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News Releases

School board members to focus on reform in upcoming school year

FOR RELEASE:  September  2, 2010

CONTACT: David Albert 
(518) 783-3716 or (518) 320-2221 cell

As the new school year begins, school board members around the state are poised to lay the groundwork for long-term reforms intended to improve student achievement for years to come.

“The comprehensive reforms we are striving towards will allow our schools to improve and our students to succeed in the classroom, in college and in their careers,” said NYSSBA Executive Director Timothy G. Kremer.  “This is the year of reform.”

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Reports

Proposed Bylaws & Resolutions and Voting Delegate’s Guide for the Annual Business Meeting

Over the Cliff: School District Finances on the EdgeThis is your report of the recommendations of the Resolutions Committee on proposed bylaws and resolutions, which will be acted upon by the delegates at the New York State School Boards Association's Annual Business Meeting on Saturday, October 23, 2010 at 1 p.m. at the Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers.

Full Report (35 pages - 1.03 MB) 
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TRS rate climbs to 8.6%

On Board Online • August 9, 2010

By Paul Heiser
Research Analyst

School districts will see a big  jump in their pension contribution rates toward the Teachers’ Retirement System (TRS) for the 2010-11 school year.

Employer contribution rates were adopted by the TRS board at its July meeting. School districts in the 2010-11 school year will be required to pay a rate of 8.62 percent of total teacher salaries toward their teachers’ pension funds, up from 6.19 percent in 2009-10. TRS covers teachers, teaching assistants, guidance counselors and educational administrators in public school districts outside of New York City and BOCES.

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Daily Clips

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Method to grade teachers provokes battles
the New York Times

Schools enjoy strong voter support
the Journal News

Schools advised of off-limits queries
the Albany Times Union

Upcoming Events

FIS 101: Fiscal Oversight (ONLINE) - Session 5
Date: September 1 - October 13, 2010
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Using Demographics and Capacity Data for District Planning
Date: September 14, 2010
Time: 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
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FIS 206: An Education Foundation Continuum: A Strategic Plan for Success & Sustainability - Webinar
Date: September 15, 2010
Time: 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
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34th Annual Education Law Conference
Date: September 16, 2010
Time: 8:30 am - 2:30 pm
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