november 2005

New Jersey Principals and Supervisors Association
An Affiliate of NAESP and NASSP
NOVEMBER 2005
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•NJDOE Issues New Travel Regulations
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•NJPSA and FEA Hold the 25th Year Anniversary Fall Convention
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•Council to Consider New Constitution and Bylaws
By David Nash, Esq., Legal Counsel
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•FEA Assessment Literacy Institute
PRESIDENT
Timothy O’Halloran, Principal
Somerville High School
Somerville, Somerset County
PRESIDENT ELECT
Maria Corso, Principal
Lyncrest School
Fair Lawn, Bergen County
VICE PRESIDENT
Elizabeth Panella, Principal
Rumson-Fair Haven High School
Rumson, Monmouth County
RECORDING SECRETARY
Frank Palatucci, Principal
Highland Regional High School
Blackwood, Camden County
PAGE 6: EXCEPTIONAL SCHOOLS
•Gov. Codey, NJDOE Announce Governor’s Schools of Excellence Award Winners
•Acting Commissioner Davy Congratulates New Jersey’s Four Blue Ribbon Schools
TREASURER
PAGES 7-8: MEMBERSHIP
•Welcome New NJPSA Members!
•Nominations for 2006-07 Slate of NJPSA Officers
PAST PRESIDENT
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•Announcements from the Division of Pensions
By Richard J. Klockner, NJPSA Retirement/Membership Services Coordinator
•A Framework for Understanding Poverty
•NASSP Honor Society Expert to Address Student Activity Advisors
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•Federal Retirement Savings’ Limits Increased; State Pension Exclusion Limited for
Retirees
By Mort Reinhart, Pension Consultant
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•Fulfill Your Professional Development Requirement with Special FEA Programs
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•NASSP and NAESP Convention Reservation Forms
NJPSA VISION STATEMENT
The New Jersey Principals and Supervisors Association recognizes that strong
leadership is essential to educational leadership in New Jersey. NJPSA is dedicated
to assisting school leaders promote effective teaching and student learning. NJPSA
asserts itself on the local, county, state and national levels to address school quality
and the professional leadership needs of school administrators and supervisors.
Phone: 609-860-1200 - Fax: 609-860-2999 or 6677 - E-mail: njpsa@njpsa.org - Web: www.njpsa.org
© 2005, New Jersey Principals and Supervisors Association.
Joseph Pompeo, Ed.D., Principal
Wallington Jr./Sr. High School
Wallington, Bergen County
Gloria J. Tunstall, Assistant
Superintendent
Trenton Public Schools
Trenton, Mercer County
NAESP REPRESENTATIVE
JoAnn Susko, Ed.D., Principal
Hammarskjold Middle School
East Brunswick
Middlesex County
NASSP STATE COORDINATOR
Michael A. Wanko, Ph.D.
Principal, Piscataway High School
Piscataway, Middlesex County
COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES TO
THE CABINET
• Bert Ammerman
• Angela Bender
• Louis Della Barca
• Denise Dunham
• Georgiann Gongora
• Deborah Harvest
• Daniel L. Money
• Dominick Tarquinio
• Patricia Wright
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
JoAnn D. Bartoletti
EDITOR
Grace A. Moylan
NJDOE Issues New Regulations For Travel-Related Expenses
The New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) has
promulgated regulations regarding travel-related expense
reimbursements for school district employees in non-Abbott
districts. These regulations also apply to school board members and charter school trustees. The regulations, N.J.A.C.
6A:23B, are online at www.nj.gov/njded/code/current/title6a/
chap23b.pdf.
Separate regulations for Abbott districts, N.J.A.C. 6A:10A-8.3,
were adopted in September. See www.nj.gov/njded/code/current/title6a/chap10a.pdf for more information on the Abbott
travel regulations. The regulations implement new language
in the state budget, the 2006 Appropriations Act, P.L. 2005, c.
132. The budget provided that the Commissioner of Education could reduce state aid to any school district that violated
restrictions on travel expenditures.
The regulations do not require non-Abbott boards to develop
a policy that requires the submission of a travel report by an
employee. However, the regulations do provide standards
for boards that choose such a requirement. The report must
include, at a minimum, a description of the primary purpose
for the travel and a summary of the goals and key issues addressed. The policy should designate the appropriate person
to receive the report and the time for submission.
While the regulations became effective immediately upon filing with the Office of Administrative Law on October 17, 2005,
school boards must still adopt the travel policies. Originally,
the Commissioner of Education required boards of education
to adopt policies by November 16, 2005. However, the Commissioner is allowing flexibility with meeting the deadline
after hearing concerns that the deadline is too soon.
Requirements
Exceptions
The Commissioner’s regulations require school boards to
adopt new restrictive travel reimbursement policies. While
the code explicitly requires that the board policy provide reimbursement only upon compliance with the travel policy, there
are some important exceptions discussed later in the article.
The new policies must contain the following restrictions:
Not all travel is subject to the new restrictions. The regulations contain clear exceptions for travel caused by, or subject
to, contractual provisions, other statutory requirements or federal regulatory requirements. Travel under these exceptions
is not subject to the new reimbursement requirements. This
exception likely covers situations where reimbursed travel to
specific professional activities and conferences is negotiated
between a board and the labor union or the CSA, or where
work-related reimbursements may be related to legal obligations. NJPSA is currently investigating the issue of travel required to meet the new professional development requirement
for school leaders. Members are encouraged to negotiate such
travel expenses in future collective bargaining negotiations
with local boards of education.
• All travel-related expenses must be “educationally
necessary” and “fiscally prudent.”
• Expenses must be “directly related to” and “within the
scope of” the employee’s, board member’s or charter school
trustee’s current responsibilities.
• Expenses must be for travel that “promotes the delivery
of instruction” or “furthers the efficient operation of the
school district.”
• Expenses must comply with State travel guidelines
established by the Department of Treasury for State
employees. The State travel guidelines in NJOMB
circulars 06-02 and A-87 are posted, respectively, on
the Department of Treasury website at www.state.
nj.us/infobank/circular/cir0602b.htm and http://www.
whitehouse.gov/omb/circulars/a087/a87_2004.html.
The policy must specify the applicable restrictions
and requirements set forth in the State guidelines,
including but not limited to types of travel, methods
of transportation, mileage allowance, meal allowance,
overnight travel and submission of supporting
documentation including receipts, check or vouchers.
Also, school boards will now establish in the annual school
budget a maximum expenditure amount that may be allotted
for all travel and expense reimbursement.
Another procedural requirement is that both the chief school
administrator or charter school lead person and the majority of the full voting membership of the board must approve
the travel in advance. Employees must also submit detailed
documentation, including receipts, for all reimbursed expenses
to be kept on file at the school. The regulations mandate that
the travel policy require prior approval by majority of the full
voting membership of the board.
A board that spends more than the amount that it has budgeted for reimbursement expenditures in its annual budget,
or that otherwise does not comply with the travel limitations,
risks having its state aid reduced, and may be subject to other
sanctions at the Commissioner’s discretion. The Commissioner could conduct an investigation into the efficiency of district
operations and report those findings to the State Board of
Education.
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Another exception to the restrictions is where a board passes
a resolution that it believes the travel to be “necessary or
unavoidable;” such travel does not have to conform to the reimbursement requirements. However, the board’s policy must
require that the reasons for this exclusion be clearly set forth
in detailed documentation and approved by board resolution.
For more information, contact NJPSA. ◄
Join the NJPSA Legislative Network!
As educators and community leaders, NJPSA members are
often well-known and well-respected in their towns and
school districts. This reputation extends beyond parents and
other educators they are often sought out by elected officials
for their knowledge and expertise on important educational
matters.
This relationship is a valuable resource when it comes time
to lobby our state legislators on issues of importance to our
members.
We need you to become involved in our grass roots network!
By joining our network, you will have access to up-to-theminute information on legislation and important issues,
the chance to participate in meetings with legislators and
government officials to promote your school, and complimentary attendance at the interesting and informative NJPSA
Annual Legislative Conference.
Visit www.njpsa.org or call
609-860-1200 to join!
NJPSA Today: November 2005
NJPSA and FEA Hold the 25th Year Anniversary Fall Convention
The New Jersey Principals and Supervisors Association held its 25th Year Convention at the
Trump Taj Mahal Hotel and Casino in Atlantic
City November 9-11. The Convention was held
in partnership with the Foundation for Educational Administration (FEA) and the New Jersey Association of Supervision and Curriculum
Development (NJASCD), which is celebrating
its 50th anniversary.
• Robert Patten, Principal of Matthew Jago
School, Sewaren
• Patricia Wright, Principal of Robert Frost
Elementary School in East Brunswick.
NJASCD also presented the Dr., Ernest L.
Boyer Outstanding Educator Award to Richard F. Flaim, Retired Executive Director of
NJASCD, and the NJASCD Friends of Education Award to Maud Dahme, NJ Board of
Education Member and former President.
During the convention, principals, supervisors
and other school administrators participated in
numerous professional development sessions
Numerous exhibitors were on hand to share
concerning today’s educational challenges.
with convention participants the latest in
School emergency preparedness, school internet
educational resources and services. A long list
security and new developments in school law
of NJPSA /FEA partners and sponsors were
topped this year’s agenda. Other sessions covCarl Boyd brought attendees to their recognized for their support including:
ered School Improvement through Data-Driven feet with his inspirational keynote
Decision Making, How to Grow and Survive
speech, “No One Rises to Low
Corporate Allied Partners: 360 Youth and Alloy
as a First Year Principal, Leading Professional Expectations.”
Marketing, Achieve 3000, A.G. Edwards, Mack
Learning Communities, “New Staff Support – A
Camera & Video Service, MetLife Resources/
Shared Mentorship “PIP” (Procedural-Instructional-ProfesPension, Premier Agendas, Prudential Financial and Seely
sional) and many others.
Agency/Unum Provident; and
Lucille Davy, Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of
Education, and Stephen Lazer, Vice President of Assessment
Development in Research and Development for ETS, addressed the group during the Awards Banquet on Wednesday
evening. A major highlight of Wednesday evening’s dinner
included a stellar performance by nationally acclaimed American Idol Finalist, Anwar Robinson. Robinson dedicated his
performance to the winners of this year’s national and state
award winners.
FEA’s Dr. Anthony Scannella and Tamar Tewfik, Musical
Director of Swamp Queen Productions, delivered their popular
musical workshop entitled “Fear, Rage & Hope” during Thursday’s Urban Breakfast. Carl Boyd, a nationally recognized
education expert and host of numerous radio and television
programs, served as keynote speaker during the luncheon.
Carl received a standing ovation for his speech, “No One Rises
to Low Expectations,” which included musical renditions of
popular lyrics reflecting today’s educational challenges. Anne
Dillman, a former member of the New Jersey State Board of
Education who served on the board for thirty years, was recognized for her commitment and dedication.
“This convention offered principals and supervisors insight
into how to deal with some of the most pressing educational
challenges,” stated Timothy O’Halloran, President of NJPSA.
“It also provided an opportunity to network with colleagues
and share best practices.”
Corporate FEA/ NJPSA Sponsors: Apple, ETS, Herff-Jones,
Lesson Lab Skylight, MetLife Resources and Pensions, MidAtlantic Dairy Association, Virco Manufacturing Company and
Washington Mutual.
Friday concluded with sessions covering FEA’s School Law
Institute–Important New Developments in School Law and
Retirement Issues Workshops. ◄
RIGHT: American
Idol Finalist Anwar
Robinson dedicated
a stellar performance
to this year’s national
and state award
winners.
BOTTOM: Golden
Lamp Award winner
Alix E. Arvizu, Assistant
Principal of Piscataway
High School (center),
is seen with her
husband, Jose Javier
Arvizu (left), and
Piscataway principal
Michael A. Wanko,
Ph.D. (right)
Principals honored for their outstanding school leadership
during a special awards ceremony included:
• Reginald Davenport, Assistant Principal of Conackamack
Middle School in Piscataway
• Maria A. Corso, Principal of Lyncrest Elementary School ,
Fair Lawn
• Paul Christopher, Ed. D. ,Principal of Marine Academy of
Science and Technology
• Alix E. Arvizu, Assistant Principal of Piscataway High
School
• Lynn J. Caravello, Ed. D. Principal of Bernards High
School in Piscataway
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NJPSA Today: November 2005
Council to Consider New Constitution and Bylaws
By David Nash, Esq., Legal Counsel
Since its inception in 1981, the New Jersey
Principals and Supervisors Association has
grown by leaps and bounds. The Association
has become the preeminent organization in
the State of New Jersey for educational leaders in terms of service to members, legislative advocacy and advancing the profession.
With this unprecedented growth comes new
challenges and new opportunities. NJPSA’s
Constitution and Bylaws, however, remain largely unchanged.
As we approach our twenty-fifth anniversary, NJPSA is in the
process of the first comprehensive review of the Association’s
Constitution and Bylaws. NJPSA’s Council is scheduled to
consider final adoption of the revised Constitution and Bylaws
at the Council meeting on Friday, December 2, with a threefourths vote of the Council required to approve any changes
to the Constitution, and a two-thirds vote required to approve
any changes to the Bylaws. Members are urged to review the
changes detailed below and contact NJPSA with your input.
PROPOSED CONSTITUTION AVAILABLE
Members may review the text of the current and proposed
Constitution and Bylaws by contacting NJPSA’s Legal Department. An online version will soon be available.
HOW WE REACHED THIS POINT
In May of 2004, NJPSA’s Cabinet decided to form a Constitution Review Committee to review and recommend revisions
to our Constitution and Bylaws. The Committee was chaired
by current NJPSA President Tim O’Halloran and Immediate
Past-President Gloria Tunstall. The Committee met five times
from July, 2004 through February, 2005, at which time it submitted its recommendations to NJPSA’s Cabinet. The Cabinet
approved the recommendations at that time. The recommendations were then presented to the Council in May, 2005, and
again on September, 2005 for their review and input. NJPSA
attorneys Robert Schwartz and David Nash also made presentations at a number of NJPSA County Association meetings,
the June County Leadership Conference and an October 11th
special Joint Committee meeting.
GOALS
The Constitution Review Committee identified the following
goals, which served as the basis for the recommended revisions to the Constitution and Bylaws:
(1) The Association’s elected leadership should closely
reflect the makeup of the Association membership (by
region, title, grade level, district type).
(2) The Constitution and Bylaws should maximize
opportunities for grassroots involvement in decisionmaking.
(3) The Constitution and Bylaws should be consistent with
the actual practices of the Association.
(4) The Constitution and Bylaws should provide the most
effective structure to support the Association’s leadership
in complying with the requirements of the New Jersey
Non-Profit Corporation Act.
REPRESENTATIVE LEADERSHIP
A key goal of the proposed revisions is ensuring that NJPSA’s
leadership closely represents the various titles and categories
of its membership. Taken together, supervisors and directors
represent the largest category of NJPSA’s membership, makPage 4
ing up 41% of NJPSA membership, but only 16% of the Council and 6% of the Cabinet. Similarly, assistant principals and
vice principals make up 27% of the membership, but only 14%
of the Council and 6% of the Cabinet. Finally, urban district
representatives make up 27% of the membership but only 6%
of the Cabinet. The proposed revisions are intended to provide
a greater level of representative for these categories, tripling
the current guaranteed representation of supervisors and
assistant principals from the current Cabinet to the proposed
Board, as well as increasing the representation of these categories on the Council. The proposal also guarantees at least
three urban district representatives on the Board.
SUMMARY OF REVISIONS
Listed below are highlights of major revisions in the proposed
Constitution and Bylaws:
CABINET BECOMES BOARD OF DIRECTORS – Renames
NJPSA Cabinet as “Board of Directors” to more accurately
describe fiduciary role.
FIDUCIARY RESPONSIBILITIES – As required by the
NJ Non-Profit Corporation Act, places certain nondelegable
fiduciary responsibilities with the Board, including budget
adoption (currently done by Council), audit approval (currently done by Council), investment oversight, appointment of
Executive Director (currently subject to Council veto).
NUMBER OF BOARD MEMBERS – Provides for at least 17
members on the Board. This includes 5 members from each
region of the State, the NAESP Representative, the NASSP
State Coordinator. If an NJPSA member is elected to the
NAESP or NASSP Board of Directors that person will also
sought on the NJPSA Board. The NJPSA Executive Director
shall be an ex-officio member of the Board.
REGIONAL BALANCE – Requires that the Board include five
representatives from each region of the State. Regions are selected to ensure that every region has at least 90% of the total
number of members in every other region. Regions will be adjusted every three years to ensure balance. Initial regions are
as follows – North (Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Passaic, Sussex,
Morris), Central (Hunterdon, Middlesex, Monmouth, Union,
Somerset, Warren), South (Atlantic, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Burlington, Salem, Mercer, Ocean).
REPRESENTATIVE BOARD – Requires that the Board, once
fully in place, include:
• a minimum of three assistant principals/vice principals;
• a minimum of three supervisors/directors;
• a minimum of three urban district representatives;
• six elementary, three middle level, and six secondary
representatives.
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING – Provides for an annual membership meeting, to take place between April 15 and
June 30 each year, which shall be open to all NJPSA Members. The purpose of the meeting will be to conduct the election of Board members and vote on any proposed revisions to
the Constitution and/or Bylaws. Requires sixty-nine members
be present for a quorum.
ONLINE VOTING – Permits the Board of Directors to
approve the use of online voting for the election of Board
members and voting on future amendments to the NJPSA
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NJPSA Today: November 2005
Constitution (continued from previous page)
Constitution and Bylaws, in order to increase the level of
membership involvement in the election process. If the online
voting option is made available, members would be permitted
to vote for a designated time period leading up to the Annual
Membership meeting. Members would also have the option
to vote at the Annual Membership meeting rather than voting
online. The first online voting could take place at the 2007
Board elections.
OPPORTUNITY FOR INPUT
NJPSA members with questions or suggested revisions to
the proposed Constitution and/or Bylaws are urged to contact NJPSA’s Legal Department at (609) 860-1200. NJPSA
attorneys Robert Schwartz and David Nash are also available
to attend your county meeting to discussion the proposed revisions. Members may also e-mail questions or suggestions to
dnash@njpsa.org.
The NJPSA Council will be voting on the adoption of the Constitution and Bylaws at the December 2 Council Meeting. ◄
NOMINATING COMMITTEE – Requires this Committee to
nominate all regional representatives to the Board. The Committee will be chaired by the Immediate Past President and
will include a minimum of two NJPSA members from each
region of the State. The Committee membership must be approved by a two-thirds vote of the Board.
BOARD ELECTION PROCESS – Provides that NJPSA Members be notified via e-mail and the NJPSA website regarding
nominees to the Board, with such notice given no later than
February 1 of each year. Any member who fits the same
categories as the nominee (e.g., secondary supervisor from
southern region) may then challenge the nominee by providing
written notice to the President no later than forty-five days
prior to the Annual Membership Meeting.
AMENDMENTS TO CONSTITUTION/BYLAWS - Provides
that NJPSA Members be notified via e-mail and the NJPSA
website regarding proposed amendments to the Constitution
or Bylaws offered by the Board of Directors, with such notice
given no later than February 1 of each year. Any member may
propose amendments to the Constitution or Bylaws by submitting the proposal to the President in writing no later than
forty-five days prior to the election. Members will be informed
via e-mail and the website of the proposed changes no later
than thirty days prior to the Annual Meeting. Amendments
to the Constitution must be approved by a ¾ vote and amendments to the Bylaws must be approved by a majority vote.
The online voting option discussed above, if approved, would
be available for voting on amendments to the Constitution and
Bylaws.
SPECIAL MEETINGS – Permits a Special Meeting to be
called upon submission to the President of a petition signed by
ten percent of the NJPSA membership, to consider revisions to
the Constitution and/or Bylaws.
FEA Assessment
Literacy Institute
(cosponsored with the NJ Chamber of Commerce)
7-day program - 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
FEA/NJPSA Headquarters, Monroe Township
This innovative institute, grounded in the Just for the Kids
Improvement Service Series, will prepare school and district
leaders to carefully identify where resources should be
concentrated to leverage the greatest improvement in student
learning.
Scholarships are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Call 609-860-1200.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND THE INSTITUTE?
The district team may include the following personnel: a central
office program person, a principal, two classroom teachers
and the person who manages district data sources. Other
personnel will be invited to selected sessions.
Presenters: National Center for Educational Accountability Staff;
FEA Professional Staff and Consultants
DECEMBER 12
• Using JFTK School Reports to Guide Improvement
REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL – Provides proportional
representation to the Council from each county, based on the
number of NJPSA members in the county. Establishes minimum representation levels for supervisors/directors, assistant
principals/vice principals from each county.
JANUARY 20
RETIREE REPRESENTATION – The chairperson of the
NJPSA Retirement Committee shall serve as a member of the
Council.
MARCH 2
TIMELINE FOR IMPLEMENTATION – If the proposed
Constitution and Bylaws are approved by the Council on
December 2nd, they will become effective January 1, 2006.
There will be a transition period so that all currently serving
Cabinet members and Council members complete there term,
with the new Board fully in place for the 2009-10 term.
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The first Annual Membership Meeting will take place between
April 15 and June 30, 2006, with all members invited to attend. The first Board member election that will follow the
new election procedures will be held in the spring of 2007.
• Engaging Community Support
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• Studying Practices of High-Performing School Systems
FEBRUARY 15
• Learning Lessons from High-Performers
• Comparing Your System Practice to High-Performing
Systems
• Developing a Targeted Improvement Strategies
MAY 4
• Building Effective Assessment Systems
JUNE 1
Visit www.njpsa.org or call 609-860-1200
NJPSA Today: November 2005
Gov. Codey, NJDOE Announce Governor’s Schools of Excellence Award Winners
Acting Gov. Richard J. Codey and the NJDOE have named 22
schools as 2005 Governor’s Schools of Excellence Award winners for the significant efforts they have made to improve over
the course of two school years.
“These schools have shown they can give their children the
best opportunities to succeed because of their marked improvement,” said acting Gov. Codey. “They wanted to get better, and it’s no doubt their students benefited as a result.”
In its third year, the Governor’s Schools of Excellence Awards
Program recognizes schools that show significant promise and
meet five of nine criteria for two consecutive academic years.
Each winner receives a $25,000. Representatives from the 22
winning schools have been invited to a reception on Tuesday,
Nov. 22 at 11:30 a.m. at the Masonic Temple in Trenton to
celebrate their award.
Below are the 2005 Governor’s Schools and their principals:
Atlantic County
Monmouth County
• Marine Academy of Science and Technology, Monmouth
County Vocational School District: Dr. Paul J. Christopher
• Tinton Falls Middle School, Tinton Falls School District:
Dr. Marion Lamberti
Somerset County
• Bedminster Township School, Bedminster Township
School District: Gail Wiser
Sussex County
• Kittatinny Regional High School, Kittatinny Regional
School District: Susan Kappler
Union County
• Nicholas Murray Butler Elementary School No. 23,
Elizabeth School District: Francisco Cuesta
For more information, visit http://www.state.nj.us/njded/news/
2005/1024gsoe.htm or contact the Department of Education
Public Information Office at (609) 292-1126. ◄
• Washington Avenue Elementary School, Pleasantville
School District: Effie Jenkins-Smith
Bergen County
• Lincoln Elementary School, Hasbrouck Heights School
District: Patrick Ciccone
• Ridgefield Park Junior-Senior High School, Ridgefield
Park School District: Eric Koenig
Burlington County
• Peter Muschal Elementary School, Bordentown Regional
School District: Rob Walder
• Garfield East Elementary School, Willingboro School
District: Dr. Amiot Michel
Cumberland County
• Dr. William Mennies Elementary School, Vineland School
District: Annette Rudd
• Max Leuchter Elementary School, Vineland School
District: Dr. Mary Gruccio
Gloucester County
• Holly Glen Elementary School, Monroe Township School
District: Thomas Myers
• W.C.K. Walls Elementary School, Pitman School District:
Patrick McAleer
• Hurffville Elementary School, Washington Township
School District: Joanne Robertson
• Washington Township High School, Washington Township
School District: Rosemarie Farrow
Hudson County
• Phillip G. Vroom Elementary School, Bayonne Public
Schools: Mary Ann Connelly
• Dr. Ronald E. McNair Academic High School, Jersey City
School District: Robert Roggenstein
• Jose Marti Middle School, Union City School District
(Formerly Christopher Columbus Middle School):
Geraldine Perez
Middlesex County
• Woodbrook Elementary School, Edison Township School
District: Linda Degeronimo
• John F. Kennedy Memorial High School, Woodbridge
Township School District: Michael Cilento
• Robert Mascenik Elementary School #26, Woodbridge
Township School District: Beatrice Moskowitz
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Acting Commissioner Davy Congratulates
New Jersey’s Four Blue Ribbon Schools
Representatives from four New Jersey schools traveled to
Washington on November 10-11 for special honors from the
United States Department of Education (USDOE). The
schools are New Jersey’s Blue Ribbon Schools for 2005 in the
federal No Child Left Behind – Blue Ribbon Schools program.
New Jersey’s Blue Ribbon Schools for 2005 are:
• Parkway Elementary School in Mt. Laurel
Principal - Carol Lentine;
• St. Vincent Martyr School in Madison
Principal - Carroll Bennett;
• Tenafly High School in Tenafly,
Principal - Dr. Dora P. Kontogiannis; and
• Sea Girt Elementary School in Sea Girt
Principal - John J. Gibbs, III.
“It is not every day that a school is singled out for national
recognition and for successfully moving toward closing the
achievement gap,” said Acting Commissioner of Education Lucille E. Davy. “This award is given only to public and private
schools that have demonstrated significant progress in student
achievement or are in the top 10 percent of state assessment.”
Established in 1982, the Blue Ribbon Schools program honors
public and private schools that are either academically superior in their states or that demonstrate dramatic gains in
student achievement.
The program requires schools to meet either of two assessment criteria. It recognizes schools that enroll at least 40 percent of their students from disadvantaged backgrounds that
show dramatic improvement in achievement as measured by
state assessments; and it rewards schools that score in the top
10 percent on state assessments. Of the schools submitted by
each state, at least one-third must meet the criterion of having
40 percent of the students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
This year, 295 schools were selected throughout the nation for
Blue Ribbon recognition. ◄
NJPSA Today: November 2005
Welcome New NJPSA Members!
ATLANTIC COUNTY
Donna M. Blair
Tad E. Derenberger
Jack Griffith
Christopher G. Hall
Janet L. Holloway
Matthew J. Mazzoni
Maria L. Palmieri
Shelly W. Richards
Danielle E. Sneathen
Ellen M. Ward
BERGEN COUNTY
Angela Bender
Myroslawa Cahn
Roberto Camean
James Ciarlo
Dina M. DeAquino
John Fabbo
Richard Gronda
Michael McGinley
Dr.John McKeon
Celia Meana
Richard D. Orso
John Palmisano
Michael Parent
Jeffrey L. Principe
Bruce Reicher
Felix M. Rizo
Elizabeth Ruffle
Adrienne M. Stein
Doreen M. Velardi
Kathy Vuoncino
BURLINGTON COUNTY
Joseph R. Corn
Wendy L. DeVicaris
Martin M. Gevers
Susan Hollingshead Murphy
Christopher A. Ilconich
Kristen M. McDonald
Mary Smith-Jones
CAMDEN COUNTY
Patricia A. Bartley
Edmund F. Cetrullo, Jr.
Elizabeth A. Morgan
Elizabeth Petitte
CAPE MAY COUNTY
Lawrence S. Ziemba
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Debra L. Bechtel
Nancee I. Bleistine
Dorothy R. Burke
Tara U. Ingram
Donna J. Meyers
Sylvia Morano
Mario Olsen
Richard Panas
Joseph Poma
Roseth Rodriguez
ESSEX COUNTY
Natashia S. Alexander
Andrew Espinoza
Brian Heaphy
Yvy Joseph
Diana P. Kelleher
Elizabeth Kelly
Robert J. Klemt
Jules Palmieri
GLOUCESTER COUNTY
Jonathan L. Collins
Alysa L. Cummings
Robyn Kay
John F. Schilling
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HUDSON COUNTY
Dr.Deanna M. Albert
Deidre A. Ertle
Stan Fryczynski
Linda Green
Steven M. Repetti
Nominations for 2006-07 Slate of NJPSA
Officers
The NJPSA Nominating Committee will meet
in November to determine a slate of officers for
2006-2007. The NJPSA Constitution (Article
V 5.5) requires approval of a slate of officers by
the Council no later than February 15th of each
year.
HUNTERDON COUNTY
Susan L. Boer
MERCER COUNTY
Paula P. Bethea
Debra S. Butler
Monica Carmichael
James A. Carrano
Matthew Cordonnier
Letitia Cox
Susan Diszler
Jay A. Fishman
Reuben Flores
Angelia Gamble
Darcel Hart
Jermaine Kamau
Ana M. Lozada
Shawn Mitchell
Nancy Resh
Kathryn M. Robbins
Tana J. Smith
David Weathington
Lauren Williams
Dewar Wood
John Yaeger
MIDDLESEX COUNTY
Jannette V. Ball
Anthony Barulli
Joanne D’Angelo
Patricia R. Derillo
Kevin P. Farrell
Frank R. Gallo
Edward Kowalski
Kristin G. Laskin
Stan Spiridon
Christian J. Zimmer
MONMOUTH COUNTY
Michael Haney
Matthew E. Johnson
Jacqueline H. Peters
Patricia L. Rizzo
The NJPSA Constitution requires alternation between elementary and secondary members for the offices of president,
president-elect and vice president (Article V 5.4). The officers
have traditionally moved through the chairs for the positions
of president, president-elect and vice president to maintain
the continuity of elementary/secondary representation in
these offices. The recording secretary and treasurer do not
move through the chairs and hold a term of two (2) years and
may succeed themselves for two additional two year terms.
(Article V5.3).
The following position is available for 2006-2007:
Vice President (elementary level)
Any member not placed into consideration on this slate may
run for office by presenting a petition bearing the signatures
of one (1%) percent of the membership of the previous June 30
and from at least four (4) counties. This member’s name will
be placed on the ballot. Petitions must be presented to the
Chairman of the Nominating Committee no later than April
1st.
If by April 1st, no nomination by petition has been filed, the
slate of officers nominated by the Council shall be declared the
elected officers of the Association (Article V 5.5.1)
If there are members interested in the office of vice president,
please fill out the Officer Interest form on page 8 and return
to Bette Jensen at the NJPSA office, 12 Centre Drive, Monroe
Township, NJ 08831-1564 no later than November 17, 2005 by
9:00 a.m. See page 8 for the Officer Interest Form. ◄
MORRIS COUNTY
Steven G. Caponegro
James F. Cresbaugh
Christopher S. Deery
Guy Jorstad
Danielle K. Lynch
David Mango
Heather Merkle
Gina Papa
Marius H. Petric
Louis C. Tatti
SUSSEX COUNTY
Brian J. Byrne
Jennifer C. Eisenmann
Braden J. Hirsch
UNION COUNTY
Georgette G. Greenling
Matthew D. McFarland
Priscilla Vanderhoff
Marlene J. Abitanto
Nichol Comas
Eduardo M. Dias
Robert W. Dingle
Luis Ferreira
Alyce Franklin-Owens
Robert S. Gabel
Mark Hoyt
Dennis Kelly
Michael J. Kowalski
Kathleen M. McCoy
Jon Morisseau
Atiya Y. Perkins
Anna Maria Rooney
Isabella Scocozza
Brad C. Siegel
SOMERSET COUNTY
WARREN COUNTY
OCEAN COUNTY
Kevin M. Dineen
Karen L. Homiek
PASSAIC COUNTY
Cathy M. Blank
Corey T. McKinney
Cindy A. Stockdale
SALEM COUNTY
Marc D. DeMarco
Michael J. Fanizzi
Katherine K. Neary
RENEW YOUR
MEMBERSHIP!
Keep your membership upto-date to continue receiving
the best services for school
leaders.
Encourage your colleagues
to join NJPSA for access
to the same services and
benefits that you are entitled
to as a member!
Visit http://www.njpsa.org
Joseph E. Flynn
Kathleen Koop
Paul F. LaPilusa ◄
NJPSA Today: November 2005
2006-2007 NJPSA Officer Interest Form
Name____________________________________________________ Title_____________________________________________________
School____________________________________________________ District__________________________________________________
County_____________________________________________
Circle One:
Telephone No. ________________________________________________
Vice President (elementary level)
#1 A. What have been your activities and /or responsibilities at your local association level?
#1 B. What have been your activities and/or responsibilities at your county association level?
#1. C. What have been your activities and/or responsibilities at your state association level?
#1 D. What have been your activities and/or responsibilities at your national association level?
#2. How do you perceive the role of NJPSA as an educational association advocating for administrators?
#3. What is your familiarity with the relationship between NJPSA and the national educational associations, NAESP and NASSP?
#4. What strengths do you believe you bring to NJPSA if you were to assume a leadership position in this association?
#5. Would your school district/superintendent support your required time commitment?
Your response by November 17, 2005 by 9:00 a.m. is necessary to enable the Nominating Committee to meet the timelines set forth
in our Constitution. Please complete your Officer Interest Form and mail (NJPSA, 12 Centre Drive, Monroe Township, NJ 088311564 ATTN: Bette Jensen) or fax (609-860-2999) by November 17, 2005 at 9:00 a.m.
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NJPSA Today: November 2005
Announcements from the Division of
Pensions
Don’t Miss a Unique Opportunity!
By Richard J. Klockner, NJPSA Retirement/Membership Services
Coordinator
FREE Information Session
In an ongoing attempt to expand and improve
member services, the Division of Pensions has
instituted an Internet-based online system
that allows active Teachers Pension and Annuity Fund members (TPAF) access to their
pension account information.
The Member Benefits Online System (MBOS)
allows a member to view his/her specific
pension account information and provides
estimates for loans and retirement allowances.
In order to use the MBOS, you must register online at www.
state.nj.us/treasury/pensions/mbosregister.htm. You will need
to provide your pension Member ID number, social security
number and e-mail address. The Division expects to add additional services and applications, including making the system
available to retirees.
NJPSA’s Retirement Services Department continues to field
many prescription drug questions from Medicare eligible retirees enrolled in the State Health Benefits Program (SHBP).
The Division of Pensions and Benefits has issued guidelines on
prescription drug benefits under the SHBP and Medicare Part
D. Deputy Director Florence Sheppard, in a recent letter to
Medicare eligible retirees, stated, “Because the State Health
Benefits Program prescription drug benefits are equal to or
better that the standard Medicare Part D plan, most Medicare
eligible retirees enrolled in the SHBP and/or their Medicare
eligible dependents need not enroll in Medicare Part D.
Some SHBP members who qualify for limited-income subsidy
programs may find it beneficial to enroll in Medicare Part D.
However, if you and your dependent(s) decide to enroll in a
Medicare Part D plan, you and any dependent(s) will lose your
SHBP prescription drug coverage.” The complete text of the
Division’s Medicare Part D letter can be found at http://www.
state.nj.us/treasury/pensions/medd-letter.htm.
IRS Educator Expense Deduction
The Internal Revenue Service has issued an advisory to
educators that the Educator Expense Deduction is scheduled
to expire at the end of 2005. Deductions for out-of-pocket expenses for the purchase of books and supplies may lower your
2005 taxes. An educator may deduct up to $250 of qualified
expenses when figuring his/her adjusted gross income whether
or not he/she itemizes deductions on Schedule A.
The deduction is available to eligible educators in public or
private elementary or secondary schools who work at least 900
hours during a school year as a principal, teacher, counselor,
instructor, or aide. This deduction may be limited if you claim
U. S. savings bond interest for education expenses, qualified
tuition program distributions, or a tax-free Cloverdell Education Savings Account. For more information on this topic
consult with your tax advisor or the IRS at www.irs.gov and
select Tax Topic 458.◄
BE SURE TO REGULARLY VISIT:
The NJ Division of Pensions and Benefits at
www.state.nj.us/treasury/pensions
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A Framework for Understanding Poverty
January 5, 2006, 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
FEA is providing a free information session about Dr. Ruby
Payne’s nationally acclaimed “A Framework for Understanding Poverty.” Come learn how to teach students how to excel
behaviorally, academically and emotionally despite their
economic position in life.
A Framework for Understanding Poverty: Next 3-day Session
February 1, 16 and March 1, 2006, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Join FEA’s Dr. Anthony Scannella, Dr. Mary Reece and Sharon
McCarthy to learn:
• How poverty impacts learning, work habits and decisionmaking;
• The “hidden rules” of poverty, middle class and wealth;
and
• The three aspects of language that impact cognitive
structures.
Call 609-860-1200 or e-mail mreece@njpsa.org
for more information.◄
NASSP Honor Society Expert to Address
Student Activity Advisors
NJSAA Student Activities Workshop: National Honor
Society from A to Z
December 19, 2005, 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
FEA/NJPSA Headquarters, Monroe Township
David Cordts, NASSP Director for the National Honor
Society, will provide an overview of all aspects of the National Honor Society.
NASSP officially established the National Honor Society in 1921. In 1929, the NASSP turned its attention to
middle level schools and expanded the scope of its concern
for recognizing outstanding students by establishing the
National Junior Honor Society (NJHS).
The NJ Student Activities Association (NJSAA) was
formed under the auspices of NJPSA and is dedicated to
training student activities advisors and student leaders.
Membership in NJSAA is $350 annually and entitles each
member school to send three (3) advisors to one workshop
or one advisor to three workshops (or any other combination of three) at no additional charge.
Advisors will have ample opportunity for Q & A during
this special NHS program.
Additional advisors can be
sent at a special member fee.
Visit www.njpsa.org
to register online.
NJPSA Today: November 2005
Federal Retirement Savings’ Limits Increased; State Pension Exclusion Limited for
Retirees
By Mort Reinhart, Pension Consultant
Two items relating to retirement lend themselves to the end of 2005: (1) the contribution
limits for tax-deferred programs in 2006 and
(2) a change in the taxation of retirement
benefits under the New Jersey Gross Income
tax law.
First, let’s review the Economic Growth and
Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 (EGTRRA), which contains many retirement tax changes, including increased contribution limits for a host of tax-deferred
programs. Under that law, the amounts which can be used in
most tax-deferred products have been increasing each calendar year since the passage of the legislation.
That law specifically provides that, in each year after the
enactment of the law, there would be:
• an increase in the elective contributions for 403(b) plans
[tax-deferred annuities];
• an increase in the elective contributions for 457(b) plans
[tax-deferred plans];
• additional catch-up provisions for educators age 50 and
over;
• an increase in the amount of compensation which may be
used in calculating pensions for retirement purposes in all
qualified pension plans; and
• an increase in the amount of annual pension which may
be received by an individual from one pension plan.
In 2006, the increases mandated in EGTRRA, will permit
educators to tax defer higher amounts than they could in 2005
and earlier years.
Under 403(b) plans, educators will be able to increase their
elective contributions (salary reduction amounts) to $15,000
in 2006. This is $1,000 higher than the $14.000 limit in 2005.
Starting in 2007, the amount will be indexed for inflation
and will rise whenever the aggregate inflation since the last
increase would raise the deferrable amount by $500.
In addition, any educator who is age 50 or over may make a
“catch-up” contribution of $5,000 in 2006.
These two provisions bring the total amount that may be tax
deferred in 2006 by an age 50 or over educator to $20,000.
In addition, any educator (regardless of age) who has been
employed in the same district for 15 years may contribute up
to an additional $3,000 more to a 403(b) plan under a previously passed “catch-up” section of the tax code. This law was
designed for those who did not make the maximum allowable
contributions to their tax deferred programs in earlier years.
Under this law, the total amount of lifetime “catch-up” is
limited to $15,000. [From judicial rulings, it is clear that the
15-year requirement must be with the same employer (school
district) and not 15 years in the TPAF.]
Thus, some educators who are 50 or over and have at least
15 years in the same school district may be able to contribute
$23,000 to their tax deferred programs in 2006 and, as the
cost of living index rises, a greater sum after 2006.
With the passage several years ago of legislation permitting
457(b) plans to be established by boards of education, an educator whose board has added a 457(b) plan to its salary reduction mix may also donate $15,000 to this type of tax-deferred
plan in 2006. This amount is in addition to any contribution
to a 403(b) plan
A chart, showing the various limits and potential totals for
2006 and the concepts used in subsequent years, follows:
Year
Elective
Deferral
Limit
2006
2007
and
Beyond
Age 50+
CatchUp **
Total
Special
15 Year
Catch-Up
Potential
Total
$15,000 $5,000
$20,000
$3,000
$23,000
Indexed
Indexed
Lifetime
limit
Reached
Indexed
?
** Because of the elimination of the Maximum Exclusion Allowance calculation in 403(b) plans and the need for IRS rules
derived from the new law, the number of educators who can
use this special “catch-up” may be limited. Anyone wishing
to take advantage of this special provision should request
information from the companies offering tax-deferred products
in the school district.
Now, let’s turn our attention to Chapter 130, P.L. 2005, which
was signed into law July 2, 2005 after being passed in the
closing hours of the New Jersey legislative session in June
that was devoted entirely to the State budget for the coming
fiscal year.
In seeking ways to close the budget gap, the legislature reviewed many aspects of the budgetary process. One that stood
out as a revenue source was a provision of the Gross Income
Tax that provided a small break for all senior citizens over age
62. That provision provides an exclusion from gross income of
a portion of an individual’s pension income. For those who are
single, the exclusion is $15,000 of pension. For those who are
married and file jointly, the exclusion is $20,000; and for those
who are married and file separately, the exclusion is $10,000
for each of the two married people.
Chapter 130, however, eliminates this pension exclusion
for “certain high income taxpayers.” Who are “certain high
income taxpayers?” They are seniors over age 62 whose New
Jersey gross income is $100,000. (Gross income includes all
income sources, including pensions, capital gains, dividends
and interest. It does not include Social Security, which is not
taxed under the New Jersey Gross Income Tax.)
Further, the elimination of the pension exclusion is effective in
2005. So, those who are affected will be paying higher State
taxes when they file their returns at the end of this year. ◄
It should be noted that the two categories of “catch-up” provisions can only be utilized after the regular elective deferral
limit has been met.
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NJPSA Today: November 2005
Fulfill Your Professional Development Requirement with Special FEA Programs
NEW ADMINISTRATORS’ WORKSHOPS
December 16, 2005 - Workshop III: Legalese and What to
Do When!
IMPROVING THE CLIMATE OF THE LEARNING COMMUNITY
THROUGH EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
November 22, 2005 - Communication That Counts
How’s the Air Up There?: Improving School Climate
SCHOOL LAW WORKSHOPS
January 26, 2006 - Employee Rights: Tenure, Seniority,
Collective Bargaining, Discrimination
STUDENT ACTIVITIES WORKSHOPS
December 19, 2005 - National Honor Society from A to Z
January 11, 2006 - Student Publications: A “How-To”
Workshop
Date TBA - Student Leadership Conference
TECHNOLOGY WORKSHOPS
November 17, 2005 - Internet Resources
December 1, 2005 - Spreadsheets with Microsoft Excel
NJASK, GEPA, HSPA WORKSHOPS COSPONSORED WITH
NJASCD
November 18, 2005
GEPA Language Arts Literacy
November 29, 2005
NJASK Mathematics
November 30, 2005
NJASK Science
December 2, 2005
GEPA Mathematics
December 5, 2005
GEPA Science
December 7, 2005
HSPA Language Arts Literacy
December 14, 2005
GEPA Language Arts Literacy
January 6, 2006
HSPA Language Arts Literacy
January 12, 2006
HSPA Science
January 18, 2006
GEPA Mathematics
CALL 609-860-8991 TO REGISTER or Visit www.njascd.org
ASPIRING SCHOOL LEADERS WORKSHOPS
December 1, 2005 - Aspiring School Leaders II
January 5, 2006 - Aspiring School Leaders III
All sessions are from 4:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
FEA ASSESSMENT LITERACY INSTITUTE
cosponsored with the NJ Chamber of Commerce
December 12, 2005 / January 20, 2006
February 15 / March 2, 2006 / April 5, 2006
May 4, 2006 / June 1, 2006
WORLD LANGUAGES SUPERVISORS’ PD INSTITUTE:
DATA DRIVEN INSTRUCTION COSPONSORED WITH FLENJ
December 9, 2005 - When Love Isn’t Enough... Data to the
Rescue
February 10, 2006 - Navigating Stormy Seas
March 3, 2006 - Biographies, Autobiographies, and Joe
Friday
A FRAMEWORK FOR UNDERSTANDING POVERTY
FREE Information Session
January 5, 2006, 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Next 3-day Session
February 1, 16 and March 1, 2006, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
NATIONAL BOARD FOR PROFESSIONAL TEACHING
STANDARDS: National Teacher Certification Information
Session for School Administrators and Teachers
January 9, 2006
NJPSA LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE AT THE MARRIOTT
TRENTON LAFAYETTE YARD
March 3, 2006
BALANCED LEADERSHIP: SCHOOL LEADERSHIP THAT WORKS
ACADEMY
March 22-23, 2006
THE SCHOOL LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE ON THE CAMPUS OF
PRINCETON UNIVERSITY
July 10-14, 2006◄
2005 New Jersey K-12 World Languages
Student Showcase
In recognition of the U.S. Senate designation
of 2005 as the Year of Languages in the United States, the Foreign Language Educators
of New Jersey (FLENJ), in collaboration with
the New Jersey Department of Education
and the College of New Jersey, are pleased
to announce the 2005 K-12 World Languages
Student Showcase.
This statewide event will take place on December 3, 2005 at
the College of New Jersey from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. This
exciting, first time opportunity will highlight K-12 student
achievement in world languages. You are invited to participate
in this event by submitting videotaped student entries. All
entries must be postmarked no later than October 12, 2005.
All submissions will be judged by a team of educators from the
FLENJ and the NJDOE and need to be videotaped for judging
purposes. Videotapes may not be longer than 10 minutes and
must be accompanied by an application form.
A Showcase Application Form and Showcase Evaluation Rubric are available at www.flenj.org.
Questions? Visit: http://www.flenj.org/contactus.shtml◄
REGISTER FOR
FEA PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAMS AT:
http://www.njpsa.org/docs/profdev_trio.htm
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NJPSA Today: November 2005
NASSP CONVENTION
Room Reservation Form
March 17-19, 2006
Reno, Nevada, Silver Legacy Resort
RESERVATION
DEADLINE:
November 28, 2005
If you wish to reserve a room for the NASSP Convention, please complete the room reservation form and return with a
deposit check of $139 by November 28, 2005. If you have any questions, call NJPSA at 609-860-1200.
Name______________________________________________________Position________________________________________________________
Preferred Mailing Address (check one)
_____School
_____Home
Mailing Address___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Work Phone______________________________Work Fax_____________________________Home Phone____________________________
E-mail______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
No. of Persons Attending_________________ Sharing Accommodations with_____________________________________________
Spouse (first name)________________________________Children_______________________________________________________
_____$139 Deposit enclosed
_____$109 Single per person per night (add 13.5% room tax & $3 resort tax)
_____$109 Double per night (add 13.5% room tax & $3 resort tax)
Hotel Arrival Date________________________________ Hotel Departure Date_____________________________
Number of nights____________ Total Amount Due $________________ Balance Due $___________________
RESERVATIONS: Submit your reservation for the NJPSA Housing Block by November 28, 2005.
Reservations will be confirmed by NJPSA on a first come, first serve basis. Absolutely no
reservations will be taken over the phone. Confirmations will be sent to you from NJPSA/NASSP.
IMPORTANT: All sleeping rooms must be guaranteed with a one night deposit of $139 or your
reservation will not be considered valid. NJPSA will make secure room once $139 deposit is
received. Make checks payable to NJPSA. DO NOT mail checks to the hotel.
PAYMENT METHOD:
Check #______________ Purchase Order #______________
I authorize NJPSA/FEA to charge $____________________ to my
_____VISA
_____Credit Card
_____MasterCard
Account #_______________________________________________________ Exp. Date________________________
Cardholder Name (please print)____________________________ Signature________________________________
Please return the entire reservation form with $139 deposit by November 28, 2005 to
NJPSA Convention Department, 12 Centre Drive, Monroe Township, NJ 08831-1564
Personal Check#_____________
Purchase Order#________________ Board Check #______________
Amount Enclosed________________ Balance Due____________________
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NJPSA Today: November 2005
NAESP Convention Room Reservation Form
Marriott Rivercenter Hotel
If you wish to reserve a room for the NAESP Convention, please complete the room reservation form and return with
deposit for first night’s room with 16.75% tax included by January 20, 2006. If you have any questions, call NJPSA at
(609) 860-1200.
Name____________________________________________Position_________________________________________
Preferred Mailing Address (check one) _____School
_____Home
Mailing Address____________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
Work Phone__________________________Work Fax____________________Home Phone______________________
E-mail____________________________________________________________________________________________
No. of Persons Attending_________ Sharing Accommodations with_______________________________________
Spouse (first name)_________________________Children_________________________________________________
_____First night’s room deposit enclosed. Deposit must include 16.75% room tax
_____$214 Single per person per night (add 16.75% tax)
_____$229 Double ($114.50 per person per night) (add 16.75% tax)
Hotel Arrival Date________________________________ Hotel Departure Date_______________________________
Number of nights______________ Total Amount Due $________________ Balance Due $____________________
RESERVATIONS: Submit your reservation for the NJPSA Housing Block by January 20, 2006. Reservations will be
confirmed by NJPSA on a first come, first serve basis. Absolutely NO reservations will be taken over the phone.
Confirmations will be sent to you from NJPSA/NASSP.
IMPORTANT: All sleeping rooms must be guaranteed in the amount of the first night’s deposit and 16.75% tax
or your reservation will not be considered valid. NJPSA will make secure room once deposit is received. Make
checks payable to NJPSA. DO NOT mail checks to the hotel.
PAYMENT METHOD: _____Check #______________
_____Purchase Order #_______________
I authorize NJPSA/FEA to charge $________________ to my
_____VISA
_____Credit Card
_____MasterCard
Account #_______________________________________________________ Exp. Date________________________
Cardholder Name (please print)____________________________ Signature_________________________________
Please return the entire reservation form with $229 deposit by January 20, 2006 to
NJPSA Convention Department, 12 Centre Drive, Monroe Township, NJ 08831-1564
Date Received____________________
Personal Check#_________________
Amount Enclosed________________
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Purchase Order#________________
Board Check #_______________
Balance Due____________________
NJPSA Today: November 2005
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