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2022 Mold Seminar Presentations
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 IoT
GCSSD 2021 State of the JIF Dinner
For the 24th year in a row, the Gloucester, Cumberland, Salem School Districts Joint Insurance Fund (GCSSD JIF) celebrated 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. Member Districts were acknowledged for their hard work with recognition plaques and monetary awards. In all, eighteen member school districts were recognized and received awards totaling $73,500.
Click HERE to View the Press Coverage from NJ.com
Frank Maurer, Business Administrator from Salem County Special Services SD Salem County Vocational –Technical SD received the Safety Star of the Year. Frank created and manages District Safety Committees, implemented a facility inspection programs to identify hazards, ensures required staff safety training is current, and promotes a positive safety message throughout the district campuses.
Angela Harper, Transportation Coordinator from Gateway Regional High School received the Safety Star of the Year Award. For over 25 years, Angela has worked tirelessly proving her commitment and dedication to the District and has ensured the safe transport of many thousands of students. She goes above and beyond on a daily basis, always lending a helping hand and embodying the spirit of safety.
Pennsville Public School District, Greenwich Township School District, and Salem County Special Services School District were each recognized as Safety District of the Year for their ongoing contribution to safety efforts, earning an additional $2,500 reward. (Pictured: Heather Mayhew, Business Administrator/Board Secretary, Pennsville Public School District)
BCIP 2021 State of the JIF Dinner
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
ACCASBO Celebrates 30 Years at the 2021 State of the JIF Dinner
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.
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- Chris Veneziani, BA of Folsom BOE wit Safety Director John Geitz
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- Julie Gallagher, BA of Somers Point BOE with Safety Director John Geitz
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- Brian Burton – Pitman BOE Facilities Director
View ACCASBO JIF Award Presentation on Website HERE
Voorhees Twp. BOE Receives the BCIP JIF Cyber Safety Super Star Award
Bruce Taylor of Voorhees Twp BOE Receives Award – November 2021
Click Here to View the Voorhees Sun Newspaper Coverage
The Burlington County Insurance Pool Joint Insurance Fund (BCIP JIF) recognized an exceptional school district effort in tackling Virtual/Cyber Safety. Bruce Taylor, Director of Educational Technology of Voorhees Township Board of Education, received the BCIP JIF Cyber Safety Super Star Award for implementing multi-factor authentication throughout the school district. The BCIP JIF is recognizing his efforts because virtual safety is personal, pervasive and can have a life-long impact on everyone involved with school districts. By recognizing his exceptional efforts, we hope to encourage all JIF member school districts to invest in crucial cyber security initiatives. We thank Bruce Taylor and Voorhees Township Board of Education for keeping all of us safer.
2021 Boiler Operator Seminar via Zoom
The SPELL JIF’s 2021 Boiler Operator Webinar was conducted August 10th via Zoom. Joe Biluck, SPELL JIF Consultant and President of GrāMin Consulting Services along with John Demree, Master HVAC-R Technician and HVAC-R Instructor reviewed Compliance Obligations, Boiler System Types, Controls & Protection Devices, as well as Emergency Response Planning.
Click on the links below to view the Zoom recording, Boiler Presentation and Handouts:
Click Here to View Zoom Session Recording
Click Here to View Presentation
Handouts:
Department of Labor and Workforce Development – Boilers, Pressure Vessels And Refrigerating Plants
9th Annual Mold and Environmental Seminar via Zoom
The 9th Annual SPELL JIF Mold and Environmental Seminar was conducted July 14, 2021 from 8:30 am to 12 noon via Zoom. Click on the links below to view the Zoom recording and each session’s Presentation.
Click Here to View Zoom Session Recording
Session 1: EHRIP Update – Joe Biluck will discuss the EHRIP program, which helps reduce environmental risk among member districts by providing a qualified consultant’s third party evaluation.
Session 2: Mold Prevention – John Geitz and Joe Biluck will focus on protocols for helping to reduce the risk of mold formation through proper inspection and maintenance.
Session 3: Case Studies – How two districts recognized, responded and corrected water intrusion issues with Lindenwold BA Kathleen Huder (CLICK HERE) and Pitman BA Kelly Brazelton (CLICK HERE).
Lindendwold’s Handouts: IAQ Complaint Form | IAQ Occupant Interview | IAQ Plan – Revised_051319
Session 4: Risk Coverage and Mold Claims – Scott Tennant will conduct a discussion with claim professionals and members re: Mold Claims with Qual-Lynx Account Manager Christopher Roselli, and Somers Point BA Dr. Michele Roemer
$90,500 Awarded to Cumberland, Gloucester and Salem County School Districts
Each year, the Gloucester, Cumberland, Salem School Districts Joint Insurance Fund (GCSSD JIF) rewards 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. In particular, we recognized the challenges faced by school district employees who carried out their responsibilities while adjusting to the new normal that has become the hallmark of 2020.
Safety Star of the Year Angela Harper from Gateway Regional HS
In all, twenty (20) member school districts were recognized and received awards totaling $90,500.
• Elk Township School District, Woodbury Heights Board of Education, and Salem County Vocational Technical School District were recognized as Safety District of the Year for their ongoing contribution to safety efforts, earning an additional $2,500 reward.
• Angela Harper, Transportation Coordinator from Gateway Regional High School received the Safety Star of the Year Award for going above and beyond on a daily basis, and for always lending a helping hand to embody the spirit of safety.
Click Here to View the GCSSD JIF Award Presentation
$164,000 Awarded to Burlington, Camden and Mercer County School Districts
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- Safety Star Winner Rick Hillman – Mercer Cty Special Svcs and Vo-Tech Schools
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- Safety Star Winner Dr. Christine Vespe – Superintendent of Shamong
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- Safety Hero Winner Jodi Lennon – Business Administrator from Riverside
Each year, the Burlington County Insurance Pool Joint Insurance Fund (BCIP JIF) rewards 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. In particular, we recognized the challenges faced by school district employees who carried out their responsibilities while adjusting to the new normal that has become the hallmark of 2020.
In all, thirty-eight (38) member school districts were recognized and received awards totaling $164,000.
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- Magnolia Public School, Medford Lakes School District, Mount Laurel Township BOE, and Riverside Township BOE were recognized as Safety Districts of the Year for their ongoing contribution to safety efforts, each earning an additional $2,500 reward.
- Rick Hillman, Manager of Buildings and Grounds from Mercer County Special Services and Mercer County Technical Schools won the Safety Star of the Year Award for his commitment to providing a secure learning environment, and for going above and beyond to ensure both Districts are safe.
- Christine Vespe, Superintendent from Shamong Township School District also won the Safety Star of the Year Award for spearheading a safety initiative to provide training to staff members in “Stop the Bleed” bleeding control protocols for trauma.
- Jodi Lennon, Business Administrator from Riverside Township Board of Education won the Safety Hero Award for her ongoing contribution to safety efforts.
Click Here to View the BCIP Safety Awards Presentation
$99,500 Awarded to Atlantic, Cape May, Gloucester and Ocean County School Districts
Click Here to View the PRESS OF ATLANTIC CITY Coverage
Each year, the ACCASBO JIF rewards 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. In particular, we recognized the challenges faced by school district employees who carried out their responsibilities while adjusting to the new normal that has become the hallmark of 2020.
In all, 23 member school districts were recognized and received awards totaling $99,500.
Safety Star Winner Lisa Smith, RN from Folsom
• Lisa Smith RN, School Nurse from Folsom Board of Education received the Safety Star of the Year Award for serving as an invaluable resource to research and educate staff and students on measures to protect the school from COVID-19. Her dedication allowed the school to reopen safely and successfully.
• Judi Bessor, Facilities Director from Mainland Regional High School also received the Safety Star of the Year. She is a committed and valued employee who has gone beyond the daily working hours to ensure the facility is safe and secure, both before and during this pandemic.
• Brigantine Public Schools, Folsom 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.
Click Here to View the ACCASBO 2020 State of the JIF Presentation
