Why Leadership Development Matters in Today’s New Jersey School Districts

Strong leadership has never been more important for New Jersey school districts. Today’s administrative teams are navigate evolving expectations, staffing challenges, increased accountability, and organizational change. Building a high-performing team requires more than technical expertise. It takes clear communication, trust, accountability, and leaders who can align people around a shared vision.

That is why Chasan Lamparello Mallon & Cappuzzo, PC developed this year’s Fall Leadership Seminar: Leadership in Action – Aligning Vision, People, and Performance. Taking place on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, this complimentary seminar will bring together four experienced professionals who understand the challenges facing today’s educational leaders and will share practical, real-world strategies that attendees can immediately apply within their own districts and organizations.

Drawing from decades of combined experience in educational leadership, executive coaching, and school law, our panel features:

• Dennis McKeever, Esq., a school board attorney with more than 22 years of experience representing New Jersey boards of education in labor negotiations, contracts, labor law, and construction matters.
• Carol Grossi, former Superintendent of the Hanover Park Regional High School District, who brings more than a decade of firsthand experience leading district operations, strategic planning, and administrative teams.
• David B. Sarnoff, Esq., ACC, an ICF Certified Executive Coach with more than 11 years of experience helping leaders strengthen communication, build trust, and develop high-performing teams.
• Anthony P. Sciarrillo, Esq., a board of education attorney with more than 40 years of experience representing school districts in labor relations, special education, arbitration, and school governance.

Throughout the seminar, attendees will gain practical strategies for strengthening communication and trust, developing high-performing administrative teams, navigating organizational accountability and legal compliance, and leading confidently through change. The program is designed for superintendents, business administrators, principals, supervisors, and administrative leadership teams, while also offering valuable leadership insights for professionals responsible for managing teams in other organizations.

Attendance is complimentary, and breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Reserve your seat today by registering through our Jotform registration page:

https://form.jotform.com/260276077730054 

We hope you can join us for this engaging and impactful discussion.

 

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