9:30 AM
to 11:00 AM
Current Issues in School Law
43 Attendees
Location
Holiday Inn: Ballroom
Donna M. Kaye, Esq., Senior Council, Legal and Policy Services Dept, NJSBA; John J. Burns, Esq., Counsel/Lobbyist, NJSBA
Everyone loves talking with a school attorney, especially when it's free. Two NJSBA staff attorneys will present an update on recent legal decisions affecting boards of education. The session uses a combines presentation/question -and-answer format that gives you the opportunity to ask about the topics presented, as well as any other area of school law.
Limited Capacity Max 100 attendees
10:15 AM
to 11:45 AM
The First Amendment: Banners, Buttons, Arm Bands and Drugs
11 Attendees
Location
Holiday Inn: Bennington
Brenda C. Liss, Esq., Counsel, Riker, Danzig, Scherer, Hyland & Perretti, LLP; Arsen Zartarian, Esq., Deputy General Counsel, Newark Public Schools
School attorneys will engage session participants in a lively discussion of the First Amendment in the public schools, and its evolution since the U.S. Supreme Court declared in 1969 that students and teachers do not "shed their constitutional rights to freedom of speech or expression at the schoolhouse gate." They will discuss judicial decisions interpreting the First Amendment; the free speech rights of students, school employees, school board members and members of the public; limitations on those rights; and practical tips for school officials navigating these complex issues.
Limited Capacity Max 70 attendees
11:30 AM
to 1:00 PM
Ask Governmental Relations
21 Attendees
Location
Palace: Salon II
Michael A. Vrancik, Governmental Relations Director, NJSBA; John Burns, Counsel/Lobbyist, NJSBA
NJSBA's Governmental Relations staff monitors pending legislation, advocates for boards of education before state and federal lawmakers, and works with other state and federal education associations, as well as individual board members, to develop solutions for school districts. This program will update board members on the legislative issues and challenges that New Jersey boards of education are facing. There will be ample time for questions and answers with NJSBA staff.
Limited Capacity Max 80 attendees
11:30 AM
to 1:00 PM
New Jersey Charter Schools, Surveying the Landscape
7 Attendees
Location
Palace: Salon VIII
Morton Marks, School Business Administrator/Technology Director and founder of the NJ Charter Schools Business and Technology Association; Mitchel P. Mund, President, Fortitude Insurance; Mendham Kamaal Bennett, President, New Jersey Education Consortium (NJEC), Keyport
There are many misunderstandings circulating about New Jersey charter schools. This program will clearly detail the funding issues for charters vs. boards of education and will spotlight potential points of collaboration between the two. There will also be discussion of new developments for charters in insurance (Educators Benefits Alliance) and purchasing and sports collectives (N.J. Education Consortium).
Limited Capacity Max 40 attendees
11:30 AM
to 1:00 PM
Student Activities; Proceed With Caution
37 Attendees
Location
Palace: Salon I
David Wm. Bosted, Esq, Policy Consultant, NJSBA Legal & Policy Services
In the aftermath of the state budget crisis, many school districts are considering student activity fees to offset the cost of extracurricular activities. But this is an area in which school boards must tread lightly. Before enacting activity fees, boards should consider carefully all the implications. If a district does decide to take this route, there are several policy issues and practical questions that must be addressed and answered.
Limited Capacity Max 50 attendees
7:00 PM
to 8:30 PM
Key Issues in Public School Safety
13 Attendees
Location
Holiday Inn: Salon A
Andy Demidont, V.P. Educational Programs and Services, SERAPH; Robert McCann, Director, School Safety Services, SERAPH
This session will cover 5 key issues related to safety and security problems in elementary, middle and high schools: 1. LACK OF ACCURATE UNDERSTANDING OF SAFETY ISSUES: Planning Without Assessment, Guessing Is Not Planning. 2. REACTION NOT PREDICTION 3. POOR MANAGEMENT OF SCHOOLS: The Real Issue In School Safety. 4. LACK OF EFFECTIVE PLANS TO COMBAT TRUANCY AND LATENESS: Truancy Is The Root Of All School Safety Issues. 5. POOR EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT: Don't Ask Amateurs To Do What Professionals Do Without Training.
10:30 AM
to 12:00 PM
Organizing Your Charter School Policy Manual
1 Attendees
Location
Holiday Inn: Bennington
Lou Schimenti, Policy Consultant, NJSBA
After attending this session charter school member will have the knowledge of what should be in their policy manual, how to organize their manual for quick and easy access, and how to maintain their manual so that it will not be out of date. Attendees will also become aware of the different policies that address their needs compared to a regular school district.
Limited Capacity Max 70 attendees
