- Each presentation will be topical in nature, based on the typical cyclical pattern of HR issues that arise during the school year. We will continue to survey our participants to identify their challenging issues which will provide direction for the sessions.
- Attendees should be prepared to share their concerns and challenges, and discuss workable solutions, based on the experiences of others who face similar issues.
Sessions may be facilitated by:
Dr. Kenneth King, Assistant Superintendent (Retired), East Orange Public Schools.
Charity Comella, Assistant Superintendent for Personnel, West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District.
Patrick Duncan, Esq., Special Assistant for Labor Relations, West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District.
Dr. Jennifer Sharp, Assistant Superintendent for HR, Freehold Regional High School District
Jesse Place, Assistant Superintendent, Manasquan School District
Gary Hall, Director of Human Resources, Bergen County Technical Schools
Additional active HR practitioners and other specialists may also serve as presenters.
- All sessions will be held virtually via Zoom or, depending on conditions, at NJASA Headquarters (920 West State Street, Trenton, NJ 08618).
- Sessions will begin at 9:30 AM and will conclude approximately at 11:30 AM. Programs will include meeting materials.
- Zoom link and agenda will be e-mailed to registrants 48 hours prior to session.
To register, first click "register now" and then the appropriate "radio button" under Registration Options. After completing the questions, be sure to click the "add" button next to your registration option and allow the item to populate into your itinerary.
Part One: Setting the Stage for a Great School Year: HR Offices in Preparation for 2025-2026 - Monday, August 11, 2025 This virtual workshop will guide participants through a wide range of human resources matters that all school districts will be encountering this school year. Among these are dealing with last minute staff leave requests and staffing; negotiations and working under an expired agreement; planning an effective observation and evaluation schedule; certification & assignment audit; NJSMART Fall Report; What is new in HR; Summer communications & preparation for 25-26; & new staff induction and mentoring with retention in mind.
Part Two: Meeting the Mandates and Hitting HR Benchmarks - Wednesday, October 8, 2025 This session will emphasize NJ state reporting requirements; contract administration and past practice issues; mandated in-service training; progressive discipline; negotiations preparations; staff observation & evaluation procedures, etc.
Part Three: Critical Mid-Year HR Challenges - Wednesday, January 14, 2026 This session will address timely and critical topics including anticipated/projected hiring needs for 25-26 SY; dealing with staff-to-staff conflict; paid and unpaid Leave Options; staff turnover and recruitment strategies; Ensuring equitable practices: Setting up interviewing committees; Supporting mid-year hires; and the Grievance Process-what is grievable?
Part Four: End of School Year Human Resources Issues - Tuesday, March 3, 2026 The final seminar will focus on non-renewal issues, tenure eligibility questions; Donaldson Appearance; increment withholdings, tenure staff retirement and resignations, transfers, Staff Turnover and Recruitment – (Part II); and Interviewing/reference checks/hiring as an EO/AAE.
All Active NJASA Administrator Members can attend all sessions free of charge.
Cost for Non-Members:
Individual Session: $215.00
All Four Sessions: $800.00
When registering, please remember to include the e-mail address of each individual registrant.
For registration questions and itinerary changes please e-mail the NJASA Business Office at [email protected]
Purchase orders, vouchers and checks should be made payable to NJASA, 920 W. State St., Trenton NJ 08618.