Introduction :

The New Jersey School Buildings and Grounds Association has a membership of approximately 360 Facility Management Professionals. The Association was formed in Bergen County in 1952 and has extended throughout the State of New Jersey. Members of the Association are currently employed by Public and Private School Systems, and hold the positions of Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds, Facility Managers and Director of Operations.

An Educational Facility Manager is typically responsible for the following : Budget Development and Implementation, Long Range Planning, Capital Improvements, Preventative Maintenance and Housekeeping, Grounds Maintenance, Environmental Regulation Compliance, Health and Safety Code Compliance, State Department of Education Facility Code Compliance, Employee Training, Risk Assessment, PEOSHA Regulation Compliance and Transportation.

Mission Statement:

The Members of the New Jersey School Buildings and Grounds Association agree to :

A. Achieve excellence by promoting the Certified Educational Facility Manager Program. This program will elevate membership status through education and training, there by enabling the individual to better serve his or her School District.

B. Build for the future by cooperating with the State Department of Education in the development and implementation of Educational Facility Regulations and Standards.

C. Promote the State Department of Education Certification of our members as Educational Facility Managers.

D. Promote the general welfare of the association, and to maintain a high standard of Professional Ethics.

E. Support District Administrators in their effort to provide a Healthy, Safe, and Secure Facility conducive to the Educational needs of our children.

F. Promote a spirit of fellowship among chapter membership.

G. Promote a network of Facility Managers throughout the State of New Jersey, and across the country.

H. Continually strive to develop the most Cost Effective and Safe means to operate our Facilities.

New Jersey School Buildings & Grounds Association
Current Leadership - State Executive Board

	President : Henry Rodrique - 609-927-1911 Ext 1800
	Vice President: Steve Nicolella  856-966-2613
	Secretary : Vince Sodano - 609-927-5239
	Treasurer : Anthony Amiano - 908-464-1303
	Executive Director : Charles Miele  1-800-851-9382
	National Representative : Paul DeMott  908-638-8087

	Atlantic Atlantic County Chapter	Atlantic County Chapter:  Vincent Sodano 609-927-5239
	Bergen -  Bergen / Passaic Chapter	Bergen / Passaic Chapter:  Bruce Gordon
	Burlington -  Burlington County Chapter	Burlington County Chapter : Jack Soltesz 609-267-7200 Ext 6105
	Camden - Gloucester Camden / Gloucester Counties Chapter	Camden / Gloucester Chapter Joe Lisa 856-784-4071
	Central  Central Counties Chapter	Central Chapter Anthony Lepore 908-966-3287
	Essex  Essex County Chapter	Essex County Chapter : Steve Morlino 973-733-7340
	Hunterdon/Warren Hunterdon / Warren Chapter	Hunterdon / Warren Chapter : Lou Klass 908-859-1001 Ext. 729
	Mercer -  Mercer County Chapter	Mercer County Chapter : Marco Fernandez-Obregon 609-631-4173
	Monmouth / Ocean   Chapter -   Monmouth & Ocean Counties Chapter	Monmouth / Ocean Counties Chapter : Bernard Bigley 732-528-8801
	Northwest -  Northwest Chapter	Northwest Chapter : Arthur Pierfy - 973-627-0229