Workshop 2017

This full-morning program will update board members and administrators on a variety of labor relations topics, including recent court decisions regarding increments and developments in health insurance. The mini-workshop is an important learning and networking opportunity for anyone involved in collective negotiations. Come hear experienced practitioners provide information and advice on current negotiations topics.

A keen understanding of school finance is key to the successful operation of a school district. Session participants will learn the fundamentals of school finance, budgeting and negotiations. The presenters will discuss best practices in finance, and how the collaboration between board of education members, the school administrator, and the business administrator is essential. Topics to be covered include financial statements, monthly expenses, audit results, reserves, cost per pupil, tax revenue, budgeting requirements and negotiations essentials.

This session will provide participants with information on the critical need for and the benefits of an education foundation. Topics covered will include how to start a foundation, the legal and financial requirements, best practices in governance of the foundation and working with the superintendent and board of education. Participants will also learn how the New Jersey Education Foundation Partnership, can provide a foundation with support, assistance, fundraising strategies, resources and training.

Is transportation distracting from your educational mission? Do you find that school board meetings are consumed by talk having nothing to do with education? Don't let it be transportation.
Join us and share ideas on how to tackle the transportation blues by controlling quality of service from your contractors and from in-district staff. We'll focus on what make a difference to increase the quality of service to our CUSTOMERS! We'd like to share our story of turn-around, and steal good ideas from you.