• Executive Administrative Assistant: A Critical Professional Role

     

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    For the 2025-26 school year, we have created a four-part series of professional development offerings that will serve the interests and needs of the Executive Administrative Assistant. Whether the Administrative Assistant works in a small, medium, or large district, the responsibilities are critical to the support of the Superintendent and the running of the school district.


    Each presentation will be topical in nature, based on the typical issues that arise during the school year.  In addition, we will utilize a feedback survey prior to each session to ask those planning on attending to offer topics and/or areas of importance to include in the session.

    Attendees should be prepared to share their concerns and challenges, and discuss possible solutions, based on the experiences of others who face similar issues.

    Developing a Trusting Relationship, Understanding the Role, Expectations, DOE/State Reports, Professionalism, Past Practices, Communication, Liability, Time Management, HR Tasks are just a few focus areas and goals.

    We have brought together a panel of seasoned professionals representing Executive Administrative Assistants, Superintendents, HR Directors, and Board Attorneys.

    Panel: 
    Dr. Mitzi Morillo    , Superintendent, Mendham Borough School District
    Elizabeth Juliano, Administrative Assistant, Mendham Borough School District
    Suzanne May, Administrative Assistant, Lumberton Township School District
    Joseph Isola, Superintendent, Howell Township Public Schools
    Kaity Gray, Administrative Assistant, Howell Township Public Schools
    Terri Vedutis, Administrative Assistant, Howell Township Public Schools
    Jeffrey Caccese Esq., Comegno Law Group

    This series will include four sessions, which will be held virtually, via Zoom, from 9:30 am to approximately 11:00 am except for the last session which will be an in-person event.  The Zoom link and agenda will be e-mailed to registrants 48 hours prior to each session. 

    SESSION DATES:

    Session 1. August 12, 2025           This session will give attention to the tasks critical to the start of the school year.             

    Session 2. November 13, 2025      This session will focus upon important and relevant issues as we approach mid-school year. 

    Session 3. February 25, 2026         This session will look at issues that are important as you move towards the close of the school  year. 

    Session 4. May 8, 2026                  The final program will cover the close of the school year and planning for the next school year and look forward to planning the next.

    • Sessions will be held virtually via Zoom, except the last session which will be an in-person event. Details for the last session will be provided when finalized.
    • Virtual sessions will begin at 9:30 am and will conclude approximately at 11:00 am.
    • Programs will include meeting materials.