Winter Law Conference - Long Island
Islandia Marriott Long Island
Islandia, NY 11749
2014 Winter Law Conference
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December 10, 2013
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December 3
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December 12, 2013
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Marriott Rochester Airport
1890 West Ridge Road Rochester, NY 14615 585-225-6880 www.rochestermarriotthotels.com |
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January 9, 2014
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Islandia Marriott Long Island
3635 Express Drive North Islandia, NY 11749 631-232-2000 www.islandiamarriott.com |
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Gain a better understanding of your school board’s rights and responsibilities regarding the school budget process and negotiations, disaster planning and recovery, and student sports.
Attend NYSSBA’s Winter Law Conference to learn more about your critical role in:
- The development and adoption of a school budget
- Your district’s survival of unanticipated disasters
- Collective bargaining
- Compliance with new student sports requirements
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
- School Board Members
- Superintendents
- Administrators
- School Attorneys
WHY ATTEND?
- Examine the board’s role in planning and developing a school budget that supports academic achievement for all students.
- Hear what districts can do to prepare better for unanticipated disasters.
- Learn about the school board’s role in collective bargaining and its contributions to the process.
- Explore how recent developments have changed school district responsibilities and student rights regarding school sports and athletics.
Application for 5.0 CLE Credits Pending
New York State Continuing Education (CLE) Credits:
Application for accreditation for this course or program in New York State is currently pending. If approved, this program may be eligible for 5.0 CLE credit hours in professional practice.
Important Notice:
Partial credit for program segments is not allowed. Under the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board Regulations and Guidelines, attendees at CLE programs cannot receive MCLE credit for a program segment unless they are present for the entire segment. Persons who arrive late, depart early, or are absent for any portion of the segment will not receive credit for that segment.
Tuition Assistance:
Application for tuition assistance to attend this program may be made based on financial hardship. Under that policy, an applicant who has a genuine financial hardship may apply in writing no later than five working days prior to the program, explaining the basis of his/her hardship and, if approved, may receive tuition assistance, depending upon the circumstances. For more details, please contact Jay Worona, New York State School Boards Association, at 800-342-3360 or 518-783-0200, or by email at jay.worona@nyssba.org.
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| 8:00 - 8:45 a.m. | Registration/Continental Breakfast |
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| 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. | The Board’s Role in the School Budget Process School boards are legally responsible for the presentation of a proposed budget for voter approval. Examine your role in how to plan and develop a school budget that supports academic achievement for all students within tight budgetary constraints. Find out more about the use of fund balances and how to prepare for unanticipated costs. |
| Albany | Julie M. Shaw, Attorney, Shaw, Perelson, May & Lambert,LLP and Matthew McCoy, Board President, Kingston City School District |
| Rochester | John J. Christopher, Partner, Hodgson Russ LLP and Patrick Weisansal, Board President, Cheektowaga-Maryvale UFSD |
| Long Island | Lawrence J. Tenenbaum, Partner, Jaspan Schlesinger LLP and Jim Gounaris, Board President, Herricks Union Free School District |
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| 10:00 - 10:15 a.m. | Break |
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| 10:15 - 11:30 a.m. | Disaster Planning and Recovery – Legal and Practical Considerations Hear what districts can do to better prepare against the challenges of unanticipated disasters and subsequent recovery efforts. From the closingand reopening of schools to meeting the educational needs of homeless students and working with FEMA and other agencies, explore the legaland practical implications involved in such an eventuality. |
| Albany | Jeffrey D. Honeywell, Partner, Girvin & Ferlazzo, P.C. and Charles Szuberla, Jr., Assistant Commissioner, School Operations, NYS Education Department |
| Rochester | Frank W. Miller, The Frank W. Miller Law Firm and Charles Szuberla, Jr., Assistant Commissioner, School Operations, NYS Education Department |
| Long Island | John P. Sheehan, Partner, Guercio & Guercio LLP and Representative from NYS Education Department TBD |
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| 11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. | The Board’s Role in the Negotiations Process School boards play a significant and active role in collective bargaining even though they don’t actually sign negotiated agreements. Learn moreabout the board’s role in the negotiations process. Find out how critical a board’s contributions are to attaining a district’s bargaining objectives. Examine how different styles of negotiations can affect the outcome of collective bargaining. |
| Albany | Norma G. Meacham, Partner, Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP and Paul Puccio, Board Member, Schodack Central School District, Questar 3 BOCES and Tech Valley High School |
| Rochester | Eric J. Wilson, Partner, Ferrara, Fiorenza, Larrison, Barrett & Reitz, P.C., Mike Suffoletto, Board President, Webster CSD and Donald Neugebauer, Board President, Fabius-Pompey CSD and President, Central New York SBA. |
| Long Island | Florence T. Frazer, Partner, Frazer & Feldman, LLP and Alicemarie Brenihan, Board President, Lynbrook UFSD |
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| 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. | Lunch |
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| 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. | The Changing Face of School Athletics Worries over potential liability have become an every-day part of student sports and athletics in public schools. Hear about increased studentrights and school district responsibilities in this area, including federal policy changes on the participation of students with disabilities in such activities, and more. How can districts protect both themselves and their students? |
| All Locations | Robert Zayas, Executive Director, NYS Public High School Athletic Association |
| Albany | Edward J. Sarzynski, Partner, Hogan, Sarzynski, Lynch, DeWind & Gregory, LLP |
| Rochester | Jeffrey J. Weiss, Partner, Harris Beach PLLC |
| Long Island | Howard M. Miller, Partner, Bond Schoeneck & King PLLC |
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| 2:30 p.m. | Conclusion |
Tuition Cost
$250 Members | $500 for Nonmembers
Course fee includes resource materials, continental breakfast, lunch and a non-refundable $50 administrative fee.
Cancellations will not be refunded after the pre-registration/ cancellation deadline. No-shows will be billed.
Board members will earn 20 points in NYSSBA’s School Board U Recognition Program