Get a head start on your learning at one of these pre-convention workshops!
Thursday, Oct. 27.

• 15th Annual Pre-Convention School Law Seminar
• In Step With Your Public
• Be the Change for Kids Forum
• Leaving a Legacy

 

15th Annual Pre-Convention School Law Seminar
Thursday, Oct. 27. 9:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Teacher and Principal Evaluations
New Negotiation Challenges Regulations are out, but negotiations continue over the implementation of the new teacher and principal evaluation system. What are the hot issues and trends? Where have districts been successful? How are districts that have been unable to reach agreement proceeding this school year? Get answers to these questions and more.

How Does Healthcare Reform Affect School Districts?
Full implementation of the 2010 Patient Protection & Affordability Act and Healthcare & Education Reconciliation Act will have a significant impact on school district compensation policies, plans and collective bargaining agreements. Learn what your district must do to prepare, and the consequences of noncompliance.

A Year in Review - Changes in the Legal Landscape
Review what is new and what has changed this past year. Find out how recent federal and state legislative and regulatory activities, court decisions and other rulings have reshaped school district responsibilities. Explore the next round of legal obligations districts must comply with.

OCR's View on the Harassment and Bullying of Public School Students
The Office of Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Education is implementing federal policy changes that expand district responsibilities and potential liability for the harassment and bullying of public school students. Learn what OCR expects from districts. Hear about N.Y. Civil Liberties Union initiatives on public school bullying.

Fiscal Management - School Boards Under Attack
Financial hardship is now a semi-permanent condition of school district governance. Enhanced scrutiny over a school board's exercise of inappropriate fiscal management has become the norm. Explore what districts can do to improve their fiscal efficiencies in order to survive official audits and gain public support.

Co-hosted by the New York State School Boards Association and the New York State Association of School Attorneys, Inc.

 

In Step with Your Public:
3rd Annual Pre-Convention Communications Workshop
Thursday, Oct. 27. 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

This interactive, three-hour workshop is a must for school board members, superintendents and business officials.

Part 1. The Enlightened Mind: In public education, public opinion matters. In fact, it's critically important for school leaders to understand public sentiment in their communities. From exit polls to surveys and focus groups, learn how to assess the quality of data and use public opinion research to drive high level decision making. Gain public support, tap into unmet needs in your community and better allocate resources - all using solid research.

Part 2. Cloud Conversations: Add to your research tools by engaging in informal Internet conversations via social media. Explore social media use by students and staff. Hear about analytics, policies, pitfalls and lessons learned. Go where your community is.

David Albert, NYSSBA Director of Communications and Research Paul Heiser, NYSSBA Research Analyst Evelyn McCormack, Southern Westchester BOCES Director of Communications

 

Be the Change for Kids Open Forum:
Calling All Leaders!
Thursday, Oct. 27. 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Be the Change for Kids has been NYSSBA's advocacy campaign for nearly three years. At its core is a call to optimize district resources and develop new methods for delivering educational services, keeping in mind that school boards are intent upon improving academic results for all students. NYSSBA members have embraced these concepts by introducing hundreds of innovations, solutions and productivity-boosters.

NYSSBA Executive Director Tim Kremer will facilitate this off-therecord, candid discussion.

 

Leaving a Legacy:
3Secrets to a Successful Education Foundation
Thursday, Oct. 27. 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Is your education foundation poised to leave a legacy for your district? Does it have the three essential elements needed to be a strategic and sustainable foundation? Spend the afternoon with national experts and leave with valuable insight on taking your foundation to the next level.

1. A Well-Oiled Machine
Does your board function like a high-performing race car? Learn how to supercharge your board to reach the next level of performance. Take a look at where the board has been and where it needs to go.

2. Magical Messages
With the right message, your fundraising success can skyrocket. Power up your communications with a plan, a brand, and marketing strategies that get donors to come to you!

3. Fundraising Done Right

What are the fastest growing segments of fundraising? Gain ideas on how to raise dollars for your programs and operating expenses for your foundations beyond events.

Presented by E. Jane Gallucci, and Jodi Bender Sweeney, Partners, Foundation Excellence, LLC., and David Voss, President, Voss & Associates.