Learn how 180 NJ schools use the parent portal to manage schedules, grades, attendance, assignments, discipline, contracts and fees. Districts can post letters and messages specific to the student from teachers and administrators as well as district wide notices online for parents to see and acknowledge.
Many districts have turned to renewable energy projects as a cost savings option. The vast majority of these projects involve power purchase agreements or district owned and financed photovoltaic systems. The presenters will discuss their experiences with renewable energy procurement, and answer audience questions on the subject. Items to discuss include: 1) how the drop in the SREC market impacts current and future projects, 2) issues to consider in the development of RFPs and project specifications, 3) roof and maintenance issues, 4) joint solar projects with other districts or governmental entities, and 5) available procurement methods.
Shared services options for medical, Rx, dental and vision benefits without self funded liability
We will discuss how a robust, well-executed wellness campaign can potentially improve the health of your employees and their dependents, reduce absenteeism, and reduce health insurance claims experience.
As baby boomers continue to retire from teaching positions, administrators are faced with the challenge of attracting and retaining a new generation of teachers. Generation Y- the Millenials - have different goals and views about careers and life. NJEA researchers and field staff will help you understand this new generation of teachers and share strategies for building support networks to ensure their success.
Using Special Ed Management Systems to Increase Staff Productivity, Return Time to Teaching, Enhance Compliance and Maximize Aid. Any solutions for stretching the school budget dollar must include Special Ed. The time spent on Special Ed compliance, paperwork and administration is overwhelming. The risk of being out of compliance and associated cost of litigation is substantial. Examine Special Ed cost savings strategies. Learn how breakthroughs in Special Ed management systems can help control costs. Find out how Special Services Departments can do more with less.
It is our goal to help you learn ways to evaluate and shape your school’s or district’s SMART Board use. It is easy to walk into a classroom and see that a teacher has something displayed on a SMART Board, but how do you really assess what type of learning is taking place? We will investigate ways to further integrate and evaluate the use of the SMART Board interactive whiteboard, Notebook software, and other educational technologies. Together we will explore effective and engaging uses of the SMART Board, ways to help teachers plan and design interactive learning environments, how to use SMART Technologies products to assess student learning, and so much more.
This session will focus on Long Range Facility Planning and how to execute it effectively in your district. Topics will include defining deficiencies, energy savings, collaboration of the architect and school district to establish goals for future facilities, and planning for life safety and comfort.
This subject will briefly describe the E-Rate program and the most common reasons for funding denial, then focus on recent rule changes that will result in loss of funding for many applicants. The presentation will describe the best practices for avoiding the loss of funding.
MRESC and Nickerson Corp will be describing all the services available through the State Approved MRESC Co-op Pricing System. Services include bids for supplies, furniture, energy, flooring and other time & material contracts. We will also be discussing how to join the MTESC Co-op and take advantage of these cost savings programs & services.
In an effort to provide continued outstanding educational and co-curricular programming at a low cost to taxpayers, the administration of Point Pleasant Borough Schools actively explores new ways to reduce spending and increase revenue from non-traditional sources.
In early 2010 the district began offering local businesses and organizations the opportunity to post full-color signage throughout district athletic venues.
A comprehensive selection of advertising packages meet local businesses' marketing objectives, providing valuable exposure in the community. These Board-approved messages also communicate to the community that local businesses are actively participating in youth programs.
During the inaugural year, the district raised over $35,000 in revenue in addition to the receipt of a donation of two new scoreboards and scorer's tables valued at over $40,000.
It has been a very successful program for the district and in these difficult financial times, creative financial solutions are essential.
All school districts are eventually faced with upgrading or replacing aging phone systems. Wading through the myriad of phone system choices can be daunting. This task can be far more manageable when you’re armed with a few basic facts. Join Lower Cape May Regional’s Frank Onorato as he discusses his process of choosing and deploying a 133-extension Hosted VoIP solution in his school district.
Sustainable design, renewable energy, shared services, green curriculum, historic preservation, public/private partnerships – Allamuchy’s Mountain Villa Primary School has it all! Come learn how the vision to create this innovative PK-2 school has enriched District educational delivery, provided the community with a rich recreational destination and even created revenue to offset taxpayer burden – all while protecting its NJ Highlands site.