The SPELL JIF hosted a free seminar on Managing Virtual Safety and Security Risks in a Digital World for its member districts on  July 19, 2023 at the Westin Hotel in Mount Laurel. Designed for your Cyber Risk Management Team, this seminar provided strategies to help manage cyber risk on an organizational basis.  With the technological footprint growing within instruction and operations, JIF member districts will be better prepared to address cyber risks before, during and after purchasing new technology while being mindful of the additional costs. Agenda: Cyber Virtual Safety Seminar Agenda Speaker Bios: Cyber Virtual Safety Seminar Speaker Bios Presentations: 1 – Why Virtual Safety instead of Cyber Security 2 – NB Breach Story JIF Presentation  3 – Voorhees TownSchool Multi Factor Authentication (MFA) Journey 4 – Introduction to SPELL JIF’s Virtual Safety Director 4.5 -Key Cybersecurity Controls K-12 Schools Handout 5 – Cyber Insurance Perspectives...

The SPELL JIF conducted another successful Mold Prevention and Environmental IAQ Seminar on Wednesday, July 12 at the Westin Mount Laurel.  With over 200 participants, the seminar was organized with interactive sessions on risk avoidance and best practices to prevent water events. We thank all who attended and hope they obtained valuable information to take back to their districts. Agenda:  SPELL Environmental Seminar Agenda Speaker Bios: SPELL Environmental Seminar Speaker Bios Presentations: 1 – 2023 Mold Session 1- Purpose and Golden Rule 2 – 2023 Mold Session 2 – Lessons from Losses 3 – 2023 Mold Session 3 – Standard Operating Procedures 4 – 2023 Mold Session 4 – Are These Claims Avoidable?...

The New Jersey Association of School Business Officials (NJASBO) recognized the SPELL by awarding the JIF with an Honorable Mention for Associate Business Member Partner of the Year. We appreciate our member’s confidence in the RPA team and the opportunity to accept the Honorable Mention Award.  Thank you for the nomination!  ...

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...