9:30 AM
to 11:00 AM
OPRA: Should You Really Say No?
13 Attendees
Location
Palace: Salon I
Type Action Lab, School Law-Policy
Jenna Rottenberg, Esq, Schwartz Simon Edelstein & Celso, LLC ; NicholasJ. Dotoli, Ed.M., Esq. , Schwartz Simon Edelstein & Celso, LLC
"As record custodians and their attorneys continue to navigate the murky landscape of the Open Public Records Act since its adoption nearly eight years ago, a myriad of requests often times presents public entities with challenging questions. Specifically, custodians often struggle with making "public record” determinations when OPRA law does not specifically except from disclosure seemingly confidential or privileged material. This action lab will explore all facets of OPRA, including exempted documents, valid requests and applicable fees including the "special services fee.” Participants will have the opportunity to examine documents and determine whether they fall into a valid exemption or whether they must be disclosed.
Limited Capacity Max 54 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
3:00 PM
to 4:30 PM
A SMARTer Way to Integrate Technology
19 Attendees
Location
Palace: Salon I
Type Action Lab, Curriculum, Technology
Carolyn Bennett, SMART Certified Education Consultant , Keyboard Consultants, Inc.
Discover how technology provides education solutions to improve student engagement and learning outcomes. Based on Universal Design for Learning, districts can differentiate instruction by implementing the tools and techniques of the SMART Board with the document camera and student Response system to create and deliver learning activities while gauging student progress. Participants will be able to utilize their SMART products and applications in their districts to differentiate instruction. Participants will also be shown how to design their curriculum based on the principals of Universal Design for Learning.
Limited Capacity Max 54 attendees
9:30 AM
to 11:00 AM
Implementing Energy Savings Improvement Plans
32 Attendees
Location
Palace: Salon I
Ronald J.Ianoale, Esq., Attorney, McManimon & Scotland, LLC; Guy Vander Vliet, Account Executive, Phoenix Advisors ; David Thompson, CEO, Phoenix Advisors, Inc; Jason Kliwinski, AIA, LEEDap Director of Sustainable Design: Scott Spiezle, AIA, LEEDap, Chairman and CEO Spiezle Architectural Group, Inc.
School district are always looking for opportunities to make their faclities for energy efficient but often don't have the funds to undertake such improvements. ESIPs, authorized into law in early 2009, allow school districts to undertake "off balance sheet financing" by having the energy conservation measures pay for the costs of financing them, thus avoiding the need for a school district to obtain voter approval to authorze bonds for this purpose. The seminar will include an attorney, energy services company representative, and financial advisor that have completed two of these ESIPs for New Jersey school districts.
Limited Capacity Max 54 attendees
11:30 AM
to 1:00 PM
The Digital Natives: Teaching to a Different Brain
16 Attendees
Location
Palace: Salon I
Dominic F. Mucci, Superintendent of Schools, Englewood Cliffs Public Schools
Advancements in digital technology have had a tremendous impact on education, changing schools and our student's brains. Discover the implications of these advancements on how we reach, teach and engage today's students. Learn more about the skills and strategies 21st century teachers will need to be successful with 21st century learners. Your presenter is a New Jersey superintendent and is nationally certified by Jensen Learning as a Brain Based Education instructor.
Limited Capacity Max 50 attendees
3:00 PM
to 4:30 PM
New Teacher Induction: A Recipe for Success
1 Attendees
Location
Palace: Salon I
Lewis Stonaker Jr., Staff Development Coordinator and Stephanie Goldberg, Staff Development Coordinator, Monroe Twp. Public Schools (Middlesex County)
We will open with a self assessment activity, and then lead them through our five-tiered induction program using PowerPoint and handout materials along with paired and/or small group activities. Using a Graphic Organizer, participants will be able to infuse those parts of the program that are of interest to them into their current induction programs.
Limited Capacity Max 54 attendees
