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NJASA's eNewsletter Volume 24 | May 24, 2023

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NJASA and NJAPSA Spring Leadership Conference Recognizes the Success of Several New Jersey Educational Leaders Congratulations!

2023 New Jersey Superintendent of the Year

Dr. William T. Smith

NJASA Region III Superintendent of the Year

Chief Education Officer

Point Pleasant Beach School District

Region I

Superintendent of the Year

Dr. Laurie Newell

Chief Education Officer

Essex Regional Educational Services Commission

Region II

Superintendent of the Year

Dr. MaryJane Garibay

Chief Education Officer

Colts Neck Township Schools

NJASA 2023 Distinguished Service Award Recipient

Dr. Margaret Dolan

Retired Chief Education Officer

Westfield Public Schools

2007-2021

NJASA Past President 2020-2021

New Jersey’s 2023 Special Education Administrator of the Year

Dr. Michelle Fenwick

Director of Special Programs

Ridgewood Public Schools

Reports: Lampitt Announces

Plan to Address New Jersey Teacher Shortage

May 11, 2023, 12:58 pm | in Caucus Room

NJASA Executive Director Dr Richard Bozza said, “The bills introduced today are derived from recommendations made by NJASA and a State Task Force created by Governor Murphy. These legislative proposals, if enacted, will greatly assist in identifying, recruiting, and supporting new educators as well as retaining current educators in their positions. NJASA supports these proposals and thanks Assemblywoman Lampitt for her initiative in addressing this critical need.”

ICYMI: NJASA Executive Committee Approves

NJASA Ad Hoc School Safety & Security Report

At the May 17, 2023, NJASA Executive Committee meeting, the Association's leadership unanimously passed for acceptance the NJASA Ad Hoc School Safety & Security Report.

Dr. MaryJane Garibay, Chief Education Officer, Colts Neck Township Schools, and Dr. Charles B. Sampson, Chief Education Officer, Freehold Regional High School District, served as Co-Chairs of the NJASA Ad Hoc School Safety & Security Committee.

NJDOE Releases the Teacher Toolkit

NJDOE announced the release of the Teacher Toolkit, a new website specifically designed for teachers. Teachers and educational leaders play a critical role in ensuring the success of our students.

The Teacher Toolkit contains information, guidance and resources for teachers and leaders in New Jersey to:

Support teacher professional development, learning and certification processes; and
Support teachers with the instruction of all students for postsecondary success.

NJASA Announces a New Partnership with CoSN

NJASA is now an official Association Endorser of the CoSN (Consortium for School Networking) EmpowerED Superintendents Initiative. NJASA Executive Director Dr. Richard Bozza serves on the CoSN EmpowerED Superintendents Advisory Panel. New Jersey’s Princeton Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Carol Kelley serves as the chair of the Advisory Panel.

The CoSN EmpowerED Superintendents Initiative works in partnership with AASA to provide guidance and resources to superintendents as well as district and school administrators on leading technology innovations within their K-12 school system environments.

NJASA members are encouraged to check out the free resources on the CoSN EmpowerED Superintendents web page.

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