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Board receives ethics training from NJ School Boards Association; district recognizes two student 'Unsung Heroes'

Berkeley Heights Board of Education · February 27, 2026
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Jean Cleary of the New Jersey School Boards Association provided the board with a detailed ethics refresher covering the School Ethics Act, disclosure requirements, prohibited acts and social media guidance; the superintendent also presented Unsung Hero recognitions for two students.

The Berkeley Heights Board of Education received annual ethics training Thursday from Jean Cleary of the New Jersey School Boards Association, who reviewed the School Ethics Act, enforcement by the School Ethics Commission, mandatory training, financial and relative disclosure statements, prohibited acts, recusal, advisory opinions and handling of social media as a board member.

Cleary emphasized that the School Ethics Act is intended to preserve public trust in local boards and…

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