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OCTOBER 2020

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CONVENTION INFORMATION

Welcome from NYSSBA President Fred Langstaff . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Convention Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

NYSSBA Officers/Board of Directors . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Convention Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Convention Sponsors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Tuesday, Oct . 20 Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Wednesday, Oct . 21 Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Thursday, Oct . 22 Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Tuesday, Oct . 27 Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Wednesday, Oct . 28 Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Thursday, Oct . 29 Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Saturday, Oct . 31 Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Exhibitors, Sponsors & Partners . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Exhibitor Honor Roll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Legal Partners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

table of CONTENTS

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Thank you for joining me for our 2020

Annual Convention & Education Expo,

truly one for the record books.

Never would I have predicted that our

Association would have to transform

our three-day onsite event, due to the

pandemic, into the two-week virtual event

you will see within the pages of this program. And what an

event it is.

While we continue to practice social distancing, we still need

ideas and information that will help our school districts best

prepare our students for success. This is where our Annual

Convention & Education Expo shines.

Over the two-week period, get ready to experience exceptional

programming designed to help you with the new challenges

facing your school district.

Get ready to experience an inspiring slate of keynote and

featured speakers, pre-convention events, the Education Expo,

virtual networking opportunities and even the Annual Business

Meeting, all from the safety of your home or office.

While we may not be together face-to-face, we will be together

in spirit, learning from each other as we navigate uncharted

territory. I look forward to experiencing this unique convention

with you.

So that we can be the champion for every child.

Fred Langstaff, President New York State School Boards Association

Schedule at a Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Ask NYSSBA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

NYSSBA Officers/ Board of Directors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Convention Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Convention Sponsors . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Education Expo Information . . . . . . . 17

Award Winners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Student Talent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 208:30 – 9:45 a .m . Board Officers Roundtable

1:00 – 4:00 p .m . Pre-Convention Communications Workshop

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 218:30 a .m . – Noon Pre-Convention School Law Seminar – Day 1

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 228:30 a .m . – Noon Pre-Convention School Law Seminar – Day 2

1:30 – 3:30 p .m . NYSSBA Past Presidents Meeting

2:00 – 3:30 p .m . COLSBA Annual Meeting

2:00 – 4:00 p .m . BOCES Education Consortium Meeting

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 278:00 a .m . – 5:00 p .m . Education Expo Open

8:30 – 9:30 a .m . Keynote Presentation: The Pact • Dr. Sampson Davis, Board Certified Emergency Medicine

Physician, Several ER Departments in New Jersey • Dr. Rameck Hunt, Board Certified Internist, University

Medical Center at Princeton • Dr. George Jenkins, Assistant Dean of the Office of

Access, Equity and Inclusion, Columbia University, College of Dental Medicine

9:30 – 9:40 a .m . Stretch & Grab Your Coffee Break

9:40 – 10:25 a .m . Educational Sessions • Anatomy of District Goal Setting • Building a Trauma-Sensitive School Culture • Bullying and Students with Disabilities • Staff Diversity to Benefit Students • Using Social Media to Celebrate

School Success

10:25 – 10:55 a .m . Dedicated Expo Time & Networking

SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, cont.10:55 – 11:40 a .m . Educational Sessions • Board Strategies for Avoiding Negative

Audit Headlines • Employee Discipline for Off-School Conduct • Mental Health and School Safety • The Future of Work: Are Schools Ready? • The Journey Toward Equity:

The Ossining Story

11:40 a .m . – 12:10 p .m . Dedicated Expo Time & Networking

12:10 – 12:55 p .m . Featured Session • Government in the Sunshine

Kristin O’Neill, Assistant Director, NYS Committee on Open Government

12:10 – 12:55 p .m . Educational Sessions • Collective Bargaining: Déjà vu or

Evolving? • Reaching Equity Through Practitioner

Belief Systems • State Aid in the Time of COVID- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 288:00 a .m . – 5:00 p .m . Education Expo Open

8:30 – 9:15 a .m . Featured Session • A Conversation with SED

Dr . Betty A . Rosa, Interim Commissioner of Education T . Andrew Brown, Vice Chancellor, NYS Board of Regents


9:25 – 10:10 a .m . Educational Sessions • Employee and Student Mental Health • Helping Central American Students • In-School Based Health Centers:

Case Study • Rural Research Practice Partnerships for

Continuous Improvement • Snapshot 10: NYS Superintendent Study


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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, cont.10:40 – 11:25 a .m . Featured Session • Sharing Success: Remote Learning Best

Practices Dr . Amy DelCorvo, CEO/Executive Director, NYS Association for Computers and Technologies in Education

10:40 – 11:25 a .m . Educational Sessions • Clear, Consistent, Confident

Communications • Model for Equity in Opportunities

and Outcomes • School Elections: A Looming New Horizon? • Strategies for Effective Board Meetings


11:55 a .m . – 12:40 p .m . Featured Session

• Understanding the Needs of the LGBTQ Student Jeremy Thode, Board Member, Smithtown Central School District

11:55 a .m . – 12:40 p .m . Educational Sessions

• An Agenda for Rural Schools • Boards and Superintendents Working

Together Toward a Culture of Excellence • Combating Student Substance Abuse:

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 298:00 a .m . – 5:00 p .m . Education Expo Open

8:30 – 9:15 a .m . Educational Sessions • My Brother’s Keeper • Special Education: A Primer • The Best Candidate: Inclusive,

Competency-Based Hiring • Understanding School Finance:

Foundation Aid


9:25 – 10:10 a .m . Featured Session • Transportation in a Pandemic Environment

David Christopher, Executive Director, New York Association for Pupil Transportation

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, cont.9:25 – 10:10 a .m . Educational Sessions • COVID-19 School District Budget &

Financial Implications • Promoting Cultural Awareness Between

Segregated School Districts • School Data Privacy and Security


10:40 – 11:25 a .m . Educational Sessions • Conducting Fair and Unbiased

Superintendent Evaluations • Culturally Responsive Curriculum Programs • Implementing the ED Climate Surveys • Mock Section 3020-a Hearing • Systemic Improvement Through Stakeholder

Engagement & Partnership


11:55 a .m . – 12:40 p .m . Featured Session • Diverse and Equal: A Student Perspective

Dr . Luvelle Brown, Superintendent, Ithaca City School District, and Lisa Johnson, Assistant Executive Director, NYS Caucus of Black School Board Members, and Board Member, Amityville Union Free School District

11:55 a .m . – 12:40 p .m . Educational Sessions • Equity for Rural Upstate Students • Pandemic-Related Employment Issues • Policy Round-Up: Yearly Review and

Hot Topics • School Counseling Programs for Student

Mental Health

7:00 – 8:45 p .m . Convention Finale School Board Meeting: The Musical

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Have a question about policy, training, advocacy or NYSSBA’s membership benefits? Visit the Ask NYSSBA tab on the convention virtual platform. One of NYSSBA’s representatives will be happy to answer your questions in real time.

All of the convention sessions will be held on a virtual event platform that will enable you to attend the sessions you choose from a desktop, laptop, tablet or mobile device. For the best experience, we recommend using a laptop or tablet. Your registration confirmation will contain a special code for access. There will be a convention platform home page where you will find access to the various Convention events.

The convention educational sessions, pre-convention events and featured sessions have been approved for CTLE credits.

Follow along and join the conversation using #nyssba20:

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2020 NYSSBA OFFICERS

President

FRED LANGSTAFF

1st Vice President Area 10 Director

PEGGY ZUGIBE

2nd Vice President Area 4 Director

SANDRA H . RUFFO

Treasurer

THOMAS NESPECA

Immediate Past President Area 5 Director

WILLIAM MILLER

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Area 1 Director

LINDA R . HOFFMAN

Area 2 Director

RODNEY GEORGE

Area 3 Director

CHRISTINE SCHNARS

Area 6 Director

WAYNE ROGERS

Area 7 Director

CATHY LEWIS

Area 8 Director

BRIAN LATOURETTE

Area 9 Director

JOHN REDMAN

Area 11 Director

ROBERT “B .A .” SCHOEN

Area 12 Director

CATHERINE ROMANO

Area 13 Director

RICHARD CARRANZA

Area 13 Director Designee

SHARON RENCHER

2020 NYSSBA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Conference of Big 5 School Districts

WILLA POWELL

NYS Caucus of Black School Board Members

MICHAEL JAIME

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# YEAR/PLACE PRESIDENT

1 1920 Utica * Oscar Tryon, Auburn2 1921 Albany * W.L. Thompson, Troy3 1922 Albany * W.L. Thompson, Troy4 1923 Rochester * J. Ward Russell, Glens Falls5 1924 Syracuse * J. Ward Russell, Glens Falls6 1925 Glens Falls * Frank Quackenbush, Northport7 1926 Ithaca * Frank Quackenbush, Northport8 1927 Rochester * H.D. Fearon, Oneida9 1928 Oswego * H.D. Fearon, Oneida10 1929 Troy * Raymond S. Jewett, Mt. Vernon11 1930 Syracuse * Raymond S. Jewett, Mt. Vernon12 1931 Syracuse * Raymond S. Jewett, Mt. Vernon13 1932 Buffalo * Raymond S. Jewett, Mt. Vernon14 1933 Syracuse * Guy W. Cheney, Corning15 1934 Syracuse * Guy W. Cheney, Corning16 1935 Syracuse * Harold L. Fuess, Waterville17 1936 Syracuse * Harold L. Fuess, Waterville18 1937 Syracuse * Clyde B. Moore, Ithaca19 1938 Syracuse * William H. Golding, Cobleskill20 1939 Syracuse * Melville R. Horton, Peekskill21 1940 Syracuse * Horner Browning, Amherst22 1941 Syracuse * R.J.L. Carson, Glens Falls23 1942 Syracuse * Wilfred B. Reamer, Elmont24 1943 Syracuse * Jessie T. Zoller, Schenectady25 1944 Syracuse * J. Curtiss Austin, Hamilton26 1945 Syracuse * W.C. Thompson, Painted Post27 1946 Syracuse * Arthur J. Crowley, Hastings28 1947 Syracuse * George B. Atwater, Auburn29 1948 Syracuse * Clifton B. Smith, Freeport30 1949 Syracuse * Peter B. Schumacher, Cohocton31 1950 Syracuse * J. Robert Chalmers, Williamsville32 1951 Syracuse * Cyrus M. Higley, Norwich33 1952 Syracuse * W. Arlo Sylvester, East Greenbush34 1953 Syracuse * Mary K. Brod, New Rochelle35 1954 Syracuse * Alfred T. Peters, Whitesboro36 1955 Syracuse * Phillip C. Wolz, Rochester37 1956 Syracuse * W.P. Dodge, Rensselaer County BOCES38 1957 Syracuse * Thomas C. Fetherston, Oceanside39 1958 Syracuse * James E. Lanigan, Fulton40 1959 Syracuse * William V. Mauer, Liberty41 1960 Syracuse * Leigh D. Pickup, Cattaraugus42 1961 Syracuse * Kenneth E. Buhrmaster, Scotia43 1962 Syracuse * Hugh Davies, Yorktown Heights44 1963 Syracuse * Ellsworth J. Carter, Clayton45 1964 Syracuse * Donald E. Gray, Elmira Heights46 1965 Syracuse * Edward S. Foster, Lansing47 1966 Syracuse * Floyd B. Russell, Ticonderoga48 1967 Syracuse * Walter Hunt, Unadilla49 1968 Syracuse * Robert A. Dudley, Fairport50 1969 Syracuse *E. Milton Johnson, Jamestown51 1970 Syracuse * John E. Ginter, Broadalbin 52 1971 Syracuse * A. Terry Weathers, Farmingdale53 1972 Syracuse * Ben Miller, Ellenville

*Deceased

CONVENTION RECORD

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# YEAR/PLACE PRESIDENT

54 1973 Syracuse * Janet W. Richardson, Corning55 1974 New York City * George Hillman, Middle Country56 1975 Rochester John J. Woods, Greece57 1976 Niagara Falls John J. Woods, Greece58 1977 Syracuse * Wilson Robin, Kings Ferry59 1978 Kiamesha Lake * Milton L. Reynolds, Ulster BOCES60 1979 Rochester * Seymour W. Weiner, Glen Cove61 1980 Niagara Falls * Gerald Marvin, Putnam-Westchester BOCES62 1981 Kiamesha Lake * Peter A. Huyler, Walton63 1982 Kiamesha Lake Arlene R. Penfield, Northeastern Clinton64 1983 Albany Arlene R. Penfield, Northeastern Clinton65 1984 Kiamesha Lake * Grace R. McIver, Scotia-Glenville66 1985 Niagara Falls * Grace R. McIver, Scotia-Glenville67 1986 Rochester Rexene Ashford-Ornauer, Otsego-Northern Catskills BOCES68 1987 Albany Rexene Ashford-Ornauer, Otsego-Northern Catskills BOCES69 1988 Buffalo Judith H. Katz, Erie 1 BOCES70 1989 Niagara Falls Judith H. Katz, Erie 1 BOCES71 1990 Rochester Albert W. Hawk, Livingston-Steuben-Wyoming BOCES72 1991 Albany Albert W. Hawk, Livingston-Steuben-Wyoming BOCES73 1992 Buffalo * Gordon S. Purrington, Guilderland74 1993 Syracuse * Gordon S. Purrington, Guilderland75 1994 Buffalo * Georgine J. Hyde, E. Ramapo76 1995 Rochester * Georgine J. Hyde, E. Ramapo77 1996 Syracuse Caroline C. Shipley, Canandaigua78 1997 Buffalo Caroline C. Shipley, Canandaigua79 1998 Rochester Pamela Betheil, Eastern Suffolk BOCES80 1999 Syracuse Pamela Betheil, Eastern Suffolk BOCES81 2000 Rochester Edward L. McCormick, Arlington/Dutchess BOCES82 2001 Buffalo Edward L. McCormick, Arlington/Dutchess BOCES83 2002 Syracuse * Sandra Lockwood, Rome/Madison-Oneida BOCES84 2003 Rochester * Sandra Lockwood, Rome/Madison-Oneida BOCES85 2004 Buffalo Anne M. Byrne, Nanuet86 2005 Rochester Anne M. Byrne, Nanuet87 2006 New York City * Carl Onken, Orange-Ulster BOCES88 2007 New York City * Carl Onken, Orange-Ulster BOCES89 2008 New York City * Wayne Schlifke, Erie 1 BOCES90 2009 New York City * Wayne Schlifke, Erie 1 BOCES91 2010 New York City Florence Johnson, Buffalo92 2011 Buffalo Florence Johnson, Buffalo93 2012 Rochester Thomas Nespeca, Webster94 2013 Rochester Thomas Nespeca, Webster95 2014 New York City Lynne Lenhardt, Bethlehem/Capital Region BOCES/Tech Valley HS96 2015 New York City Lynne Lenhardt, Bethlehem/Capital Region BOCES/Tech Valley HS97 2016 Buffalo Susan Bergtraum, Nassau BOCES98 2017 Lake Placid Susan Bergtraum, Nassau BOCES99 2018 New York City William Miller, Herkimer-Fulton-Hamilton-Otsego BOCES100 2019 Rochester William Miller, Herkimer-Fulton-Hamilton-Otsego BOCES101 2020 Virtual Fred Langstaff, Eastern Suffolk BOCES

*Deceased

CONVENTION RECORD

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OCT. 27 – 29: 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.

Explore the exhibits and discover countless ways to save money, improve efficiencies and enhance district programs. Enjoy an engaging interactive experience with the exhibitors through live chats, video, links to their websites and documents, appointment setting and more.

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Dedicated Expo Time • 10:25 – 10:55 a.m.

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THURSDAY, OCT . 29


• 11:25 – 11:55 a.m.

EDUCATION EXPO

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Help us honor these outstanding award winners. View special videos of the recipients on the Award tab of the virtual convention platform.

EVERETT R . DYER AWARD FOR DISTINGUISHED SCHOOL BOARD SERVICE • Judith Katz, Former President, New York State School Boards Association

PRESIDENT’S AWARD • Edward J. Nitkewicz, Trustee, South Huntington School Board

NEW YORK STATE 2021 TEACHER OF THE YEAR • Jennifer Wolfe, Oceanside Union Free School District

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Chamber SingersSyosset High School, Syosset Central School DistrictKristin Howell, Director

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20

AGENDA

1:00 – 1:15 p.m. • Welcome & Introduction- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

1:15 – 2:30 p.m. • Session 1 - How to Communicate Risk: Lessons from the Coronavirus Pandemic

How do we best communicate about risk – especially a public health risk such as the coronavirus – to our school communities? During a pandemic, providing accurate, up-to-date information to stakeholders can make the difference between illness and health, life or death. In this interactive session, experts in communication, psychology and public health will discuss how school leaders can convey the appropriate level of risk during emergency situations so that stakeholders can make informed decisions. Panelists: • Makana Chock, Ph.D., Associate Professor, S.I. Newhouse School of Public

Communications, Syracuse University • Peter J. Hotez, M.D., Ph.D., Dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine and

Professor of Pediatrics and Molecular Virology & Microbiology, Baylor College of Medicine • Seema Yasmin, M.D., Clinical Assistant Professor, Medicine - Primary Care and

Population Health, Stanford University • George Latimer, Westchester County Executive Moderator: • David Albert, Chief Communications and Marketing Officer, NYSSBA

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2:45 – 4:00 p.m. • Session 2 - Employee Communications During a Pandemic: Best Practices

Communicating effectively with your school district employees can be a challenge during the best of times, let alone during a global pandemic. In this segment, we’ll explore overall best practices for employee communications and engagement, then focus on communicating during emergencies such as the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Presenters: • Kim Allen, Chief Executive Officer, Dixon Schwabl • Nadine General, Managing Partner, Communications, Dixon Schwabl • Michael Nagler, Superintendent, Mineola Public Schools, and 2020 NYS Superintendent

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21

8:30 – 8:40 a.m. • Introduction and Welcome Jay Worona, Esq., Deputy Executive Director & General Counsel, NYSSBA Neil Block, Esq., President, NYSASA

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State Education Department’s PerspectiveJoin a conversation with the Interim Commissioner of Education and the Vice Chancellor of the New York State Board of Regents on the key educational issues facing school districts right now and in the near future. Find out how the COVID-19 experience has affected ongoing department initiatives and its potential impact on new ones.Speakers: Dr. Betty A. Rosa, Interim Commissioner of Education

T. Andrew Brown, Vice Chancellor, New York State Board of Regents Speaker/Facilitator: Jay Worona, Esq., Deputy Executive Director & General Counsel, NYSSBA

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Age of COVIDDespite the reopening of schools, remote teaching and learning are still central to the delivery of instructional and support services to students. How can districts evaluate the performance of educators and non-instructional staff? How do staffing and the re-organization of instruction implemented to cope with COVID affect APPR requirements? How does a school district face the realities of incompetency and misconduct in a COVID environment? What is the duty of reasonable accommodation and how does it affect evaluation and discipline of staff?Speakers: Erin M. O’Grady-Parent, Esq., Partner, Guercio & Guercio, LLP

Frank W. Miller, Esq., The Law Firm of Frank W. Miller Jeffrey D. Honeywell, Esq., Honeywell Law Firm, PLLC

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8:30 – 8:40 a.m. • Introduction and WelcomeJay Worona, Esq., Deputy Executive Director & General Counsel, NYSSBA

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Laws and RegulationsSchool district responsibilities are continuously evolving. Learn how this year’s actions by the Legislature and the State Education Department have trans-formed those obligations.Speaker: Kimberly A. Fanniff, Esq., Senior Staff Counsel, NYSSBA

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Special Education ConundrumWhen schools closed, students with disabilities posed unique challenges to continuity of learning efforts, exposing districts to potential liability for com-pensatory education. Those challenges remain for students whose conditions may prevent them from returning to reopened schools. Find out about lessons learned that can help districts both better serve such students and minimize their own exposure to liability. Speakers: Andrew J. Freedman, Esq., Partner, Hodgson Russ LLP

Jeffrey J. Weiss, Esq., Partner, Harris Beach PLLCSpeaker/Facilitator: Laura J. Granelli, Esq., Partner, Jaspan Schlesinger LLP

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For sure, an era of social distancing and remote teaching and learning can present potential bargaining issues that may be significant on their own. But school districts are also facing major financial issues that cut across the entire spectrum of daily school operations. Join a discussion of key anticipated areas of bargaining that districts need to prepare for, and possible approaches that can help districts at the bargaining table. Speakers: Gregory J. Guercio, Esq., Partner, Guercio & Guercio, LLP

David S. Shaw, Esq., Partner, Shaw, Perelson, May & Lambert, LLP Jeffrey F. Swiatek, Esq., Partner, Hodgson Russ LLP

Speaker/Facilitator: Eugene R. Barnosky, Esq., Partner, Lamb & Barnosky, LLP- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -11:15 – 11:25 a.m. • Break- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -11:25 a.m. – Noon • School Law: A Year in Review Part II –

New Court Cases and Other RulingsOfficial interpretations of law and regulations affect how school boards govern and operate their schools. Hear how your district might need to adapt to satisfy changes in legal requirements. Speaker: Jeffrey Mongelli, Esq., Senior Staff Counsel, NYSSBA

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Anatomy of District Goal SettingStrand: Skills-Based Training Sponsored by BBS Architects, Landscape Architects & Engineers, P.C.

Setting district goals provides school boards with a mechanism to drive school improvement efforts, increase student achievement and provide direction for the district. Explore best practices and learn strategies for prioritizing and formulating goals based on your district’s critical needs. Presenter: Jamie McPherson, Deputy Director of Leadership Development, NYSSBA

Building a Trauma-Sensitive School Culture Strand: Health, Safety and School Climate Sponsored by CSArch

As part of its strategic plan, the Fulton City School District fo-cused on developing staff capacity to understand and implement trauma-sensitive practices. Learn about the planning, process and resources used to embed these practices in an MTSS framework.

Presenter: Geri Geitner, Director of Student Support Services, Fulton City School District

Bullying and Students with Disabilities Strand: School Law/Employee RelationsSponsored by Utica National Insurance Group

Disabled students are likely to be bullied, but also can be aggres-sors. At the intersection of the Dignity for All Students Act and federal and state laws affecting student discipline, explore your district’s obligations and potential liabilities in both instances. Presenters: Timothy M. Mahoney, Attorney, Frazer & Feldman, LLP, and

Tara L. Moffett, Partner, Girvin & Ferlazzo, P.C.

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Staff Diversity to Benefit Students Strand: Cultural Awareness and Diversity Sponsored by Mosaic Associates Architects

Staff diversity is key for student success in a globalized world. Learn how a diverse teaching and support staff can help prepare students for a global economy, promote empathy, reduce preju-dices and build confidence for later in life. Presenters: Deborah Wortham, Superintendent, Roosevelt Union Free School District,

and Lorna Lewis, Superintendent, Malverne Union Free School District

Using Social Media to Celebrate School Success Strand: Community Relations and School Improvement Sponsored by The Palombo Group

Learn how social media can be used effectively to promote a multitude of district success stories while directly engaging with your community for positive results. Explore Salamanca’s social media journey and success. Presenters: Robert Breidenstein, Superintendent, and Levi Sponeybarger,

Website Operator, Salamanca City School District

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Board Strategies for Avoiding Negative Audit Headlines Strand: Board Governance Sponsored by The ECG Group

School board members – here’s your opportunity to discuss common school audit findings with auditors from the New York Office of the State Comptroller’s Division of Local Government and School Accountability. Presenter: Daniel Acquilano, Manager, Local Official Training Unit, NYS Office of

the State Comptroller

Employee Discipline for Off-School ConductStrand: School Law/Employee RelationsSponsored by Utica National Insurance Group

Staff activities off-school premises can affect a school setting. Learn how to navigate the tension between employee individual rights and the need of school districts to take disciplinary action in response to employee off-school activities. Presenters: Lawrence J. Tenenbaum, Attorney, Jaspan Schlesinger LLP, and

Dana A. Lundberg, Attorney, Lundberg Price P.C.

Mental Health and School Safety Strand: Health, Safety and School ClimateSponsored by CSArch

Explore the connection between mental health and school safe-ty. Get steps that can be taken to provide for a safe and secure school community. Presenters: Susan Vickers, Superintendent, Hunter-Tannersville Central School District,

and Dr. Kevin Smith, Board Certified Forensic Psychiatrist and Private Forensic Psychiatry Consultant

The Future of Work: Are Schools Ready? Strand: Rural Schools

As innovations like AI, cobots and drones are displacing skilled workers and transforming industries, worker training and career pathways must transform too. Explore the changing world of work and the need to prepare today’s students for tomorrow’s jobs. Presenter: Christopher White, Associate Commissioner for the Future of Work,

NYS Department of Labor


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The Journey Toward Equity: The Ossining Story Strand: Cultural Awareness and Diversity Sponsored by Mosaic Associates Architects

Explore the systemic equity initiative in Ossining, which is designed to create multidimensional change at all levels. By empowering students and teachers, systems are being created to disrupt and dismantle the existence of inequity within the system. Presenters: Raymond Sanchez, Superintendent, and Melissa Banta, Board Member,

Ossining Union Free School District

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Government in the Sunshine

Kristin O’Neill, Esq.Assistant Director, NYS Committee on Open Government

Whether you’re concerned about disclosure of records under FOIL, executive sessions, meeting notices or side discussions with fellow board members, you’ll need to know what the Open Meetings Law requires and permits. Bring your questions and get the latest updates.

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Collective Bargaining: Déjà vu or Evolving?Strand: School Law/Employee RelationsSponsored by Utica National Insurance Group

In a post-APPR-dominated era, what are unions and districts mostly concerned with? Find out about hot issues and anticipated trends. How are the effects of COVID-19 and the economy affecting current negotiations? Hear what seems to be working best for districts. Presenters: David S. Shaw, Partner, Shaw, Perelson, May & Lambert, LLP, and

Norma G. Meacham, Attorney, Whiteman, Osterman & Hanna, LLP

Reaching Equity Through Practitioner Belief Systems Strand: Cultural Awareness and DiversitySponsored by Mosaic Associates Architects

Discover the importance of addressing practitioner belief systems to disrupt inequities by examining the partnership between Gates Chili Central School District and NYU Metro Center’s Innovation in Equity and Systemic Change. Presenters: Carol Stehm, Associate Superintendent for Instruction, Gates Chili Central

School District, and David Lopez, Senior Equity Associate, NYU Metro Center’s Innovation in Equity and Systemic Change

State Aid in the Time of COVIDStrand: Finance and FacilitiesSponsored by Campus Construction Management Group, Inc.

COVID-19’s impact on state finances and state aid to schools has been extensive and evolving. Learn the latest on its impact thus far and get up-to-date information and prognostications for the future.Presenter: Anthony Cashara, Co-owner, School Aid Specialists



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A Conversation with SED

Dr. Betty A. RosaInterim Commissioner of Education

T. Andrew BrownVice Chancellor, New York State Board of Regents

In these unprecedented times for education, hear Interim Commissioner Rosa and Regents Vice Chancellor Brown discuss the unique issues facing school districts and the State Education Department. You won’t want to miss this engaging session.

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Employee and Student Mental Health Strand: School Law/Employee RelationsSponsored by Utica Natonal Insurance Group

Against a district’s imperative to ensure a safe school environ-ment, employee and student mental health issues present a thorny thicket of competing legal rights and practicalities. Learn about the legal issues and explore pragmatic solutions, particularly in this COVID-19 environment.Presenters: Wendy K. DeWind, Partner, Hogan, Sarzynski, Lynch, DeWind &

Gregory, LLP, and Stephanie M. Roebuck, Attorney, Keane & Beane, P.C.

Helping Central American Students Strand: Cultural Awareness and Diversity Sponsored by Mosaic Associates Architects

Explore the exposure to trauma experienced by Central American immigrant students and how these events impact their mental health and ability to learn. Then examine culturally responsive interventions and educational practices as tools to promote healing. Presenter: Stephanie Carnes, Bilingual School Social Worker, Putnam-Northern

Westchester BOCES

In-School Based Health Centers: Case Study Strand: Health, Safety and School Climate Sponsored by CSArch

In-school based health centers can have positive effects for school districts. They can improve access to primary physical, mental and dental healthcare, especially for under-served and under-insured populations, resulting in reduced absences and maintaining readiness for learning. Learn more here.Presenters: Charles Davis, School Nurse, and Jennifer Eraca, Director of Student

Services, Curriculum and Instruction, Webutuck Central School District


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Rural Research Practice Partnerships for Continuous Improvement Strand: Rural Schools

How can research-to-practice partnerships (RPP) help rural school board members support educators’ engagement with continuous improvement efforts? Explore how a rural RPP utilizes science-based processes and tools to achieve a district-wide collaborative commitment to continuous improvement. Presenter: Kristen Wilcox, Research & Development Director, NYKids – University at

Albany-State University of New York

Snapshot 10: NYS Superintendent Study Strand: Board GovernanceSponsored by The ECG Group

Get a glimpse of the latest state of the superintendency, trends in school leadership, superintendent-school board relationships, and contractual/retirement data, based on the latest edition of the superintendent study in New York State. Presenters: William Heidenreich, Superintendent, Valley Stream Central High School

District, and Phyllis Harrington, Superintendent, Oceanside Union Free School District

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Sharing Success: Remote Learning Best Practice

Dr. Amy DelCorvo, ModeratorCEO/Executive Director, New York State Association for Computers and Technologies in Education

Hear from a panel of teachers from across New York State who are successfully using remote learning to engage their students during these challenging times. You’ll take away best practices and ideas for using remote learning as a key teaching tool.

10:40 – 11:25 A.M.

Clear, Consistent, Confident CommunicationsStrand: Community Relations and School Improvement Sponsored by The Palombo Group

Whether it is at the market or on Facebook, board members are often confronted by people looking for answers and information. This session will offer tips on responding, both online and in person, and how district-level communications can help. Presenters: Adrienne Leon, Director of Communications, and David Versocki, Chief

Technology Officer, Capital Region BOCES

Model for Equity in Opportunities and OutcomesStrand: Cultural Awareness and DiversitySponsored by Mosaic Associates Architects

Learn how using a four-prong model (Policy-People-Practices-Performance) can systematically retool a school district to preserve equity in opportunities and outcomes in this interactive session. Gain practical steps to implement and impact positive change. Presenters: L. Oliver Robinson, Superintendent, and Elizabeth Wood, Deputy

Superintendent, Shenendehowa Central School District

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School Elections: A Looming New Horizon? Strand: School Law/Employee RelationsSponsored by Utica National Insurance Group

The 2020 school election cycle met unprecedented challenges, including the unavailability of voting machines and forced use of paper ballots. Can this happen again? What lessons were learned? Hear also how new military voter rules affect future library elections. Presenters: Heather M. Cole, Attorney, Ferrara Fiorenza PC, and Mara N. Harvey,

Attorney, Lamb & Barnosky, LLP

Strategies for Effective Board Meetings Strand: Skills-Based Training Sponsored by BBS Architects, Landscape Architects & Engineers, P.C.

Explore how each board member can create an atmosphere that is welcoming to community, has clear, established norms, and fosters transparency and trust. Identify best practices to foster community trust and ensure the board effectively leads the district.Presenter: Mark Snyder, Leadership Development Manager, NYSSBA

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Understanding the Needs of the LGBTQ Student

Jeremy Thode, ModeratorBoard Member, Smithtown Central School District

Let’s have an honest conversation with LGBTQ+ students about their experiences, wishes and needs. Learn how to create a more diverse, accepting and inclusive school culture. Hear the parent and educator perspective. Become a champion for ALL students.

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An Agenda for Rural Schools Strand: Rural Schools

Examine current fiscal and demographic trends in rural school districts. Get an outline of a state policy agenda that would encourage fiscal stability and academic achievement in these school districts. Presenter: Andrew Van Alstyne, Deputy Director of Education and Research,

ASBO New York

Boards and Superintendents Working Together Toward a Culture of ExcellenceStrand: Board GovernanceSponsored by The ECG Group

Get ready for a dynamic, interactive discussion of strategies, tips, tricks and best practices used to build and sustain a collaborative culture of excellence within the board of education and superintendent relationship. Prepare to engage and discuss real-time, real-life, practical situations.Presenters: Kevin McGowan, Superintendent, Brighton Central School District, and

Jason Andrews, Superintendent, Windsor Central School District

Combating Student Substance Abuse: The Legal Landscape Strand: School Law/Employee RelationsSponsored by Utica National Insurance Group

Student use of opioids and vaping is increasing. Explore legally defensible options that can help school districts address the problem. Review applicable rules concerning searches and drug testing, and the structure of agreements with health care providers. Presenters: Neelanjan Choudhury, Attorney, Thomas, Drohan, Waxman, Petigrow &

Mayle, LLP, and Carol A. Melnick, Attorney, Jaspan Schlesinger LLP



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8:30 – 9:15 A.M. My Brother’s Keeper Strand: Cultural Awareness and DiversitySponsored by Mosaic Associates Architects

My Brother’s Keeper gives boys and young men of color opportunities for leadership development and civic engagement that can result in better self-esteem and clear pathways to success. Learn more about this important initiative.Presenter: Dr. Anael Alston, Assistant Commissioner: Office of Access, Equity, and

Community Engagement, New York State Education Department

Special Education: A Primer Strand: School Law/Employee RelationsSponsored by Utica National Insurance Group

It is important that school board members fully understand the rules that define their obligation to educate students with disabilities. Learn more about those rules and hear about the current state of affairs such as how to address the needs of students with disabilities who were not properly served through remote learning, in this constantly evolving area of law. Presenter: Jacob S. Feldman, Partner, Frazer & Feldman, LLP

The Best Candidate: Inclusive, Competency-Based Hiring Strand: Community Relations and School Improvement Sponsored by The Palombo Group

The strength of any organization lies in its people. Learn how one district thoughtfully and meaningfully used inclusive, competency-based hiring and engaged constituents to identify and hire the best candidate for the important position of high school principal. Presenters: Dennis O’Hara, Superintendent, and Carolyn Probst, Assistant to the

Superintendent for Educational Services & Student Outcomes, Hauppauge Union Free School District

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Understanding School Finance: Foundation AidStrand: Finance and Facilities Sponsored by Campus Construction Management Group, Inc.

Since its creation in 2007, Foundation Aid has been a prominent part of the discourse in the education community. Join us for an in-depth discussion of the formula, its history and its future. Presenters: Brian Fessler, Director of Governmental Relations, NYSSBA, and

Brian Cechnicki, Director of Education Finance, New York State Education Department

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Transportation in a Pandemic Environment

David ChristopherExecutive Director, New York Association for Pupil Transportation

With nearly 60% of students riding buses to school, student transportation under COVID-19 has been one of the most challenging issues addressed by district leaders. Learn how the new transportation guidelines are working and how school district transportation has fared since school started. Examine the ongoing challenges districts face.

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9:25 – 10:10 A.M.

COVID-19 School District Budget & Financial ImplicationsStrand: Finance and Facilities Sponsored by Campus Construction Management Group, Inc.

The COVID-19 epidemic hit right during state and school district budget planning, creating unprecedented uncertainty in the process. Gain key insight into the short- and long-term financial impacts of COVID-19 and what it may mean for your school district. Presenters: Brady Regan, Senior Analytics Advisor, and Michael Vespi, Senior

Analytics Advisor, Forecast5 Analytics, Inc.

Promoting Cultural Awareness Between Segregated School Districts Strand: Cultural Awareness and DiversitySponsored by Mosaic Associates Architects

Scholars from two historically segregated school districts on Long Island share how the districts have engaged in a four-year collaborative initiative that allowed each to embrace their own cultural identity, while learning to accept that of others. Hear about their success.Presenters: Adeola Tella-Williams, Educator, Uniondale Union Free School District, and

Joe LaTorre, Educator, Oceanside Union Free School District

School Data Privacy and Security Strand: School Law/Employee RelationsSponsored by Utica National Insurance Group

New rules for the protection of school district data went into effect July 1, 2020. Is your district properly prepared to implement them? Review the new privacy and security mandates and the consequences of less than full compliance. Presenters: Sara E. Visingard, Attorney, Harris Beach PLLC, and

Melanie J. Beardsley, Attorney, Webster Szanyi LLP


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10:40 – 11:25 A.M.

Conducting Fair and Unbiased Superintendent Evaluations Strand: Skills-Based TrainingSponsored by BBS Architects, Landscape Architects & Engineers, P.C.

Explore what school boards need to develop and support an effective superintendent. Learn how to minimize challenges and build a positive relationship through the evaluation process. Presenter: Darci D’Ercole, Director of Leadership Development, NYSSBA

Culturally Responsive Curriculum Programs Strand: Cultural Awareness and Diversity Sponsored by Mosaic Associates Architects

Learn about effective practices that empower school districts to positively change educational and life trajectories for students of color through curriculum infusion models, culturally relevant programming and district-wide professional learning to support teachers and administrators. Presenters: Fatima Morrell, Associate Superintendent for Culturally and Linguistically

Responsive Initiatives, and Dalphne Bell, Director of Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Initiatives, Buffalo City School District

Implementing the ED Climate Surveys Strand: Health, Safety and School ClimateSponsored by CSArch

The highest priority of a school district is to ensure the safety and well-being of students and staff. Learn how North Bellmore implemented the ED Climate Surveys to measure their community’s perceptions about student engagement, environment and safety. Presenters: Marie Testa, Superintendent, and Janet Pollitt, Assistant Superintendent

for Curriculum and Instruction, North Bellmore Union Free School District

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10:40 – 11:25 A.M., CONT.

Mock Section 3020-a Hearing Strand: School Law/Employee Relations Sponsored by Utica National Insurance Group

Get a first-hand look at how the section 3020-a process works through a simulated executive session and a simulated hearing. Gain insight into the importance of preparation and the issues that can come up. Presenters: Neil M. Block, Partner, and Christopher J. Clayton, Attorney,

Ingerman Smith LLP

Systemic Improvement Through Stakeholder Engagement & Partnership Strand: Community Relations and School Improvement Sponsored by The Palombo Group

Examine the gradual transformation of the State Education Department’s Office of Special Education and the lessons learned in leading from a position that believes in the power of stakeholders for improving results for students with disabilities. Presenters: Kathleen Milliman, Chief of Special Education Services, New York State

Education Department, and Helene Fallon, Associate Director and Professional Development Specialist, Long Island University

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11:55 A.M. – 12:40 P.M.

Diverse and Equal: A Student Perspective

Dr. Luvelle Brown, ModeratorSuperintendent, Ithaca City School District

Lisa Johnson, ModeratorAssistant Executive Director, NYS Caucus of Black School Board Members, and Board Member, Amityville Union Free School District

The post-Millennial generation – those born from 1997 to 2012 – is the most racially and ethnically diverse generation in our country’s history. Get a perspective on diversity from a student panel and students’ role in advocating for equity in schools and community.

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11:55 A.M. – 12:40 P.M.

Equity for Rural Upstate Students Strand: Rural Schools

Equity cuts across all segments of society. As population demo-graphics shift in New York State, resources can become scarce, leading to reduced opportunities for students. This is a story about harnessing resources for the state’s rural students. Presenter: Timothy Mundell, Superintendent, Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central

School District

Pandemic-Related Employment Issues Strand: School Law/Employee RelationsSponsored by Utica National Insurance Group

Coronavirus is the latest pandemic-related illness to affect schools. Gain insight about strategies and best practices learned from this and past pandemics that can be used to address employment related issues that arise in this context. Presenters: Richard J. Guercio, Partner, and Gary L. Steffanetta, Partner,


Policy Round-Up: Yearly Review and Hot Topics Strand: Skills-Based Training Sponsored by BBS Architects, Landscape Architects & Engineers, P.C.

NYSSBA Policy staff will bring you the latest hot topics in policies for you to better position your district for the coming challenges.Presenter: Jessica Goldstein, Deputy Director of Policy Services, NYSSBA

School Counseling Programs for Student Mental Health Strand: Health, Safety and School Climate Sponsored by CSArch

Examine how a mandated school counseling program enhances student social/emotional well-being by providing Tier I interven-tions, which support the mental health regulations and social/emotional benchmarks. Presenters: Kathleen Corbett, NYSSCA Executive Board, Region 1 Governor, and

Robert Rotunda, Executive Director, New York State School Counselor Association


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School Board Meeting: The Musical

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Are your trustees and administrators “singing the same tune”? NYSSBA staff and Broadway actors stage a musical mock school board meeting – an educational, thought-provoking, entertaining romp that shines a light on board missteps while offering best practices between songs and scenes.

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31

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8:30 – 10:30 A.M. Recorded Remarks

• President’s Remarks • Report of the Executive Director • Report of the Treasurer

The Business Meeting

• President’s Welcome • Meeting Procedures and Instructions • Announcement of a Quorum • Adoption of Order of Business • Adoption of Rules of Conduct for the Business Meeting

Election of Officers • Announcement of Election Results – Areas 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12

Consideration of Proposed Resolutions

• Report of the Resolutions Committee • Consideration of Proposed Resolutions Recommended

for Adoption • Consideration of Proposed Resolutions Not Recommended

for Adoption

Other Business

ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING

2nd Vice President Area 4 DirectorSANDRA H. RUFFO

TreasurerTHOMAS NESPECA

PresidentFRED LANGSTAFF

1st Vice President Area 10 DirectorPEGGY ZUGIBE

Did You Know?

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For additional information regarding The Empire Plan or the Excelsior Plan, public employers may visit our website at www.cs.ny.gov or email the Public Employer Liaison

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2020 Exhibitor Honor Roll . . . . . . . . . 52

Legal Partners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

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EDUCATION EXPO

EXHIBITORS, SPONSORS & PARTNERS

Enjoy the engaging interactive experience with the exhibitors through live chats,

video, links to their websites and documents, appointment

setting and more.

Explore the exhibits and discover countless ways to save money, improve efficiencies and

enhance district programs.

Visit exhibitors’ virtual booths by clicking on the Exhibitor tab on the convention

platform home page. Then enter a booth by clicking on

the exhibitor’s name. There you will have access to a

chat function, email function and appointment-setting

opportunities. You will also find links to websites, brochures

and videos.

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NYSSBA is proud to honor a dedicated group of exhibitors that have participated in our Annual Convention for 10 cumulative years or more. We thank this special group for their ongoing support of NYSSBA.

50+ YEARSMosaic Associates Architects (51)Nickerson Corporation (50)

40+ YEARSNew York State School Music Association (46)Tetra Tech Architects & Engineers (43)

30+ YEARSUtica National Insurance Group (39)NY Thomas Team (32)

20+ YEARSHunt Engineers, Architects & Surveyors P.C. (29)New York Schools Insurance Reciprocal (NYSIR) (29)Campus Construction Management Group, Inc. (27)

Turner Construction Company (27)C&S Companies (24)Core BTS (24)MARCH Associates Architects & Planners (21)Young + Wright Architectural (21)

15+ YEARSCSArch (19)LifeTrack Services, Inc. (18)The Palombo Group (18)ASVAB Career Exploration Program (17)U.W. Marx Company (17)

BBS Architects, Landscape Architects & Engineers, P.C. (16)School Aid Specialists, LLC (16)BOCES of New York State (15)Lamb & Barnosky, LLP (15)Michael Shilale Architects (15)

10+ YEARSDaktronics (14)Bold Systems (13)LaBella Associates, D.P.C. (13)NYS Deferred Compensation Program (13)

PERMA (12) The ECG Group (11)BoardDocs – A DILIGENT BRAND (10)

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LEGAL PARTNERS


Abrams, Fensterman, Fensterman, Eisman, Formato, Ferrara, Wolf & Carone, LLP

• 81 Main Street, Suite 306 White Plains, NY 10601-1719 (914) 607-7010 Fax (914) 607-3595

Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC

• One Lincoln Center 110 West Fayette Street Syracuse, NY 13202-1355 (315) 218-8000 Fax (315) 218-8100

• 1010 Franklin Avenue Suite 200 Garden City, NY 11530-2900 (516) 267-6300 Fax (516) 267-6301

• 600 Third Avenue 22nd Floor New York, NY 10016-1915 (646) 253-2300 Fax (646)-253-2301

• 22 Corporate Woods Albany, NY 12211-2503 (518) 533-3000 Fax (518) 533-3299

• Avant Building 200 Delaware Avenue Suite 900 Buffalo, NY 14202-2107 (716) 566-2800 Fax (716) 566-2808

• 350 Linden Oaks 3rd Floor Rochester, NY 14625-2825 (585) 362-4700 Fax (585) 362-4701

• 268 Broadway Suite 104 Saratoga Springs, NY 12866-4281 (518) 533-3090

• 501 Main Street Utica, NY 13501-1245 (315) 738-1223 Fax (315) 724-2074

Ferrara Fiorenza PC

• 5010 Campuswood Drive East Syracuse, NY 13057-1222 (315) 437-7600 Fax (315) 437-7744

• 290 Linden Oaks, Suite 230 Rochester, NY 14625-2815 (585) 441-0345 Fax (585) 563-6883

• 95 Brown Road Suite 223 Ithaca, NY 14850 (607) 272-5669

Frazer & Feldman, LLP

• 1415 Kellum Place Suite 201 Garden City, NY 11530-1604 (516) 742-7777 Fax (516) 742-7868

Girvin & Ferlazzo, P.C.

• 20 Corporate Woods Blvd. Albany, NY 12211-2829 (518) 462-0300 Fax (518) 462-5037


• 77 Conklin Street Farmingdale, NY 11735-2502 (516) 694-3000 Fax (516) 694-4738

• 24 Century Hill Drive Suite 101 Latham, NY 12110-2133 (518) 690-7000 Fax (518) 690-0783

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LEGAL PARTNERS


Harris Beach PLLC

• 99 Garnsey Road Pittsford, NY 14534-4565 (585) 419-8800 Fax (585) 419-8801

• 677 Broadway Suite 1101 Albany, NY 12207-2989 (518) 427-9700 Fax (518) 427-0235

• 726 Exchange Street Suite 1000 Buffalo, NY 14210-1466 (716) 200-5050 Fax (716) 200-5201

• 119 East Seneca Street Ithaca, NY 14850-4565 (607) 273-6444 Fax (607) 273-6802

• 100 Wall Street New York, NY 10005-3701 (212) 687-0100 Fax (212) 687-0659

• 333 West Washington Street Suite 200 Syracuse, NY 13202-9204 (315) 423-7100 Fax (315) 422-9331

• The Omni 333 Earle Ovington Blvd. Suite 901 Uniondale, NY 11553-3622 (516) 880-8484 Fax (516) 880-8483

• 445 Hamilton Avenue Suite 1206 White Plains, NY 10601-1833 (914) 683-1200 Fax (914) 683-1210

• Saratoga Springs 358 Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY 12866-7102 (518) 587-0551 Fax (518) 587-0338

Hodgson Russ LLP

• 140 Pearl Street Suite 100 Buffalo, NY 14202-4040 (716) 856-4000 (800) 724-5184 Fax (716) 849-0349

Hogan, Sarzynski, Lynch, DeWind & Gregory, LLP

• P.O. Box 660 Binghamton, NY 13902-0660

• (For UPS packages use) 520 Columbia Drive Suite 204 Johnson City, NY 13790-3300 (607) 797-4839 Fax (607) 797-6123

Honeywell Law Firm, PLLC

• 187 Wolf Road Suite 202 Albany, NY 12205-1611 (518) 512-4580 Fax (518) 512-4597

Ingerman Smith, L.L.P.

• 150 Motor Parkway Suite 400 Hauppauge, NY 11788-5108 (631) 261-8834 Fax (631) 261-0523 Fax (631) 261-8851

• 550 Mamaroneck Avenue Suite 209 Harrison, NY 10528-1617 (914) 777-1134 Fax (914) 777-1955

Jaspan Schlesinger LLP

• 300 Garden City Plaza Garden City, NY 11530-3302 (516) 746-8000 Fax (516) 393-8282

• 56 Park Avenue P.O. Box 239 Suffern, NY 10901-0239 (845) 357-0036 Fax (845) 357-0297

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LEGAL PARTNERS


Keane & Beane, P.C.

• 445 Hamilton Avenue Suite 1500 White Plains, NY 10601-1835 (914) 946-4777 Fax (914) 946-6868

• 505 Park Avenue 20th Floor New York, NY 10022-1106 (646) 794-5747 Fax (914) 946-6868

• 200 Westage Business Center Suite 120 Fishkill, NY 12524-2286 (845) 896-0120 Fax (914) 946-6868

Lamb & Barnosky, LLP

• 534 Broadhollow Road Suite 210 P.O. Box 9034 Melville, NY 11747-9034 (631) 694-2300 Fax (631) 694-2309

Lundberg Price P.C.

• 202 West Fourth Street Jamestown, NY 14701-4982 (716) 664-2346 Fax (716) 664-2439

Frank W. Miller Law Firm

• 6575 Kirkville Road East Syracuse, NY 13057-9809 (315) 234-9900 Fax (315) 234-9908

John E. Osborn, P.C.

• 7 Penn Plaza Suite 914 New York, NY 10001-3924 (212) 576-2670 Fax (212) 686-4023

Shaw, Perelson, May & Lambert, LLP

• 21 Van Wagner Road Poughkeepsie, NY 12603-1815 (845) 486-4200 Fax (845) 486-4268

• 115 Stevens Avenue Valhalla, NY 10595-1203 (914) 741-9870 Fax (914) 741-9875

Stafford, Owens, Piller, Murnane, Kelleher & Trombley, PLLC

• P.O. Box 2947 One Cumberland Avenue Plattsburgh, NY 12901-1833 (518) 561-4400 Fax (518) 561-4848

Law Offices of Thomas M. Volz PLLC

• 280 Smithtown Blvd. Nesconset, NY 11767-2054 (631) 366-2700 Fax (631) 256-1704

Thomas, Drohan, Waxman, Petigrow & Mayle, LLP

• 2517 Route 52 Hopewell Junction, NY 12533-3227 (845) 592-7000 Fax (845) 592-7020

Webster Szanyi LLP

• 1400 Liberty Building Buffalo, NY 14202-3614 (716) 842-2800 Fax (716) 845-6709

Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP

• One Commerce Plaza Albany, New York 12260-2886 (518) 487-7600 Fax (518) 487-7777

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