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! ...
At the May NJ Self Insurers’ Association Conference in Atlantic City, Scott Tennant moderated a panel discussion on Challenging Clients. The panel reviewed tools and resources to ensure client issues are addressed before they become unmanageable. The panel included Justin Wilkinson, Territory Sales Manager of PMA Management Corp. (PMAMC), William Hogan, Branch Manager of Cannon Cochran Management Services, Inc. (CCMSI) and Kathleen M. Kissane, Esq, Assistant Vice President, Account Management of Qual-Lynx....
Amy Lerner, School Business Administrator for North Hanover Twp BOE and Avon by the Sea School District was awarded School Business Administrator of the Year by the New Jersey Association for School Business Officials (NJASBO). Amy continuously works to create an environment in which people give their best, and her reputation as a leader and a resource is an inspiration to others. She is an active member of the BCIP JIF and currently serves on the Finance Committee and as a JIF Delegate. Congratulations on a well deserved...
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 $77,000. Donna Contrevo, Business Administrator from Gateway Regional High School received the Safety Star of the Year Award. Donna has been a leader within her school districts and the GCSSD Joint Insurance Fund for over two decades. She is a champion of risk management and safety, helping to guide and implement critical programs and policies to minimize losses in the schools. Delsea Regional High School 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. BA Frank Maurer of Salem County Vocational Technical School District BA Joe Collins of Delsea Regional High School District View GCSSD JIF Award Presentation HERE...
