Each year, the Gloucester, Cumberland, Salem School Districts Joint Insurance Fund (GCSSD 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 GCSSD JIF safety services, districts build and maintain responsive internal accident reporting systems. Member Districts were acknowledged for their hard work with recognition plaques and monetary awards. In all, twenty-three (23) member school districts were recognized and received awards totaling $107,000. Jeremy Warburton, Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds for Upper Deerfield School District received the Safety Star of the Year Award. From security planning, to lighting to repairing and updating equipment to overall inspections of the facilities, he has been a valuable employee and has made significant contributions to the health and safety programs throughout the school district. Elk Township School District, Gateway Regional School District, Pennsville Public School District and Salem County Vocational Technical School District were each recognized as Safety District of the Year for their ongoing contribution to safety efforts, earning an additional $2,500 reward. Click Here to View the GCCSD SOJ Dinner Presentation Safety District Of The Year Winners: Elk Township School District, Gateway Regional School District, Pennsville Public School District, and Salem County Vocational-Technical School District...
Our annual SPELL JIF Joint Retreat was yet another resounding success. The retreat featured a wide range of engaging sessions, including a discussion on Functional Capacity Exams, and Workers’ Compensation updates during Wednesday’s “Law Day” session. Additionally, participants had the opportunity to explore the topic of seeking legal advice in the session titled “Is it Time to Call my Solicitor?” The day concluded with an exciting game of SPELL Jeopardy, adding a touch of fun to the event. Thursday’s agenda focused on reviewing the claims process, offering valuable insights through real-life examples from member School Districts. These examples showcased how districts can efficiently manage their claims process, ensuring that everyone remains well-informed about claim reporting procedures. Friday’s sessions delved further into real-life cases, shedding light on how Safety 360 can play a crucial role in maintaining the safety and security of our schools. Notably, Beth Ann Coleman of Collingswood Schools delivered a timely presentation on the potential pitfalls of school district-issued devices without proper policies or procedures in place, emphasizing the risks they can pose. We thank all participants and presenters for their active involvement, which has consistently contributed to the success of this retreat year after...
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. This year, 42 member school districts were recognized and received awards totaling $169,500. Amy Klouchek, Main Office Secretary from Shamong Township School District won the Safety Hero of the Year Award. Klouchek remained calm and professional while recording a violent caller who threatened physical harm to the school principal. Her quick thinking to record this aggressive individual led to his conviction and allowed the school to implement security protocols to keep district staff and students safe. Officer Kelley Horne, School Resource Officer from Eastampton Township BOE won the Safety Star of the Year Award. Officer Horne’s dedication extends beyond patrolling the school grounds and maintaining a police presence. She actively contributes to two district safety teams, which were established to ensure the safety of the school children and provide them with the best possible education. She is available 24/7 and epitomizes character and consistency. She is the model from which all SRO’s should be evaluated. Mount Ephraim BOE, Springfield Township BOE, Eastern Camden County Regional SD, Ewing Public Schools, and Lindenwold BOE were recognized as Safety Districts of the Year for their ongoing contribution to safety efforts, each earning an additional $2,500 reward. Springfield Superintendent Craig Vaughn with Mt Ephraim School Business Administrator Chris Eberly...
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! ...
