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Membership FAQs
Membership FAQs Everything you need to know about becoming a GSCS Member!
What makes GSCS special?
As the only statewide educational advocacy organization that serves a unique combination of parents, school administrators, and Board of Education members, GSCS is viewed as a grassroots group supporting quality education for all NJ children.
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Our primary focus is on the inter-related issues of academic achievement, successful educational practices and school funding.
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Our approximately 100 member suburban districts span the state from Camden County to Bergen County and include a range of economic levels.
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The Coalition has established a long list of successes in our 20-year history, and along the way has earned the respect of Trenton decision makers, as well as education leaders throughout the state.
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GSCS maintains an active presence in Trenton and is able to mobilize its statewide membership, bringing local educators, parents, state legislators and policymakers together quickly.
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The Coalition has been recognized frequently by legislators for bringing accurate, reliable, nonpartisan information to the discussion table.
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As a recognized voice for quality education, GSCS often is sought out by the media.
Why is membership in GSCS valuable for your school district?
GSCS’ steady, reliable Trenton presence—along with its vast nonpartisan network and reputation for integrity and reliability—provide early and behind-the scenes-information for its member districts.
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Members know their suburban message is being presented in the media and to decision makers when and where it matters.
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Lean in professional staff and high in volunteer commitment, GSCS is a highly motivated volunteer organization that relies on its member districts to set policy and have a voice in the Coalition’s program and policies.
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GSCS members benefit from the opportunity to network with other suburban districts at our Trustee Board meetings and statewide programs, which are open to all member districts.
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There is strength in numbers and effectiveness in a collective and focused voice. Having your district among our members will help the coalition stay strong and active.
How can my school district join GSCS?
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For more information about joining the Coalition, please contact Executive Director Lynne Strickland by email at gscs2000@gmail.com . Lynne will be happy to answer your questions or provide more information and to send you a membership form.
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The membership form allows you to supply your district’s contact information, including names, addresses/email addresses/phone & fax numbers. After completing the membership form, you will receive a dues invoice.
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For the fourth consecutive year, 2011-12 annual membership dues remain $1,850. Dues are based on a fiscal calendar and are payable annually on July 1.
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For new members dues are prorated on a monthly basis for districts joining later in the fiscal year
and should be received by GSCS within the month after a district board of education strikes a resolution to join.
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A Board of Education resolution is required to join the Garden State Coalition of Schools. Please strike an applicable Board resolution that includes the date on which your district will join the Coalition. This resolution is needed only for the initial membership. It is not needed in subsequent years when membership is renewed. (For a sample resolution, please see below.)
How will my district receive information from GSCS?
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