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Trenton, NJ
Joined June 2009
Union County SBA Hybrid Meeting-PILOTs & Shared Services: Building Stronger Municipal–School Partner Oct. 14 We had a fantastic turn-out at the Union County SBA meeting panel discussion, PILOTs & Shared Services: Building Stronger Municipal–School Partnerships! @drpurnell
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NJSBA is working to increase civility and improve school governance. Interested in learning more? Check out NJSBA's video playlist on YouTube: 🎥 youtube.com/playlist?list=PL… @drpurnell @rayPinney
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Philadelphia Inquirer Names NJSBA A Winner Of Top Workplaces 2026 Award 🏅 “Being named a Top Place to Work is an incredible honor, but the recognition belongs to our staff; my work family,” said Timothy Purnell, NJSBA executive director/CEO. @drpurnell njsba.org/news-information/s…
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Workshop 2026 is ONE WEEK AWAY! 🤩 We can't wait to welcome you to Atlantic City for a conference unlike any other. Attending #NJSBAWorkshop2026? Share the graphic below! ⬇
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Congratulations to the board members who received individual certifications at the Atlantic County SBA Meeting held on September 24! • Theresa Hudson – Master Board Member Certification • Juanita Hyman – Master Board Member Certification • Chad Byers – Certified Board Member
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Somerset County SBA Meeting: Strengthening Board Governance & Civility: Building Effective Boards Thu., October 8, 2026 Somerset County Vo-Tech High School Pictured: SCSBA officers, panelists, and NJSBA representatives. @drpurnell
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Workshop 2026 is almost here! This year, NJSBA is partnering with two important organizations to create charitable giving initiatives. 💕 Learn more about them below. Please consider giving back at Workshop 2026 to support local people in need. See you in Atlantic City!
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Carole E. Larsen Master Board Certification- Piscataway Twp Board of Education 🏆 Middlesex County SBA Meeting-Navigating Rising Health Insurance Costs: Strategies for Fiscal Sustainability Wed., Oct. 7th @drpurnell
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NEW at Workshop 2026! Thu., Oct. 22, Women@Workshop Keynote @AlishaDelorenzo⭐ Empowering group sessions⭐ Closing session from @agratitudegirl⭐ Program is free - open only to Workshop 2026 registrants. Register: workshop.njsba.org/ @drpurnell
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NJSBA Honors Three Districts with the 2026 School Leader Award 🏅 Innovative programs in three New Jersey schools have earned recognition in the New Jersey School Boards Association’s annual School Leader Award program. Read more in School Board Notes ➡ njsba.org/news-information/s…
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Monmouth County SBA Hybrid Meeting-Building a Culture of Civility: Strengthening Effective Board Governance October 6, 2026 Thank you to everyone who joined last night’s Monmouth County SBA meeting. @drpurnell
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Annual School Law Forum - Workshop 2026 Join your colleagues and school law professionals on Thu., Oct. 22, for the Annual School Law Forum at the New Jersey School Boards Association's annual Workshop conference in Atlantic City. Agenda ➡️ njsba.org/wp-content/uploads… @drpurnell
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Congratulations to the Montclair BoE on earning NJSBA Board Certification, recognized at the Essex County School Boards Association meeting, Sep. 30th, at Belleville HS! ⭐ @drpurnell
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At last night's Ocean County SBA meeting held at Point Pleasant Borough High School, NJSBA's Chief Membership Engagement Officer Ray Pinney presented “Fostering Board Civility: Practical Strategies for Respectful Governance." @rayPinney @drpurnell
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ELFNJ Presents Cultivating Creativity: Strategies for Sustaining Arts Education 🎨 🗓 Monday, Nov. 9 🕰 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. 📍 Grounds For Sculpture - Hamilton, NJ Free for NJSBA members. REGISTER ➡ members.njsba.org/Meetings/R… @TeenartsNJ @ArtsEdNJ
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🔍 NJSBA Superintendent Search Sayreville School District seeks an accomplished, innovative, & student-centered educational leader to build on the district’s longstanding tradition of excellence & advance achievement for all students. Closes Nov. 13 ➡ njsba.org/services/employmen…
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Opt In to Receive Important Text Updates from NJSBA 📱💬 SMS messaging ensures our members receive the most timely and relevant updates. Log in to your NJSBA account, visit your Member Profile, and click on the “Member Demographics Update” button at: members.njsba.org
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NJSBA President Michael Jacobs participated in the Eastern School Boards Association Regional Fall Meeting hosted by the Connecticut Association of Boards of Education last week. He was joined by NSBA President Leonard Lockhart, and NYSSBA President Christine Schnars. @drpurnell
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New Epsiode! 🎙 Hosted by NJSBA Executive Director/CEO Dr. Timothy Purnell, "The Boardroom" features transparent conversations with and for board members. This episode examines the importance of non-partisanship in school governance. @drpurnell Watch ➡ youtube.com/watch?v=Y5X85fTS…
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📢NJSBA Officers and Staff Meet with New Jersey Congressional Offices on Capitol Hill Read more in School Board Notes ➡️ njsba.org/news-information/s… @drpurnell
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