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The truth about school boards w/ Paul Breda

Ep. 34

Nick, Stacey & Patrice welcome Paul Breda to a show, a colleague & fmr. school board member for over 20 years. Paul currently serves on the Board of Directors for NJ School Boards Association, and he has presented at statewide school board conferences on topics of interest for school board members. Paul shares with us his experience serving on school boards and how the role of the school board has evolved. 


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