Outstanding School Board Award

The New Jersey Music Educators Association seeks nominees for the Outstanding School Board Award. NJMEA presents an award to a local school board at the Membership Luncheon during the February NJMEA State Conference. This award acknowledges and awards outstanding school boards who exemplify superior support and commitment for quality music programs throughout all the grades of the school district.

Selection by the NJMEA committee is based on the following criteria:

A local school board must demonstrate the following:

A. A significant contribution in support of the development of the district music program. This should include superior programs of sequential, curriculum-based music education.

B. Advocacy for music education within the school district.

C. Financial support commensurate to support a superior music education program of general, choral and instrumental music.

D. Willingness to accept the award if it is bestowed and to participate in publicizing it.

Nomination:

1. Completed nomination form.

2. A statement from the School Board President or other officer of the school board in which a rationale is put forth for accepting consideration of the nomination.

3. A statement of support from the district superintendent which describes the district music education programs to be considered as evidence of achievement in music education.

4. A letter of support from two or more of the music teachers.

5. A letter of support from two local citizens, public officials or parents.

6. A black and white photograph of the school board suitable for publicity purposes including a list of their names as they are in the picture and the number of years they have served on the board.

Outstanding School Board Award

This form should be completed by the local school district and the nominator.

Name of school district ______________________________________________________

School district address ______________________________________________________

School district telephone number _______________________________________________

Please answer the following questions in support of your nomination. Use a separate sheet.

1. How long have the members of the school board served? (Give names and length of service.) How long is a single term?

2. Describe how the board has contributed to the development of music education within the school district.

3. Describe any exemplary music programs in the school district that have been developed and implemented under this board’s direction.

4. Have students or programs in the school district won awards for achievement or recognition in music?

5. How have members of the school board been active advocates for music and arts education?

6. Please add any other information that supports your nomination.

Signatures:

Superintendent of Schools _______________________________ Date _____________________

School Board Chairperson _______________________________ Date _____________________

District Music Coordinator _______________________________ Date _____________________

Nominator _______________________________ Date _____________________

Application must be postmarked by October 15th

Send the form, photograph, and support materials to:

NJMEA 1806 HWY 35 Suite 201 Oakhurst, NJ 07755

Distinguished Service Awards

The NJMEA Board of Directors has initiated a Distinguished Service Award for those members who have honored themselves with faithful service to music education in public, private, and parochial schools of New Jersey. Past and present members of the NJMEA Board of Directors are also eligible for the DSA since they have dedicated much time and effort toward State projects related to music education. The third and fourth DSA categories include individuals and organizations outside the field of Professional Music Education and NAfME officers on both the National and Regional level. The final decision on DSA recipients will be made at the November meeting of the NJMEA Board of Directors. The criteria below should be carefully read and studied to insure maximum consideration by the DSA Committee.

CRITERIA FOR SELECTION

Recipients Can Be Nominated From Any One Of These Categories

1. Members who have accumulated a total of 25 years in the service of Music Education and have distinguished themselves through service to the regions and/or NJMEA. Eighty percent of the years must represent full time service in the schools of New Jersey. The member does not have to be currently active as a teacher. 2. Members who have ten years of meritorious service and outstanding leadership in Music Education as a member of the

NJMEA State Board of Directors. It is not necessary to have accumulated these years in a continuous sequence. 3. Individuals and organizations outside the field of Professional

Music Education in recognition of their service to Music

Education. 4. National and Regional NAfME elected officials who have initiated programs and projects that have benefited our state members and

Music Education on a national and regional level. Eligibility: Any member, person or group who has not previously received the award. Nominations: The nomination plus required data must be submitted by an NJMEA member. The nomination is then endorsed by the DSA Committee and presented for acceptance to the NJMEA Board. However, the NJMEA Board may recommend or authorize the award if no nomination forms have been received from the membership by the DSA Committee. This board authorization must receive a 70% majority vote of the board membership. Number: DSA Committee discretion (to be decided annually) Presentation: To the recipients by the NJMEA President or his or her designee at a mutually agreeable occasion such as the annual state workshop/conference, region meetings, region concerts or festivals, local concerts, and retirement affairs.

ESSENTIAL DATA The Following Information MUST Be Included:

Nominee’s Name: ___________________________________ Title/Position: __________________________________________________

Telephone: ________________________________________ Home Address: # & Street _________________________________________

City/Town: ________________________________________ State & Zip: ____________________________________________________

Application must be postmarked by October 15th

Please provide the following information on separate sheets in the listed sequence.

1. This application 2. Name, address, phone and affiliation of nominee or group. 3. Name, address, phone of nominator. 4. Attach a vita for the nominee or group that is as complete as possible. 5. Summarize the achievements, contributions, or service on which the proposed award would be based. Include any evidence that the nominee or group would be receptive to such an award.

Please send two copies of these materials to:

NJMEA 1806 HWY 35 Suite 201 Oakhurst, NJ 07755