Each year, the Burlington County Insurance Pool Joint Insurance Fund (BCIP JIF) celebrates member school district successes at their Annual State of the Joint Insurance Fund Dinner. The dinner meeting is organized to reward and recognize the extraordinary efforts of member districts for their commitment to provide a safe and healthy environment for students, staff and community by actively participating in risk management programs. Rewards were earned by members who reduced the number of accidents by focusing on local safety efforts. Utilizing BCIP JIF safety services, districts build and maintain internal accident reporting systems.  Member Districts were acknowledged for their hard work with recognition plaques and monetary awards. In all, forty one (41) member school districts were recognized and received awards totaling $148,000. Click HERE to view coverage in the Moorestown Sun     Christy Durst-McMaster, Paraprofessional from Moorestown Township Public School District won the Safety Hero of the Year Award. Durst-McMaster’s quick actions saved a choking child in the cafeteria.                 JoAnn Ricciani, School Nurse from Springfield Township won the Safety Star of the Year Award. Ricciani continuously demonstrates a supportive and caring mindset, always putting the needs of the students and her colleagues above her own as she works tirelessly to maintain a safe and healthy environment at Springfield Elementary.             Delanco Township BOE, Medford Lakes School District, Northern Burlington Regional School District and Voorhees Twp. BOE were recognized as Safety Districts of the Year for their ongoing contribution to safety efforts, each earning an additional $2,500 reward. Delanco Township BOE Medford Lakes School District...

Each year, the Atlantic & Cape May Counties Association of School Business Officials Joint Insurance Fund (ACCASBO JIF) celebrates member school district successes at their Annual State of the Joint Insurance Fund Dinner. The dinner meeting is organized to reward and recognize the extraordinary efforts of member districts for their commitment to provide a safe and healthy environment for students, staff and community by actively participating in risk management programs. This year, 26 member school districts were recognized and received awards totaling $91,500.   Rocco Rosetti, Facilities Manager of Galloway Township Public Schools received the Safety Star of the Year Award. Over the last 5 years, Rocco made tremendous improvements to the district’s facilities, including safety and security measures. He supervises facilities projects, arrives to work early, stays late and answers calls and e-mails at all hours of the day. He embodies the spirit of safety on a daily basis, going above and beyond his job responsibilities in the interest of safety and assisting the district in these efforts at every level.         Folsom Board of Education, North Wildwood School District and Hammonton Board of Education were recognized as Safety Districts of the Year for their ongoing contribution to safety efforts, each earning an additional $2,500 reward. Safety District Winner Chris Veneziani Folsom SBA with JIF Safety Director John Geitz Safety District Winner North Wildwood Superintendent Christopher Armstrong and SBA Jamie Shoemaker View ACCASBO JIF Award Presentation on Website HERE ...

Mold and Indoor Air Quality in Our Schools: Hosted by the SPELL Nearly 200 participants attended the 10th Annual Environmental Management Seminar at the Westin in Mount Laurel on July 13. 2022. View the presentations by clicking on the links below: 1. Monroe Mold Story SPELL JIF 10th Annual Environmental Seminar 2. John Geitz and Joe Biluck- Managing and Investigating a Mold Complaint 3. SPELL – Environmental Concerns Past, Present and Future 2022 4. IoT – Using Connected Devices to Mitigate Water Risk & IoT Connected Protection Summary VIEW VIDEO: Travelers and Mercer County Technical Schools Find Success with...

For the 24th year in a row, the Gloucester, Cumberland, Salem School Districts Joint Insurance Fund (GCSSD JIF) celebrated Member School District successes at their Annual State of the Joint Insurance Fund Dinner. The dinner meeting is organized to reward and recognize the extraordinary efforts of member districts for their commitment to provide a safe and healthy environment for students, staff and community by actively participating in risk management programs.  Rewards were earned by Members who reduced the number of accidents by focusing on local safety efforts.  Member Districts were acknowledged for their hard work with recognition plaques and monetary awards.  In all, eighteen member school districts were recognized and received awards totaling $73,500. Click HERE to View the Press Coverage from NJ.com   Frank Maurer, Business Administrator from Salem County Special Services SD Salem County Vocational –Technical SD received the Safety Star of the Year. Frank created and manages District Safety Committees, implemented a facility inspection programs to identify hazards, ensures required staff safety training is current, and promotes a positive safety message throughout the district campuses.       Angela Harper, Transportation Coordinator from Gateway Regional High School received the Safety Star of the Year Award. For over 25 years, Angela has worked tirelessly proving her commitment and dedication to the District and has ensured the safe transport of many thousands of students.  She goes above and beyond on a daily basis, always lending a helping hand and embodying the spirit of safety.       Pennsville Public School District, Greenwich Township School District, and Salem County Special Services School District were each recognized as Safety District...

The SPELL JIF’s 2021 Boiler Operator Webinar was conducted August 10th via Zoom. Joe Biluck, SPELL JIF Consultant and President of GrāMin Consulting Services along with John Demree, Master HVAC-R Technician and HVAC-R Instructor reviewed Compliance Obligations, Boiler System Types, Controls & Protection Devices, as well as Emergency Response Planning. Click on the links below to view the Zoom recording, Boiler Presentation and Handouts: Click Here to View Zoom Session Recording Click Here to View Presentation Handouts: Department of Labor and Workforce Development – Boilers, Pressure Vessels And Refrigerating Plants  Guideline Logbook...

Each year, the Gloucester, Cumberland, Salem School Districts Joint Insurance Fund (GCSSD JIF) rewards the extraordinary efforts of member districts for their commitment to provide a safe and healthy environment for students, staff and community by actively participating in risk management programs.  In particular, we recognized the challenges faced by school district employees who carried out their responsibilities while adjusting to the new normal that has become the hallmark of 2020. In all, twenty (20) member school districts were recognized and received awards totaling $90,500. • Elk Township School District, Woodbury Heights Board of Education, and Salem County Vocational Technical School District were recognized as Safety District of the Year for their ongoing contribution to safety efforts, earning an additional $2,500 reward. • Angela Harper, Transportation Coordinator from Gateway Regional High School received the Safety Star of the Year Award for going above and beyond on a daily basis, and for always lending a helping hand to embody the spirit of safety.   Click Here to View the GCSSD JIF Award Presentation  ...