Sample Resolution:  Joining the Garden State Coalition of Schools 

October 2009 

WHEREAS, the                                                         Board of Education wishes to join the Garden State Coalition of Schools (GSCS), a member-directed grassroots advocacy organization successfully representing Boards of Education, parents, school administrators and community members in advocating for quality education for all New Jersey students for 17 years, and

WHEREAS, the                                                        Board of Education desires to be part of GSCS’ efforts to focus on the inter-related issues of academic achievement, educational practices and school finance, while continuing to strengthen New Jersey school programs that have led to high student achievement, and

WHEREAS, by joining GSCS, the                                                           Board of Education will be joining over 100 other New Jersey school districts with a combined enrollment of approximately 375,00 public school students, and

WHEREAS, membership in GSCS is initiated by a one-time resolution from each Board of Education wishing to join the coalition,

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the                                                           

Board of Education does agree to join the Garden State Coalition of Schools, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board Secretary be authorized to initiate membership arrangements and pay the yearly dues, (which may be prorated on the remainder of the year where applicable), based on the resolution date.