education foundations. This program is sponsored by the Educational Leadership Foundation of New Jersey, and is offered at no cost to New Jersey school leaders.* Date: Thursday, May 24, 2018 6 *To learn more about the Educational Leadership Foundation of New Jersey, visit www.elfnj.org.

I-STEAM Are You I-STEAM Ready? Working Sessions Series I-STEAM education integrative science, technology, engineering, the arts and math is crucial for both student success and global competitiveness. The New Jersey School Boards Association is launching a series of programs, Are You I-STEAM Ready? to help school districts enrich student learning in those areas. The programs are sponsored by the Educational Leadership Foundation of New Jersey, and are offered at no cost to New Jersey school leaders.* Are You I-STEAM Ready? The A in STEAM Date: September 19, 2017 Are You I-STEAM Ready? Digging Deeper, Innovative and Entrepreneurial Learning Environments Date: November 30, 2017 Are You I-STEAM Ready? Putting it All Together Date: January 18, 2018 Are You I-STEAM Ready? Time to Design Date: April 19, 2018 Are You I-STEAM Ready? Makerspace Workshop Date: June 14, 2018 NJSBA/ARMY I-STEAM Training Programs The U.S. Army supports and invests in educational and technological initiatives, and has a strategic interest in improving student academic achievement. A scientifically and technologically literate citizenry is our nation s best hope for a secure, rewarding, and successful future. During these hands-on training programs, learn how the Army, in collaboration with NJSBA, can help support leadership decisions relating to the implementation of STEAM curriculum, programs and professional development in your district. Historical Perspectives in Leadership Date: Oct. 6, 2017 Location: Morristown National Historic Park, 30 Washington Place, Morristown, NJ 07960 Army Educators Tour Date: December 8, 2017 Location: Fort Dix, NJ Visitor Center 2270 Fort Dix Road, Fort Dix, NJ 08640 Army Educators Tour Date: January 12, 2018 Location: Lakehurst NAES, NJ HWY 547 Bldg. 688 NAES Lakehurst, NJ 08733 *To learn more about the Educational Leadership Foundation of New Jersey, visit www.elfnj.org. 7

8 NASA I-STEAM Certifications Field Trip for Boards NJSBA, in collaboration with NASA, is hosting an all-day, hands-on integrative STEAM program at NASA s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland. The NASA I-STEAM Field Trip provides school leaders with information on the ways NASA can help support integrative STEAM leadership decisions and curriculum development. Date: Friday, April 27, 2018 Location: NASA s Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, Maryland Price: $129 per person (includes round-trip transportation to Greenbelt, MD) Health Care Summit LABOR RELATIONS This half-day program will help you understand the basics of health care plans (the platforms, options, deductibles, copays, etc.) and the complex regulatory environment. A panel of experts will address various aspects of collectively negotiating health insurance. This program is a building block for local boards and their advocates to not only prepare for collective negotiations, but also to work toward effective school management. Date: Friday, September 29, 2017 Location: NJM Insurance Group, 301 Sullivan Way, West Trenton, NJ 08628 Time: 9:30 a.m. 1 p.m. Member Price: $75 BMA Credits: 2 Preparing for Bargaining This fast-paced program will guide you through the preparation activities and legal framework critical to effective bargaining. Topics include: the employer s obligations and rights; the roles of the bargaining team, the board/governing body; costing out the current agreement including salary guides and benefits; and developing employer proposals. Dates: Friday, November 17 and Saturday, December 2 Location: NJM Insurance Group, 301 Sullivan Way, West Trenton, NJ 08628 Time: 9 a.m. 4 p.m. (Registration and continental breakfast Price: $149 per person Bargaining at the Table This program covers the mechanics of bargaining; how to analyze union demands; ways to use comparative data; impasse procedures; and at-the-table techniques. Dates: Friday, December 8, 2017 and Saturday, January 20, 2018 Location: NJM Insurance Group, 301 Sullivan Way, West Trenton, NJ 08628 Time: 9 a.m. 4 p.m. (Registration and continental breakfast Price: $149 per person Analyzing and Constructing Salary Guides Your district s salary guides directly affect your ability to attract, retain and equitably reward staff. Learn how to analyze and develop salary guides that meet your district s staffing and compensation goals. This program is crucial for any board member or administrator involved in negotiations and salary guide development. Dates: Friday, March 23 and Saturday, March 24, 2018 Location: NJM Insurance Group, 301 Sullivan Way, West Trenton, NJ 08628 (Registration and continental breakfast Price: $149 per person LEADERSHIP Board President and Vice President Regional Leadership Training As part of our new Board Leadership training and networking series NJSBA is offering regional training programs geared toward school board presidents and vice presidents, but open to any board member interested in building his or her leadership skills. These interactive sessions will focus The Use of Social Media by Board Members Do s and Don ts and A Sneak Peek into the New CSA Evaluation Tool. South Brunswick Crossroads North Middle School (Central Region): July 27, 2017 Eileen Abbott Central Administration Bldg., Sewell (Southern Region): August 2, 2017 Montville Twp. High School (Northern Region): August 16, 2017 Time: 6 9 p.m. Member Price: $50 BMA Credits: 1

Leadership Conference It is more important than ever that board leaders develop the skills to navigate today s challenging times. Our Weekend Leadership Conference is designed for board presidents, vice presidents and aspiring board leaders to hone their skills in board leadership. Building a board team, creating more effective meetings and winning community support are but a few of the topics to be studied in depth at this intense threeday weekend program designed to inspire and empower school board leaders. The Leadership Conference is sponsored by the Educational Leadership Foundation of New Jersey, and is offered at no cost to New Jersey school board members.* Dates: Friday, April 20 Sunday, April 22, 2018 Location: TBD Fall School Law Forum SCHOOL LAW Learn about recent developments in law and emerging issues. Practicing school board attorneys will share research and their own experiences in addressing the latest court decisions, administrative rulings, statutes and code that affect public education and school district governance. Date: Thursday, October 26 Location (at Workshop): Atlantic City Convention Center, 1 Convention Blvd., Atlantic City, NJ 08401 Price: Workshop Registrants: $75 AMPSA Members: $249 Non-Members: $498 Time: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (Registration & continental breakfast, 8:30 a.m.) CLE Credits: 6 pending for N.J. lawyers including 1 for ethics Fundamentals of School Law This program provides a strong base of knowledge about the statutes, regulations and case law decisions that impact public schools. NJSBA s staff attorneys will share their extensive knowledge of New Jersey public education law as it relates to board of education operations. Date: Thursday, December 7 Price: $199 per person Time: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. BMA Credits: 3 CLE Credits: TBD Intermediate School Law An in-depth review of New Jersey s tenure and related statutes, regulations and case law, including acquisition, seniority/bumping rights, and dismissal. This program is intended for moderately experienced attorneys, board members, and administrators looking for greater understanding of the tenure process. Date: Wednesday, April 11 Price: $199 per person Time: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. BMA Credits: 3 CLE Credits: TBD Spring School Law Forum Learn about recent developments and emerging issues in education law. Practicing school board attorneys will share research and their own experiences in addressing the latest court decisions, administrative rulings, statutes, and code that affect public education and school district governance. Dates: Tuesday, June 12, 2018 Location: NJM Insurance Group, 301 Sullivan Way, West Trenton, NJ 08628 Time: 9 a.m. 4 p.m. (Registration and continental breakfast Price: $299 per person CLE Credits: TBD SUSTAINABILITY Sustainable Practices Working Sessions As part of its commitment to helping schools across New Jersey reach their sustainability goals, NJSBA is offering members and school district personnel an opportunity to attend a one-day Sustainable Practices Working Session. In this session participants will review a Sustainability Wellness Check, which will be in alignment with the Sustainable Jersey for Schools certification program. The programs are sponsored by the Educational Leadership Foundation of New Jersey, and are offered at no cost to New Jersey school leaders.* Dates: October 12 & March 15 Green Leader Credits: 4 *To learn more about the Educational Leadership Foundation of New Jersey, visit www.elfnj.org. 9

Green Building Tour NJSBA in collaboration with the USGBC NJ Green Schools Committee is hosting an educational tour. More information is coming soon. Date: January 15, 2018 Location: TBD Time: 5:30 7:30 p.m. BMA Credit: 1 Green Leader Credit: 1 TECHNOLOGY Are You Future Ready? Working Sessions The Are You Future Ready? working session will introduce district teams of four or five stakeholders to the Future Ready Schools - New Jersey (FRS-NJ) program, and engage participants in the process of building digital learning into their school or district s strategic plan. The day includes working sessions where district teams discuss their current digital learning profile, and identifies actionable next steps toward creating their strategic plan for digital learning. Presentations will cover best practices, and opportunities to collaborate and network with other district teams. This is a BYOD event; each participant should bring a laptop and headphones to use during the working session. The programs are sponsored by the Educational Leadership Foundation of New Jersey, and are offered at no cost to New Jersey school leaders.* Dates: November 16, 2017, December 14, 2017, February 15, 2018, May 10, 2018 The Annual NJSBA School Technology Conference Join us for an interactive program offering a variety of sessions on advancing technology in your district. The conference will feature training on the popular new Future Ready Schools NJ (FRS-NJ) certification program, which helps schools plan and implement effective digital learning strategies. NJSBA s interactive Technology Conference will include breakout sessions; a keynote address, and lunch and learn, an opportunity to participate in round table discussions on a variety of hot topics in digital learning. Date: Friday, March 9, 2018 Location: Conference Center at Mercer, 1200 Old Trenton Rd, West Windsor, NJ 08550 (Registration and continental breakfast Price: $99 per person STATE REQUIRED TRAINING/ FOUNDATIONS FOR SUCCESS New Jersey state law requires school board members and charter school trustees to attend training in the first, second and third years of a first term, and in the first year of a reelected or reappointed term. NJSBA is the state-designated provider of Mandated Training, which is available at no cost to members. Board members can fulfill their Governance II, III, and IV training requirement through specially designated Foundations for Success regional programs, at Workshop, and online. New board members may fulfill their training requirements through the weekend orientation program, inperson one-day programs, and online. Learn more online at www.njsba.org/mt. The following mandated training programs are required: Governance I: New Board Members New Board Member Orientation Conference Governance II: 1st Term, 2nd full year of service Finance Governance III: 1st Term, 3rd full year of service Student Achievement Governance IV: Re-elected/Reappointed Board Members in the first year of any succeeding term Legal Update Mandated Training at Workshop 2017 Governance I: New Board Member Orientation Date: Monday, October 23, 2017 Location: Atlantic City Convention Center, Room 403 Time: 1-5:15 p.m. (Registration 12:30 p.m.) Member Rate: Free Non Member Rate: $250 Governance II: Finance Date: Thursday, October 26, 2017 Location: Atlantic City Convention Center, Room 301 Time: 10:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. (Registration 10 a.m.) Member Rate: Free Non Member Rate: $100 10 *To learn more about the Educational Leadership Foundation of New Jersey, visit www.elfnj.org.

Governance III: Student Achievement Date: Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017 Location: Atlantic City Convention Center, Room 304 Time: 10 a.m. 12 p.m. (Registration 9:30 a.m.) Member Rate: Free Non Member Rate: $100 Governance IV: Legal Update/HIB Date: Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017 Location: Atlantic City Convention Center, Room 303 Time: 9:30 11:30 a.m. (Registration 9 a.m.) Member Rate: Free Non Member Rate: $100 Governance I: New Board Member Orientation Weekend Orientation NJSBA in partnership with the Educational Leadership Foundation of New Jersey (ELFNJ)* is offering two opportunities for new school board members to attend the New Board Member Orientation Weekend Conference for 2018. While all formats will fulfill the requirement, the weekend program gives participants a unique opportunity to work in a small-group setting with an experienced group leader. In addition, the weekend program includes more informational sessions than the other program formats. There is no better grounding in the fundamentals of school board membership than NJSBA s New Board Member Orientation weekend. This program is free. The costs, including all meals, materials and hotel accommodations, are sponsored by ELFNJ. Attendance for the weekend program is limited to the first 80 registrants. Friday, January 5 Sunday, January 7, 2018 Princeton Marriott Hotel and Conference Center 100 College Road East, Princeton, NJ 08540 Friday, February 23 - Sunday, February 25, 2018 Princeton Marriott Hotel and Conference Center 100 College Road East, Princeton, NJ 08540 One-Day Orientation Date: Saturday, May 12, 2018 Location: Lawrence High School, 2525 Princeton Pike, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 Time: 9 a.m. 4 p.m. (Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.) Member Rate: Free Non Member Rate: $250 Foundations for Success NJSBA is rolling out a new governance training series, designed to equip board members with the skills they need to deal with the issues they face at the board table. The three programs will focus on School Finance, Student Achievement, and School Law, and will be offered regionally, hosted through the local county school board associations. These highly interactive and informative programs will offer members a new way to fill their training requirements of the School District Accountability Act. Learn more about each of the three programs: Fundamental of School Finance With limited resources, it is imperative that school board members have an understanding of school finance where their revenue comes from, how aid is calculated, the budget process and the impact of bargaining unit contracts on the overall budget. (Completion of this course satisfies the Governance II requirements.) Board Actions that Impact Student Achievement In recent years New Jersey has revamped state standards and has increased state standardized testing to increase student achievement, but how can local districts use these tools to increase student achievement? Learn about the board s role in student achievement and also ways the board and superintendent can work together to keep the district focused on student achievement and preparing students for their future. (Completion of this course satisfies the Governance III requirements.) Advancements in School Law Whether it is a new legal ruling, a clarification of an existing law, or a new ethics advisory opinion, school board members should be aware of the changes in the law that affect the board of education s operations. In this advanced governance course, board members will receive comprehensive training in the most recent legal decisions and administrative determinations affecting public education in New Jersey. (Completion of this course satisfies the Governance IV requirements.) The programs, which are free to members, will run from 6 9 p.m., with dinner starting at 6 p.m. and the formal program beginning at 6:45 p.m. Each location will offer all three programs, unless specifically noted. Thursday, November 9, 2017, Harrison High School** Thursday, November 30, 2017, Cherry Valley Country Club, 125 Country Club Drive, Skillman Monday, December 4, 2017, Deptford High School January 31, 2018, Location TBD (Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland) February 7, 2018, Location TBD (Warren) February 8, 2018, Location TBD (Ocean, Monmouth) Please contact the Training Department for questions regarding Mandated Training requirements at training@njsba.org. *To learn more about the Educational Leadership Foundation of New Jersey, visit www.elfnj.org. **The Board Actions that Impact Student Achievement will not be offered on this date. COUNTY SCHOOL BOARDS 11

COUNTY SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATIONS New Jersey s 21 county school boards associations offer training, information and forums to explore the issues facing public school districts. The meeting dates and locations for the 2017 2018 training cycle appear below. For more information visit www.njsba.org/counties. 2017-2018 County School Board Association Meetings 2017 2018 Atlantic Nov. 22 AC Country Club Jan. 1, Mar. 15, April 18 Adler Ave School, TBD,TBD Bergen Nov. 29 TBD *Jan. 31, Mar. 29, May 31 Glen Rock HS, Maggiano s, TBD Burlington *Dec. 4 Deptford HS Feb. 1, Mar. 1, May 17 TBD, Maple Shade SD, TBD Camden *Dec. 4 Deptford HS Jan. 25, Mar. 20, Mar. 21, May 9 Villaris Lakeside, TBD, TBD, Auletto s Catering Cape May Nov. 8 Bellevue Tavern Feb. 13, Mar. 5, May 14 Adler Ave School, Ocean City School District, Bellevue Tavern Cumberland Nov. 7 Eastlyn Golf Course Jan. 28, Mar. 19, Apr. 30 Eastlyn Golf Course, Adler Ave School, TBD, Eastlyn Golf Course Essex *Nov. 9 Harrison HS Jan. 24, Mar. 15, May 10 Green Brook Country Club, TBD, Green Brook Country Club Gloucester *Dec. 4 Deptford HS Jan. 25, Mar. 20, Mar. 21, May 9 Villaris Lakeside, TBD, TBD, Auletto s Catering Hudson *Nov. 9 Harrison HS Jan. 16, Mar. 20, May 7 La Reggia, TBD, La Reggia Hunterdon Mercer *Nov. 30 *Nov. 30 Cherry Valley Country Club Feb. 6, Mar. 8, May 9 Flemington-Raritan Diner, TBD, Flemington-Raritan Diner Cherry Valley Country Club Jan. 18, Mar. 22, Apr. 26 Lawrence Township, TBD, Cherry Valley Country Club Middlesex Nov. 11 Pierre s Feb. 13, Mar. 7, May 2 TBD. Old Bridge HS, Pierre s Monmouth Nov. 11 Colts Neck Inn Feb. 8, Mar. 8, May 7 TBD, TBD, Colts Neck Inn Morris Dec. 7 TBD Feb. 1, Mar. 28, May 23 TBD, The Mansion at Mountain Lakes, The Mansion at Mountain Lakes Ocean Dec. 11 Charlie Brown s *Feb. 8, Mar. 13, May 2 TBD, TBD, Charlie Brown s Passaic *Dec. 4 The Brownstone Feb 5. Mar. 29, May 21 The Brownstone, Maggiano s, The Brownstone Salem *Dec. 4 Deptford HS Feb. 21, Mar. 12, May 16 Riverview Inn, TBD, Riverview Inn Somerset *Nov. 30 Cherry Valley Country Club Jan. 25, Feb. 8, Apr. 26 TBD, TBD, Cherry Valley Country Club Sussex Dec. 6 Sparta HS Jan. 30,, April 25, May 30 Mohawk House, Mohawk House, Mohawk House Union *Nov. 9 Harrison HS Jan 17, Mar. 14, May 16 The Westwood, TBD, The Westwood Warren Nov. 14 Hawk Pointe *Feb. 7, Apr. 11, May 15 TBD, TBD, Hawk Pointe Check the NJSBA website for complete information at www.njsba.org/meetings. 12 * Satisfies the Mandated Training requirements of the School District Accountability Act

2017 2018 BOARD MEMBER ACADEMY SCHEDULE DATE PROGRAM DATE PROGRAM July 27, 2017 August 2, 2017 Board President and VP Leadership Training Board President and VP Leadership Training January 5-7, 2018 January 12, 2018 January 15, 2018 Gov I: Weekend Orientation Army Educators Tour Green Building Tour August 16, 2017 September 19, 2017 September 29, 2017 October 6, 2017 October 12, 2017 Board President and VP Leadership Training Are You I-STEAM Ready? Health Care Summit Historical Perspectives in Leadership Sustainable Practices Working Session Oct. 23-26, 2017 Workshop 2017 October 23, 2017 October 26, 2017 October 26, 2017 October 26, 2017 October 26, 2017 November 9, 2017 November 16, 2017 November 17, 2017 November 18, 2017 November 30, 207 November 30, 2018 December 2, 2017 December 4, 2017 December 5, 2017 (North) December 5, 2017 (South) December 6, 2017 (Central) December 7, 2017 December 8, 2017 December 8, 2017 Decemer 14, 2017 Gov I: New Board Member Orientation Gov II: Finance Gov III: Student Achievement Gov IV: Legal Update/HIB The Fall School Law Forum Foundations for Success Are You Future Ready? Preparing for Bargaining Delegate Assembly Foundations for Success Are You I-STEAM Ready? Preparing for Bargaining Foundations for Success 3Rs: Roles, Responsibilities, and Resources 3Rs: Roles, Responsibilities, and Resources 3Rs: Roles, Responsibilities, and Resources Fundamentals of School Law Bargaining at the Table Army Educators Tour Are You Future Ready? January 18, 2018 January 20, 2018 January 31, 2018 February 7, 2018 February 8, 2018 February 9, 2018 February 15, 2018 February 23-25, 2018 March 2, 2018 March 9, 2018 March 15, 2018 March 23, 2018 March 24, 2018 April 11, 2018 April 13, 2018 April 19, 2018 April 20-22, 2018 April 27, 2018 May 4, 2018 May 10, 2018 May 12, 2018 May 17, 2018 May 19, 2018 May 24, 2018 June 1, 2018 June 12, 2018 June 14, 2018 Are You I-STEAM Ready? Bargaining at the Table Foundations for Success Foundations for Success Foundations for Success Finance Conference Are You Future Ready? Gov I: Weekend Orientation School Public Relations Forum School Technology Conference Sustainable Practices Working Session Analyzing and Constructing Salary Guides Analyzing and Constructing Salary Guides Intermediate School Law The Opioid Crisis Are You I-STEAM Ready? Leadership Conference NASA I-STEAM Field Trip Student Achievement Conference Are You Future Ready? Gov I: One-Day Orientation Annual NJSBA/NJPTA Legislative Day Delegate Assembly Education Foundations School Security and Student Safety Conference Spring School Law Forum Are You I-STEAM Ready? 13

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