Each year, the Gloucester, Cumberland, Salem School Districts Joint Insurance Fund (GCSSD JIF) celebrates member school district successes at their Annual State of the Joint Insurance Fund Dinner. The dinner meeting is organized to reward and recognize the extraordinary efforts of member districts for their commitment to provide a safe and healthy environment for students, staff and community by actively participating in risk management programs.
Rewards were earned by Members who reduced the number of accidents by focusing on local safety efforts. Utilizing GCSSD JIF safety services, districts build and maintain responsive internal accident reporting systems. Member Districts were acknowledged for their hard work with recognition plaques and monetary awards.
- In all, twenty-six (26) member school districts were recognized and received awards totaling $117,500.
- Joseph Collins, School Business Administrator of Delsea RHSD and Elk Township SD received the Safety Star of the Year Award. Joe has been a valuable employee and has made significant contributions to the health and safety programs throughout both school districts he manages.
- Gateway Regional School District, National Park School District, Salem County Vocational Technical School District and Westville PSD were each recognized as Safety District of the Year for their ongoing contribution to safety efforts, earning an additional $2,500 reward.

Safety District Winners Jeff Pierro, Asst Superintendent for Gateway, National Park & Westville with Allison Thompson, Principal for National Park Elementary

Safety District Winners Jeff Pierro, Asst Superintendent of Gateway Regional School District and Frank Maurer, Salem County Vo-Tech BA
