From left, Region I recipient – Dr. Laurie W. Newell, Chief Education Officer, Essex Regional Educational Services Commission (ERESC); Region II recipient – Dr. MaryJane Garibay, Chief Education Officer, Colts Neck Township Schools; and Region III recipient – Dr. William T. Smith, Chief Education Officer, Point Pleasant Beach School District.

• How Did We Survive?
• What Did We Do Different?
• Analyzing and Predicting the Politics of the Board
• Leadership Styles of Team Members
• Loss of Tenure – Superintendent

Come learn how members of the panel “Survived Challenges" and continued to work in our fine profession. Experienced professionals from school districts throughout the State will share strategies and guidance in avoiding “pitfalls and traps” present in working with your Board of Education. Additionally, an experienced Board Attorney will serve on the panel who might offer somewhat of a different perspective than the chief education officer.

Zoom Session 9:30am - Noon  REGISTER NOW!

Combining best practices with sound strategies that are reasonable and practical will be the focus of this virtual session. Current trends in hazing, bullying prevention and investigation, and anti-discrimination particularly as they affect students with disabilities will be discussed. Recent legislation including Mallory's Law and Piazza's Law, First Amendment rights, gender equity, Comprehensive Health and Physical Education and Opting Out, and Title IX issues also will be addressed.

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