Karen Cortellino, M.D., NJSBA vice president for legislation/resolutions, greeted attendees at the Somerset School Boards Association meeting on Feb. 19 at the Somerset County Vocational-Technical High School in Bridgewater.
The school’s culinary students prepared and served the meal. Board members chose between three small group discussions during the meeting.
Attorney Philip Stern (standing) of the DiFrancesco, Bateman, Kunzman, Davis, Lehrer & Flaum law firm led a discussion on preventing harassment, intimidation and bullying in schools.NJSBA’s Member Engagement Director Ray Pinney (in tan suit, right) led a presentation on “Hints on Improving Our Effectiveness as Board Members.”The NJSBA’s John Henry (fourth from left) led a presentation in his areas of expertise — STEAM (science, technology, engineering, the arts, and math) and sustainable schools.
