NJASA's eNewsletter Volume 1 | July 7, 2021
Time to Renew Your NJASA Membership!
Your NJASA membership is especially beneficial during these exceptionally challenging times. As you continue to address the fallout from the pandemic, NJASA is focused on your issues and provides resources for securing your future and the future of the children you serve. 
Enhanced NJASA Membership Benefits Effective July 2021 

  • Registration for the Association's annual Spring Leadership Conference

  • 8 One-Day Virtual Seminars for active members, NJASA's premier level of membership for all certified school administrators.

Membership renewal for 2021-2022 was emailed May 7th. If you have any questions, please contact us at info@njasa.net.
2021 Women's Leadership Conference

September 30-October 1, 2021 The Palace at Somerset Park


Please email NJASA Director of Special Projects Judy Rattner if you have any questions. 
Equity in Action Leadership Academy

Dare to be BOLD: From Equity Aspirations to Equity in Operation

August 5 and 23, September 13 and November 15, 2021

 
Governor Signs Legislation to Award Schools with Securing Our Children’s Future Bond Act Grants
Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation to award school districts and county colleges with grants through the Securing Our Children’s Future Bond Act (SOCFBA). The grants will fund school security, water infrastructure improvements, and enhancement of career and technical education (CTE) in county vocational-technical school districts and county colleges.

NJDOE Issues July 2 Special Broadcast Memo
Key Information
A list of substantially approved grant awards for each grant program are posted to the School Facilities webpage. Districts with substantially approved grant awards based on proposed projects may now enter into contracts with vendors for the work outlined in the district’s eligible grant application. Information on the process for reimbursement for completed projects is forthcoming.
Student Residency Issues Continue to Occupy
Time and Resources of School Districts
NJASA Administrative Guide provides insight into how residency disputes have been resolved. 
Subscribers to the NJASA Legal Research Publication Program can access the publications after inserting their username and password by clicking here. 

To become a subscriber to the NJASA Legal Research Publications Program, click here.
Registration is Now Open for NJSBA's Virtual Workshop
NJSBA's Virtual Workshop 2021 is taking place from Tuesday, Oct. 26 to Thursday, Oct. 28. The three-day conference, co-sponsored by NJASA and NJASBO, is the largest virtual training event for school officials in New Jersey. 

Register to attend to learn from experts from multiple disciplines and hear from compelling keynote speakers. NJSBA's Virtual Workshop will also present special events and entertainment, networking opportunities, and an interactive exhibit hall with vendors that cater to school districts. Sessions will cover digital and distance learning, equity, cybersecurity, cost-savings, school finance, shared services, leadership best practices, school technology, social and emotional learning, sustainability, integrative STEAM (science, technology, engineering, the arts, and math), and more.

Registration Details NJSBA is offering a special group rate of $900 for up to 25 team members, including school board members, superintendents, school business administrators, IT directors, facilities directors, principals, and other district staff. That's only $36 per person! The individual member rate is $450 per person. The school business administrator must handle registration. 
Are You Retiring This Year? NJASA Needs Your Help!


Each year at this time NJASA asks active members for their assistance. If you are going to retire between April 1, 2021 and October 31, 2021, please complete a fillable form as soon as possible indicating your retirement date and email it to info@njasa.net

Thank you for your cooperation.
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