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Monday, October 24, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
The Sustainable Jersey Grants Program offers annual grants ranging from $2K to $10K that can be used to advance sustainability initiatives in public schools. This Action Lab provides an overview of funding opportunities and how to apply, along with tips for crafting an effective proposal....
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Monday, October 24, 3:10 PM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday, October 25, 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
- Room: Atlantic Avenue Learning Lab
The Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund is a federal program available to K-12 schools until 9/30/2024. In this session, the Rutgers Center for Mathematics, Science, and Computer Education (CMSCE) shows how to invest ESSER funds in STEAM programs during the school day, after school, on Saturdays, and...
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Tuesday, October 25, 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
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Tuesday, October 25, 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
- Room: Michigan Avenue Learning Lab
This presentation will provide a primer on procurement and contracting under the Public School Contracts Law, with a focus on navigating the impact of inflation, unstable pricing and material shortages on awarding and implementing contracts....
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Tuesday, October 25, 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
Explore how the procurement process can help to provide students with flexible learning spaces and integrated curriculum. A specific case study of the Watchung Hills Regional High School District Learning Commons details how the project was financed through a referendum, received 40% funding from the state, and paid out of...
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Tuesday, October 25, 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
- Room: Atlantic Avenue Learning Lab
The session will provide a synopsis of the various financing methods available to school districts when undertaking capital improvements to school facilities. Financing methods explored will consist of referenda and the subsequent issuance of school bonds, Energy Savings Improvement Programs and lease purchase financings....
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Wednesday, October 26, 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
- Room: Atlantic Avenue Learning Lab
This presentation addresses the changes to the health care landscape for school employees brought about by Public Law 2020, Chapter 44. It provides an overview of the obligations for SEHBP and non-SEHBP participating districts and examines the law’s impact on collective negotiations and other requirements....
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Wednesday, October 26, 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
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Wednesday, October 26, 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Investing in higher education can pay off but navigating the financial path through college can be daunting. In this session, the College Bound Citizens™ team will present a roadmap to financial aid and the different factors that should be considered when financing any unmet need for the cost of attendance....
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Wednesday, October 26, 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
- Room: Michigan Avenue Learning Lab
Explore how the procurement process can help to provide students with flexible learning spaces and integrated curriculum. A specific case study of the Watchung Hills Regional High School District Learning Commons details how the project was financed through a referendum, received 40% funding from the state, and paid out of...
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Wednesday, October 26, 1:45 PM - 2:35 PM
This session will introduce strategies used for preparing budgets, including contingencies and escalators. It will also highlight strategies to control costs, including alternates and value engineering. Other topics will include how to confront material delays and shortages that could impact a completion date, appropriate times for bidding and deferring projects....
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Wednesday, October 26, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
For board members and charter school trustees in the second year of their first term.
This session provides members with an understanding of the board’s role in the budget and negotiations process.
This session is open for all Workshop registered members to attend and does not require pre-registration. Seats are limited to room...
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