NEWARK, N.J. – The New Jersey School Boards Association (NJSBA) has announced that Josephine C. Garcia has become a Certified Board Leader through the NJSBA Member Academy.
Garcia, a veteran Board member and former President of the Newark Board of Education, is the third Newark Board of Education member to attain the Certified Board Leader certification. She previously earned NJSBA certification as a Master Board Member.
The rigorous requirements to earn the certification include earning a minimum of 60 Board Member Academy credits, attending at least 10 Essex County School Boards Association meetings, three NJSBA Workshops, five full-day statewide or regional professional development programs, passing an exam covering areas of Board member responsibilities, serving in a leadership role for at least one year, and never violating the School Ethics Act.
Superintendent León and Board of Education President Hasani K. Council congratulated Board Member Garcia on her achievement.
“Board Member Josephine Garcia is a proven leader and a role model with incredible enthusiasm for serving on the Board of Education, and serving the Newark community,” said Superintendent León. “I commend her for her dedication and congratulate her on earning distinction as a Certified Board Leader.”
“On behalf of the entire Board of Education, I commend Josephine Garcia for earning the prestigious Certified Board Leader designation,” said President Council. “This distinction reflects her years of service and her pursuit of excellence in school governance. Newark is fortunate to benefit from her experience, leadership, and unwavering dedication to our public schools.”
The NJSBA Board Member Academy provides training and leadership development opportunities that promote effective school governance and help local boards meet the evolving needs of their communities.
About Newark Public Schools
The Newark Public Schools is the largest school district in New Jersey and dates back to 1676. The District currently enrolls over 41,000 students in 64 schools. After more than two decades of state operation and upon return to local control in 2018, the District has opened ten new schools under Superintendent León’s leadership with an additional portfolio of new options to be announced in the coming months and years. The Newark Board of Education serves as a beacon of educational excellence, dedicated to nurturing the potential of every student. With a commitment to innovation, inclusivity, and fostering a love for learning, the District continues to shape future generations and make a positive impact within the community.
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