--- title: School board member perspectives on NJLMC description: School board members discuss the impact of labor management collaboration on decision-making, communication, and community strength in New Jersey districts. image: https://lmcpartnerships.org/hubfs/District-Leadership-meeting-1024x771-landscape-31852114d5f81a1902443f6c3b174f8a-60edc6158c210.jpeg --- [Skip to content](https://lmcpartnerships.org/blog/school-board-member-perspectives-on-njlmc#main-content) [![NJLMC-Logo_Horiz](https://lmcpartnerships.org/hubfs/Artwork/NJLMC-Logo_Horiz.png "NJLMC-Logo_Horiz")](https://lmcpartnerships.org) - [About](https://lmcpartnerships.org/about) - [Events](https://lmcpartnerships.org/lmc-events) - [PreCon 2026](https://lmcpartnerships.org/precon2026) - [Well-Being Study Enrollment](https://lmcpartnerships.org/et-study) - [Stories](https://lmcpartnerships.org/blog) - [Resources](https://22126916.hs-sites.com/blog/tag/toolkit) Oct 2, 2025, 3:33:34 PM # School board member perspectives on NJLMC ![Picture of Kimberly Crane](https://lmcpartnerships.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Headshot/Untitled%20design%20(5).png?width=50&name=Untitled%20design%20(5).png) [Kimberly Crane](https://lmcpartnerships.org/blog/author/kim-crane) Share: [facebook-f icon](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://lmcpartnerships.org/blog/school-board-member-perspectives-on-njlmc) [linkedin-in icon](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://lmcpartnerships.org/blog/school-board-member-perspectives-on-njlmc) [envelope icon](mailto:?body=https://lmcpartnerships.org/blog/school-board-member-perspectives-on-njlmc) *Interviews by Kimberly Crane * Ivan Adorno is the vice president of the New Brunswick Board of Education, superintendent of recreation for the city of New Brunswick and an alumnus of New Brunswick Public Schools.   Gina Winters is the newly elected president of the Cherry Hill Board of Education, alumnus of Rutgers University with a master’s degree in public policy and a parent of three school age children.     Joel Mayer is a former vice president of the Cherry Hill Board of Education, a nationally recognized compliance and ethics consultant, and a former assistant prosecutor for Atlantic County.   **What does labor management collaboration (LMC) work mean to you as a BOE member?** **Ivan Adorno  ** I see the LMC as a giant communications tool that allows all parties to have conversations, in a safe setting, to move projects forward. During the pandemic, New Brunswick was one of the first districts to have a plan in place.    I sat in LMC meetings as a community partner and thought, wow this took a lot of effort to put together with the union, superintendent and board. We were proactive instead of reactive. Our new BOE leadership continues that communication. We are working hard to make sure that we sustain high level relationships.   I have a shirt that says, “Strong Public Schools = Strong Communities.”  I wear it as often as I can because it’s so true. The stronger we build our public schools, the stronger the community will be.  **Gina Winters  ** The LMC has really been a transformational project. It changed the dynamic between the board, administration and staff. Our LMC work has inverted the decision-making process in a way that is much more healthy.    Before the LMC, the board would try to understand how our decisions impacted staff. Without direct conversation, we could miss things because we’re not on the ground in the classrooms.      We now tackle big problems in a collaborative way. It brings all the stakeholders together with different perspectives. When you do that, decision-making is much more reflective of consensus. It’s more robust.   LMC conversations humanize us and allow people to see why board members volunteer to do what they do. It’s because we care a lot. I think the conversation, very intentionally from the board’s side, has been to ask how we can help.  **Joel Mayer    ** The LMC is a tremendously effective method of true communication, collaboration, understanding and respect between stakeholders in the district.    The dynamic of our LMC has grown to the point where I no longer sense hesitation from the group coming forward with a problem. They know we the board will listen and ultimately be part of a solution.    There are a number of things that go into building that trust. Primarily, it means that people feel respected and know that we are a district that wants to do right by them.   We recognize the importance of truly understanding the needs of the staff and supporting staff wellness. We want to do whatever we can to support staff and teacher retention and attract new teachers to our district.    We were fortunate to have had this work LMC adopted and adopted quickly. It’s been very well received across the district. We will do whatever we can through the LMC to create better outcomes for students.  [Empowered Participants](https://lmcpartnerships.org/blog/tag/empowered-participants), [Board Members](https://lmcpartnerships.org/blog/tag/board-members) ## Related posts [![](https://lmcpartnerships.org/hubfs/Blue%20and%20Orange%20Business%20Conference%20Flyer.svg)](https://lmcpartnerships.org/blog/webinar-nj-labor-management-collaborative-overview) [Events](https://lmcpartnerships.org/blog/tag/events), [Ecosystem of Support](https://lmcpartnerships.org/blog/tag/ecosystem-of-support) ## [Webinar - NJ Labor Management Collaborative Overview](https://lmcpartnerships.org/blog/webinar-nj-labor-management-collaborative-overview) ![Picture of Mike Ritzius](https://lmcpartnerships.org/hubfs/Headshot/Headshots.svg) [Mike Ritzius](https://lmcpartnerships.org/blog/author/mike-ritzius) Oct 17, 2025, 4:10:40 PM [Read more](https://lmcpartnerships.org/blog/webinar-nj-labor-management-collaborative-overview) [![](https://lmcpartnerships.org/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_6803-1024x768.webp?height=200&name=IMG_6803-1024x768.webp)](https://lmcpartnerships.org/blog/labor-management-collaborative-plays-key-role-in-driving-results-for-clifton-schools) [Stories](https://lmcpartnerships.org/blog/tag/stories), [Empowered Participants](https://lmcpartnerships.org/blog/tag/empowered-participants), [Partnering with the Community](https://lmcpartnerships.org/blog/tag/partnering-with-the-community), [Initiatives](https://lmcpartnerships.org/blog/tag/initiatives), [Results](https://lmcpartnerships.org/blog/tag/results) ## [Labor Management Collaborative Plays Key Role in Driving Results for Clifton Schools](https://lmcpartnerships.org/blog/labor-management-collaborative-plays-key-role-in-driving-results-for-clifton-schools) ![Picture of Kimberly Crane](https://lmcpartnerships.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Headshot/Untitled%20design%20(5).png?width=50&name=Untitled%20design%20(5).png) [Kimberly Crane](https://lmcpartnerships.org/blog/author/kim-crane) Sep 29, 2025, 11:28:33 AM One of the first things Dr. Danny Robertozzi was asked during his interview with the Clifton Board... [Read more](https://lmcpartnerships.org/blog/labor-management-collaborative-plays-key-role-in-driving-results-for-clifton-schools) [![](https://lmcpartnerships.org/hs-fs/hubfs/clifton2-1.png?height=200&name=clifton2-1.png)](https://lmcpartnerships.org/blog/a-superintendent-shares-lmc-journey-and-results) [Stories](https://lmcpartnerships.org/blog/tag/stories), [Shared Purpose](https://lmcpartnerships.org/blog/tag/shared-purpose), [Empowered Participants](https://lmcpartnerships.org/blog/tag/empowered-participants), [Organizing Structures](https://lmcpartnerships.org/blog/tag/organizing-structures), [Union](https://lmcpartnerships.org/blog/tag/union), [Superintendent](https://lmcpartnerships.org/blog/tag/superintendent) ## [A superintendent shares LMC journey and results](https://lmcpartnerships.org/blog/a-superintendent-shares-lmc-journey-and-results) ![Picture of Kimberly Crane](https://lmcpartnerships.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Headshot/Untitled%20design%20(5).png?width=50&name=Untitled%20design%20(5).png) [Kimberly Crane](https://lmcpartnerships.org/blog/author/kim-crane) Oct 2, 2025, 3:41:50 PM By Danny Robertozzi with Kimberly Crane [Read more](https://lmcpartnerships.org/blog/a-superintendent-shares-lmc-journey-and-results)   ![NJLMC-Icon](https://lmcpartnerships.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Artwork/NJLMC-Icon.png?width=150&name=NJLMC-Icon.png "NJLMC-Icon") ## Our Support The New Jersey Labor Management Collaborative, an initiative dedicated to fostering productive relationships between labor and management in New Jersey’s educational system, thrives through the robust support of the National Education Association (NEA). This partnership exemplifies NEA’s commitment to enhancing educational environments not only in New Jersey but across the nation.  The NEA, as part of the National Labor Management Partnership (NLMP), a coalition of the national organizations of the nation’s educators, is cultivating a dynamic ecosystem of support that empowers districts to implement collaborative strategies effectively. Through providing crucial resources, expertise and ongoing consultation, the NLMP nurtures a sense of collective efficacy between labor and management, driving improvements in teaching conditions and student outcomes.  This collaborative approach has shown tangible benefits, leading to more cohesive school communities and a better educational experience for all stakeholders. By backing initiatives like the New Jersey Labor Management Collaborative, NEA demonstrates its dedication to fostering a culture of cooperation and mutual respect within the education sector, paving the way for sustained success and innovation.  For more information about NEA’s role in labor management collaboration, visit *[nea.org/collaboration](http://nea.org/collaboration?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--a-CPUORCZmYNlfJr6IpE0I6PEKpkZhY8CGgoIise9UFZFz9whESs4JsWV1Zx7htCChMvz).  *   The New Jersey Labor Management Collaborative 172 W. 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