NJASA's eNewsletter Volume 16 | January 31, 2024

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Governor Murphy Announces Nomination of

Kevin Dehmer as New Commissioner of NJDOE

On January 29, 2024, the Governor announced his intention to nominate Kevin Dehmer to serve as the next Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE). He will succeed Acting Commissioner Dr. Angelica Allen-McMillan, who announced her retirement after three years in the position.

NJASA Executive Director Dr. Richard Bozza, called Dehmer “probably the key person in the state who understands the school funding formula,” which will be very helpful in the coming budget season. nj.com January 29, 2024.

“It is an incredible honor to be selected to serve as the Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Education. Thank you, Governor Murphy, for the opportunity... ,” said Incoming Acting NJDOE Commissioner Kevin Dehmer.

Incoming Acting NJDOE

Commissioner Kevin Dehmer

All NJASA Active Administrator Members can attend any committee meeting.

Click Here to view the individual committees and their roster. Each committee has a staff liaison and an Officer liaison.

February Meetings

Feb. 6, Small Schools/Shared Services 10am-Noon Zoom - Interested email Mark Stanwood
Feb. 8, Professional Development/Seminar Rescheduled to meet Feb. 15, with Curriculum & Instruction 10am-Noon Zoom - Interested email Frank Borelli
Feb. 21, Government Relations Committee 10am Zoom - Interested email Melanie Schulz
Feb. 22, Technology 9:30-11am Zoom - Interested email Mary Capasso

Human Resource Professionals Join NJASA on Feb. 2

to Discuss Critical Mid-Year HR Challenges

Expanded Sick Leave
Leaves of Absence & Related Staffing Challenges
Staff Evaluation Timeline
Non-Renewal Process & Procedure

Sessions Will Be Facilitated by:

Photo Left, from left, Patrick Duncan, Esq., Special Assistant for Labor Relations, West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District; NJASA Past President Dr. Kenneth King, Assistant Superintendent (retired), East Orange Public Schools; and Charity Comella, Assistant Superintendent for Personnel, West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District and Photo Right Dr. Jennifer Sharp, Director of Personnel, Freehold Regional High School District

The Power of Legal Information: Practical Issues to Keep School Administrators Current & Compliant

February 13, Governance: Board Relations -

How to Manage Micromanaging Board Members

● Review of the Board’s Policy Making Role

● Board Member Code of Ethics Requirements to Uphold All Laws

● Activities that have been found to be in violation of the School Ethics Act

● Avoiding Pitfalls: How to ensure Board members stay “in their lane”

Active Administrator Members Make the Most of Your NJASA Membership - Attend at NO Cost

NJSBOE Recognizes NJ SOY Dr. Nicholas A. Bernice

The New Jersey State Board of Education (NJSBOE) at its January meeting recognized, from left fifth person, the 2024 New Jersey Superintendent of the Year Dr. Nicholas A. Bernice.

Joining him in the celebration, from left, are Outgoing Acting Commissioner Dr. Angelica Allen-McMillan; NJASA Immediate Past-President Tony Trongone; NJASA President Dr. Michael LaSusa; NJASA Executive Director Dr. Richard Bozza; NJSBOE President Kathy Goldenberg; NJASA Director of Special Projects Judith Rattner; and Assistant to the 2024 New Jersey Superintendent of the Year Mari Ann Sudel.

Women's Leadership Conference 2024

An Event Designed for Women in or Aspiring to Positions in Educational Leadership

Get your special group rate $130 USD per night at the

Delta Hotels Somerset

110 Davidson Avenue

Somerset, New Jersey 08873

Last Day to Book Friday, March 8, 2024

Book Your Hotel

NJASA and NJPSA/FEA are proud to present the Women's Leadership Conference 2024 on Monday, March 18 and Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at The Palace at Somerset Park, 333 Davidson Avenue in Somerset, New Jersey.

The cost of attending this event is $259.00 per day (March 18th or 19th); with a discounted registration fee of $419.00 to participate in both days of the conference.

To learn more about the Women's Leadership Conference 2024, please contact Judy Rattner, NJASA Director of Special Projects, at 908-578-0551 (cell).

Please REGISTER now for this exciting professional development and networking opportunity!

NJASA/NJAPSA Spring Leadership Conference

May 15-17, 2024, CAESARS Atlantic City

Call for Proposals Closes Feb 2!

This year's theme is Reflection, Resilience, Renewal. If you have a session that you would like to present or would like to recommend a presenter for this conference, please complete the online Proposal Form and submit it prior to the deadline. The deadline for RECEIVING completed forms is Friday, February 2, 2024.

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