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NEWSLETTER New Jersey Principals and Supervisors Association An Affiliate of NASSP and NAESP Summer 2004 www.njpsa.org Legislature Washington Principals of the Adopts $28 Billion Mutual & NJPSA Year Honored Washington Mutual Supports State Budget Principals of the Year Program Schools Receive Increased State Aid Coupled with Strict Spending and Administrative Caps by Debra Bradley, Esq. After months of legislative wrangling, the New Jersey State Legislature adopted a $28 billion state budget, representing the highest spending increase in a state budget in 13 years (16.7%). The budget was passed essentially along party lines with three Democrats failing to support the proposed budget. The budget is funded on the revenue side by $1.8 billion in new taxes including the so-called (L-R) Gail Cropper, Dr. Joseph Ramos, and Barbara Millionaire’s Tax, which is expected to generate $830 Tedesco proudly display their Principal of the Year million in FY ’05. Other revenue sources include 17 plaques at a ceremony honoring their achievements additional taxes and fees. For example, the budget David Wicki, Jr., Assistant Vice President for held at the NJDOE in June. contains new and/or increased fees on billboards, Washington Mutual, presents NJPSA Executive On June 2, the State Board of Education and the cigarettes, cosmetic surgeries, HMO insurance pre- Director JoAnn Bartoletti with a check for $15,000 New Jersey Department of Education recognized miums, gas/electric surcharges, realty transfer fees as part of their commitment to school leadership three public school principals who were selected for on certain homes, tires (including spares!), phone programs in New Jersey. honor in this year’s New Jersey Principals of the service, certain actions in Municipal Court, and man- Year Program. They are: datory car registration fees for the first four years of As part of Washington Mutual’s continued com- •Ms. Gail Cropper, Principal, Washington El- car ownership at the time of purchase. mitment to education, the financial foundation re- ementary School, Trenton School District: In addition, the budget relies on the controversial cently gave NJPSA a $15,000 check toward the Prin- •Dr. Joseph Ramos, Principal, Dr. Michael practice of borrowing $1.9 billion through the sale of cipals of the Year: Rewarding Visionary Leadership Conti Elementary School #5, Jersey City School bonds through the Economic Development Author- Awards program. The prestigious awards program District; and ity. Although the practice of such bonding has been is funded by Washington Mutual and NJPSA in col- •Ms. Barbara Tedesco, Principal, Harrison Av- utilized in state budgets since the Whitman Admin- laboration with the New Jersey Department of Edu- enue Elementary School, Roselle School District. istration, this budget borrows funds to pay for the cation. “This year’s three New Jersey Principals of the operating expenses of state government, a practice Washington Mutual has specialized school pro- Year are outstanding school leaders who have proven dubbed “credit card budgeting” by the Republicans grams for student savings and caters to educators for their accomplishments by ensuring the quality of in the Legislature. The Republicans have already home mortgages. One of their signature programs, their school’s educational programs and climates,” ® taken steps to bring their challenge concerning the School Savings , was etablished in 1923 to teach said JoAnn D. Bartoletti, executive director of the constitutionality of this practice to court. Superior students how to handle money responsibly. Wash- New Jersey Principals and Supervisors Association. Court Judge Linda Feinberg has already ruled that ington Mutual’s education giving in 2003 totaled The principals will each receive $5,000 to be uti- she will hear the Republicans’ case for an injunction $15.7 million in cash grants. Included in this to- lized in their schools from NJPSA through their af- to stop the sale of the bonds once the Governor tal are funds raised through their popular WaMoola filiation with Washington Mutual and $1000 for per- ® signs the budget bill. The Governor signed the bud- for Schools program. sonal use. In return, the principals will share their get into law on June 30th. With a history dating back to 1889, Washington expertise with others during activities planned by A critical theme espoused by the Democrats in Mutual is a retailer of financial services that pro- NJPSA. ψ crafting and debating this budget proposal has been vides a diversified line of products and services to the theme of property tax relief in the short and consumers and commercial clients. ψ See page 3 for more information long-term. The validity of their approach remains about the Principals of the Year to be seen. Membership 2 Student Scholarships 2 continued on p. 7 Principals of the Year 3 Golden Lamp Winners 4 Critical Issues Committee 5 Convention Registration 6 Register for the NJEXCEl 7 Thank You, Members 8-9 FEA/NJPSA/NJASCD Mort Reinhart Column 13 Retirement Column 14 Fall Convention INSIDE: Prof. Development 19 Upcoming Events 20 LEGAL CENTERFOLD: on page 6. YOUR EFFECTIVE RESIGNATION DATE IS YOUR DECISION www.njpsa.org Summer 2004 Student Leadership Scholarships MEMBERSHIP Awarded at May Ceremony Welcome, New Members! Bergen County Jenna Bornstein Ronald Bligh Wayne Dennis Danielle DaGiau Tracy Rowe Holly Falcone Bernadette Trapp Dennis Montone Tina Yurcho Daniel Novak Middlesex County Kathryn Padovano Maribeth Edmunds Karen Poretzky Andrea McLaughlin Ellen Swihart Linda Penney Paula Valenti Martin Piccinich Burlington County Carlos Ramirez Keith Ellerbe Beth Sela Camden County Sharon Suskin Gilbert Hardnett Gail Utnick Nina Sackett Monmouth County Rosalyn Webb Michele Battista Cape May County Student Leadership Schoalrship winners pose for a photo at the May 27th Awards Alice Curry Sheret Marguerite Delape Ceremony and Luncheon. Gregory Duffy Cumberland County Brian Farrell Ten high school seniors have been selected as the 2004 Student Leadership Schoalrship Award winners. Nora Zielinski Ron Kornegay The scholarships are given by PLATO LEARNING, Inc. formerly known as Lightspan, Inc. and the New Essex County Mary Walker Jersey Principals and Supervisors Association in their Student Leadership Scholarship Awards, a state Deniese Cooper Morris County recognition program. New Jersey’s top honorees each received a $2,000 scholarship and gift during a May Hudson County JoAnn Lynch 27, 2004 ceremony at the Holiday Inn in Monroe Township. Todd Bolsius Heather Wetzel All secondary school principals in New Jersey were invited to submit the name of a high school senior Eve Cabbell Ocean County who demonstrated leadership by participation in co-curricular activities other than athletics. A one page Aleaxandria Conti Katherine Dragonetti essay about the Importance of Student Involvement in School Activities, as well as a resume and letters of Mary Ellen Cox Jason King recommendation, were also among the criteria for the award. Timothy Crabbe Passaic County The 2004 Student Leadership Scholarship Award Winners Stephen Lipski Barbara Chichele •Christopher Brooks, New Egypt High School (Gerald North, Principal) Linda Natale Patricia DeLotto •Jonathan Feldman, Warren Hills Regional High School (Thomas O’Brien, Principal) John Rodgers Cynthia Randina •Jessica Ferrara, Freehold Township High School (Anthony Procopio, Principal) Mirtha Serrett-Cordero Salem County Jason Wanko •Robert Kraemer, Jr., Delran High School (John Fricke, Principal) Rita Bennett Hunterdon County •Kenneth Kroog, Kearny High School (Frank Digesere, Principal) Somerset County Shane Berry •Allison Lukacsy, Clearview Regional High School (Robert Bennette, Principal) Judith Impell Lisa Fallon •Dipal Patel, Arthur L. Johnson High School (Robert Taylor, Principal) Union County •Erika Sensbach, Northern Burlington Regional High School (Eric Barnett, Principal) Mercer County Dorothy Banyas Bonnie Banks •Jay Teitelbaum, Middlesex High School (Gregory Freeman, Principal) Jennifer Ferraioli •Darla Bunting, Bridgeton High School (Irving Marshall, Principal) ψ Harriette Bass Michael LoRicco ψ JoAnn Berkley New members who joined NJPSA between May 4 and June 29, 2004. We’re all about student success! Essential Skills for Reading Success Income Tax Info. E Strategies for Reading Comprehension & Test Taking IRS regulations permit you to deduct a portion •We have identified the 14 key reading comprehension of your professional dues. That portion of your skills necessary for good reading dues that is used for activities such as lobbying •We teach the 14 skills one-by-one in the first section of must be excluded when taking such a deduction. Essential Skills and then combine them in the second Currently, the NJPSA spends approximately 8% section. of your dues money on such activity. This should •Aligned to NJ Standards •Aligned to the NJ ASK and NJ GEPA. not be considered tax advice. NJPSA cautions all level E its members who deduct a portion of their dues •Perfect for classroom learning and reading classes. •Excellent for Summer School programs. that they should first speak with their accountant to determine the amount that can be deducted. ψ Focus on Reading Summer Program A Diagnostic NJ Instructional Program •Components include all materials for a complete summer Visit www.njpsa.org instructional program We’re all about student success! for current news and •FREE Digital Camera Call for information and samples. 888.99.RALLY information. fax 516.671.7900 Ask us for