NJASEPS Symposium for Business Office and Human Resources Personnel Sessions

Non-allowable salaries have a major impact on the sustainability of an APSSD. Calculation of maximum salaries for both staff and consultants, including salaries for employees with split positions within the school, working less than or more than 35 hours and for employees who are split to different agencies within the organization will be covered. Reporting employee hours in the DOE audit and budget system is critical in minimizing DOE audit letters and will be discussed. The wording of letters requesting 2 employees making over the maximum salaries will also be discussed.

This energizing training session is designed to inspire HR professionals and school leaders to develop and retain their greatest asset: teachers! In today’s challenging and fast-paced educational landscape, building a robust talent pipeline is a necessity. This session will explore strategies to identify and nurture future leaders, ensuring that even in a tough workplace culture, teachers feel valued, motivated and supported. Discover actionable methods for professional development so educators see a bright future within your organization. Learn how to create a culture that celebrates achievements, fosters collaboration and shares praise generously. Join us to craft a sustainable plan for teacher growth, retention and happiness that will inspire your whole school community! Learning outcomes include:  Assessing engagement levels of our teams, our colleagues and within ourselves  Solutions for halting and preventing the spread of disengagement  Methods for generating and spreading positive contagious energy  Effectively developing others to create a talent pool for succession planning

As more of the students attending APSSD’s now require a one-on-one aide, the detailed accounting for the costs charged by district has become more significant. The challenges and acceptable methods of maintaining these records, as well as the impact they have on future published daily tuition rates will be discussed in detail. The importance of the Business Office in closing the books with an understanding of the impact on future daily tuition rates in other respects will also be covered.

This informative session will provide an overview of teacher certification in New Jersey, with a focus on requirements, certification pathways, endorsements, and recent updates that impact hiring and staffing decisions. Designed for human resources and business office professionals working in private special education schools and programs, the presentation will address common questions and challenges encountered when recruiting, onboarding, and supporting instructional staff. Participants will gain practical guidance from representatives from the New Jersey Department of Education’s Office of Recruitment, Preparation and Certification. The session will also include time for participant questions, allowing attendees to receive clear, up-to-date information to support their work. Please note: This session is currently pending final approval from the New Jersey Department of Education. While we do not anticipate any issues, we recommend that if you select this session, you understand there may be an alternative session (with a similar topic) put in it's place if the DOE does not approve the session.

DOE Audit Letters, changes in the audit program and how these changes relate to the New Jersey Administrative Code, as well as a list of the required documents for DOE monitoring will be discussed. Current issues being discussed and litigated with the DOE will also be covered. There will be an open forum for other questions that the participants have and would like to share.

This session will provide an in-depth overview of recent developments in employment law, with a focus on issues most relevant to APSSD business office and human resources personnel. Attendees will gain practical insights into managing employee leave under FMLA and NJFLA, practical tips on handling unemployment claims, and implementing effective leave management strategies. The presentation will also highlight key legal updates, including the current state of guidance from the NLRB, and best practices to help schools remain compliant and proactively address emerging challenges in the workplace.