New Jersey Association Federal Program Administrators

 

Minutes

 

Regular Membership Meeting

 

Sheraton, Eatontown, NJ

June 3, 2011

 

 

Dr. Ellen O’Connor, President, called the meeting to order. 

 

Dr. O’Connor introduced Robin Faltz, Rethink Autism, a web-based educational treatment program.  Ms. Faltz reviewed the standardized delivery of researched-based, in-house educational services for children with autism.      

 

Vice President’s Report:  Brenda Grant

·                    Presented flowers to Dr. Ellen O’Connor on behalf of NJAFPA on the occasion of her retirement from the Bayonne School District

·                    Invited current retirees to stay involved in the organization.   

·                    Members can enjoy the benefits of dual NAFEPA and NJAFPA membership for $125

·                    Meeting dates for 2011-12:

Friday, September 23, 2011

Friday, October 21, 2011

Friday, November 18, 2011

Winter TI, Sheraton Eatontown, Friday, December 2, 2011

Friday, January 20, 2012

Members preferred Friday after Presidents’ Day, February 24, 2012

Friday, March 30, 2012

Spring TI, Harrahs Atlantic City, Wednesday, May 23 – Thursday, May 24, 2012.

 

Dr. O’Connor announced that both Suzanne Ochse and Eileen Miller, who always supported us, are retiring from the NJDOE.  The department is reorganizing.  

 

 

 

 

Karen Campbell has been invited for the September meeting; Vickie Duff, Professional Development, for October; Raquel Sinai for November; Clare Barrett for January; Anthony Hearn for February; and a Panel Discussion for March. 

 

Michael Miles will be the Keynote for the Winter TI and we have invited back some of the top presenters of the STI.

 

Dr. O’Connor extended an invitation for suggested presenters, and announced that Dr. Jarrach is improving after serious surgery.

 

Treasurer’s Report:  Dr. Dan Loggi

·                    Announced that he will be ending his employment at Pinelands Regional on June 30. 

·                    First time in organization’s history that expenses exceeded revenues – only one Winter TI instead of two; two day Spring TI instead of three.

·                    Extended an invitation for volunteers in the organization.

·                    Federal –

Renewing ESEA

HR 1891 Setting Priorities in Education

Race To The Top – 8 states

·                    New Jersey –

Reviewed Pension Proposals – Governor and Senate President Sweeney

Evaluation and Accountability

Teacher Effect and Teacher Impact

School Child Care Comes First

County Superintendents

QSAC and High Performing Districts

Calculus Teacher from Lacey Township received a National Award

Seniority and Tenure – Ineffective; Partially Effective; Effective; Highly Effective

 

Dr. O' Conner introduced Carl Shaw, Program Coordinator, NJ Parent Information and Resource Center, who discussed keeping parents effectively engaged throughout the school year. 

 

Respectfully Submitted,

 

 

 

Mary Ann Napolitan

Secretary