Getting involved is easy and a great way to expand your practice and resume, get involved in public policy, and gain leadership skills.  NJASP board members represent NJASP at local, state, and national functions.  They have opportunities to develop policy for NJASP and influence change at the state level.  NJASP board members are frequently invited to participate on NJDOE committees and serve as a liaison to other state association.  Consider joining the NJASP board and expanding your professional network.  

We are looking for nominations for the following positions.  All candidates will be asked to submit a biography/resume for review by the board before elections.  If you are interested and or have have questions  email Stephanie Frasier, NJASP President Elect, at stephfrasier@yahoo.com.  Nominations must be submitted by March 4, 2018.    

Regional Delegates:   Southern, Central, and Northern Delegates needed

Each region has two delegates.  One new delegate is elected each year.  Delegates represent Northern, Central, and Southern regions of the state.  The Central region shall include the following counties: Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, Somerset, and Union.  The Northern region includes those counties north of those listed above and the Southern regions include the remaining counties, which are south of those listed counties.  

Responsibilities include:

• be voting members of the Executive Board and shall serve for two years
  
• be required to attend NJASP board meetings in-person of electronically.  Meetings are the second Thursday of the month and held at the NJEA building in Trenton
• serve on at least one committee of the Association as designated by the President with the approval of the majority of the remaining members of the Executive Board.
• be responsible to facilitate at least one annual major workshop in their region for NJASP members
• develop a method of communication with members in their region and maintain ongoing dialogue, e.g., regionalized e-mail messages, listservs, website notices
• develop and facilitate other activities to enhance NJASP membership involvement in regional areas.

The ideal candidate must be a certified school psychologist and member of NJASP.  Good organizational skills and an outgoing personality are an asset.  The average time commitment is approximately 4-10 hours per month.  You will serve your term with a 2nd year delegate, so experience is not necessary.  

Secretary:

NJASP has one secretary.  A secretary is elected each year and can serve consecutive terms.  

Responsibilities include:

• be a voting member of the Executive Board and serve for one year
• be required to attend NJASP board meetings in-person of electronically.  Meetings are the second Thursday of the month and held at the NJEA building in Trenton
  
• notify Executive Board members of the next meeting either by mail or e-mail
• record the minutes of each Executive Board and Business meeting so as to accurately reflect the full meaning and intent, if not verbatim, of discussions, decisions, and actions
• distribute the minutes of each meeting at least one week prior to the next meeting to Executive Board members either by mail or e-mail
• submit the minutes for adoption by the Executive Board meeting and make corrections as needed 
• maintain a minutes' book covering at least twelve months and bring it to all meetings

The ideal candidate must be a certified school psychologist and member of NJASP.  The ideal candidate has good orgnaization and  note taking skills.  This position requires approximately 4-6 hours per month.  No experience is required.