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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 award!

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.

View GCSSD JIF Award Presentation 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!

For the 25th year in a row, the Burlington County Insurance Pool Joint Insurance Fund (BCIP JIF) celebrated Member School District successes at their Annual State of the Joint Insurance Fund Dinner.  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 responsive internal accident reporting systems. Member Districts were acknowledged for their hard work with recognition plaques and monetary awards. In all, 38 member school districts were recognized and received awards totaling $148,000.

Click HERE to view the coverage in the Burlington County Sun

Mark Mignone, Director of Building and Grounds, Voorhees Township BOE won the Safety Star of the Year Award for his commitment to Safety, including establishing safety committees and spearheading critical safety and training initiatives. He worked diligently to fulfill COVID safety plans that were outlined to the public, including driving four hours round trip to collect UVC Lighting Disinfection System units on a holiday and working the night shift for a week to fulfill the promise to students and staff that the rooms would be safely disinfected by UVC lights every night along with the usual cleaning procedures.

Tony Voiro, Director of Building and Grounds, Lenape Regional HS District also won the Safety Star of the Year Award. In his 16 years as Director of Buildings and Grounds, he has implemented the use of safety saw stop units in all wood technology classes, assisted in the installation of over 800 new locks for all classrooms and worked closely with the District Administration to give guidance for the reopening of schools. In addition, he created written procedures for keeping facilities properly ventilated and disinfected during the COVID crisis. He constantly places the safety of students and staff above all else.

Shamong Twp School District Business Administrator Laura Archer

Delanco Township BOE, Shamong Township School District, Evesham Township School District and Moorestown Township Public School District were recognized as Safety Districts of the Year for their ongoing contribution to safety efforts, each earning an additional $2,500 reward.

View the Safety Awards Presentation HERE

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, 23 member school districts were recognized and received awards totaling $88,000.

Jeff Wellington, Supervisor of Special Projects, Hamilton Twp School District received the Safety Star of the Year for his extraordinary efforts to ensure the safety of all staff and students both in terms of physical health and safety, as well as mental health and safety. Jeff has worked for the district for over 29 years and is dedicated to eradicating the stigma of mental health issues.

Kelly Brazelton, Business Administrator, Pitman Board of Education also received the Safety Star of the Year. She embraces the value of safety and risk management within the school district and recognizes the importance they play in providing a safe and productive learning and working environment.

Folsom Board of Education, Somers Point Board of Education and Pitman 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.

View ACCASBO JIF Award Presentation on Website HERE