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...
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 ...
After 3 years, the SPELL JIF team attended the NJ School Boards Conference in Atlantic City in October 2022. We loved connecting in person to our JIF member Business Administrators and their School Board Members. And our own Scott Tennant provided valuable insight on managing risk while presenting at the “Confronting Cyber Liabilities” session both days of the conference. Way to go Scott!...
