NJASA's eNewsletter Volume 13 | December 21, 2022

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Nomination of 2023-2024 NJASA Officers - Process to Begin

NJASA President Tony Trongone will appoint the Nominating Committee in January. NJASA Immediate Past-President Dr. Janet Fike will chair the Committee. The Nominating Committee shall be composed of the Immediate Past President, the 3 other most Immediate Past Presidents who are still active members of the Association, and 5 members selected from the field by the Association President, with due regard for geographic and minority group representation.

The Committee will render its report to the Executive Director no later than February 10. Such report shall be communicated to the membership no later than February 15. Persons seeking to be nominated should send a letter of intent and resume to NJASA, c/o the Nominating Committee no later than January 13, 2023.

Human Resource Professionals:

Focused Discussions on Critical Yearly Decisions

Session Will Be Facilitated By:

NJASA Past President Dr. Kenneth King
Patrick Duncan, Esq.
Charity Comella
Dr. Jennifer Sharp

Critical Mid-Year HR Challenges

Wednesday, January 11, 2023

Anticipated/Projected Hiring Needs for 23-24 SY
Staff Turnover and Recruitment
Interviewing Techniques and
Continued Contract Administration Matters

Zoom 9:30 - Noon

Deadline Nears to Submit Session Proposal to NJASA/NJPSA Women’s Leadership Conference

March 27-28, 2023 - The Palace at Somerset Park

Submit Your Session Proposal

to the New Jersey Women’s Leadership Conference

Traversing the Superintendency

While Addressing Expectations

How to "Deal with the Politics"

Come & Learn January 17th

NJASA has gathered experienced professionals from school districts throughout the state to form a panel charged with sharing strategies and guidance in avoiding "pitfalls and traps" present in working with your Board of Education and Community, while running the district.

Panelists will Address:

How Did We Survive?
What Did We Do Different?
Analyzing and Predicting the Politics of the Board
The Dynamics of Your Community
Leadership Styles of Team Members
Loss of Tenure - Superintendent

Zoom Seminar 9:30 am-12:00 pm Register Now

Active NJASA Members Attend at No Cost

Governor Signs Legislation Addressing Teacher Shortage

by Eliminating the edTPA Requirement

“School leaders are grateful for the support of the Governor to place assessment of prospective teachers within their preparation program. This action eliminates one hurdle to recruiting and retaining new teachers in New Jersey school districts and integrates candidates’ performance assessment within their preparation programs.”

Dr. Richard G. Bozza, NJASA Executive Director

NJASA/NJAPSA Spring Leadership Conference Call for Proposals

Caesars Atlantic City May 17-19, 2023

The NJASA/NJAPSA Spring Leadership Conference Committee is planning its 41st Annual Spring Leadership Conference at Caesars in Atlantic City. This year's theme is Lifting Leadership...Knowledge, Relationships and Empowerment. 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, January 20, 2023.

Dr. Scott Rocco Named 2022 Public Servant of the Year

New Jersey 2022 Superintendent of the Year, NJASA Past President, and Chief Education Officer, Hamilton Township Public Schools, Mercer County, Dr. Scott Rocco was named the 2022 Public Servant of the Year by Building One New Jersey.

Dr. Rocco was selected for this special recognition for his leadership and service and for his commitment to inclusive, integrated, and high-quality public education.

Building One America was launched in September 2009 at a national gathering in Washington, DC of 700 local leaders from several Mid-Atlantic and Mid-West states who came together to discuss the common challenges confronting older, developed towns in their regions and states as well as to create a national network for shared organizing, training and leadership development.

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