2010 Summer Business Management Workshop
Summer Business Management Workshop
July 18-21, 2010
Holiday Inn Albany
Join us for the 2010 Summer Business Management Workshop!
Registrations are now being accepted for the 41st Annual Summer Business Management Workshop to be held in Albany, July 18-21, 2010. Purchase your registration at http://www.nysasbo.org/catalog/82/summerbusinessmanagementworkshop. Addressing the needs of school business officials, clerks, treasurers and payroll / personnel, the following strands will be offered for enrichment during this summer’s workshop:
Critical Issues • District Clerk • District Treasurer • Payroll / Personnel • School Business Officials Fiscal
All strands of the workshop will be offered at the Holiday Inn Albany on Wolf Road. Participants should register at the Holiday Inn Albany. For those of you registering on Sunday, please join us for the Sunday evening reception and for Monday’s opening remarks, welcome, and keynote address. If you are registering on Monday, please plan to register early so you will have a seat for Monday’s opening remarks, welcome and keynote address. Districts are encouraged to send multiple representatives and to register early.
Please note that following the Welcome Reception on Sunday evening, you will be on your own for dinner as in past years. Monday evening has been left unscheduled once again to allow you some freedom to choose from the many restaurants available on Wolf Road for dinner. Both Sunday and Monday evening provide great informal networking opportunities for you. A dinner has been scheduled for Tuesday evening, to be followed by entertainment.
Certificates will be awarded at the end of different sessions for each strand for those who qualify to receive them. Check the schedule for specific sessions where certificates will be awarded. Remember to sign up for your meals in advance. Meals cannot be ordered on site. NYSASBO is not handling housing requests. You must secure your reservations directly with the hotels. Please note the registration procedures to secure your housing are below.
Keynote Speaker: Joel Weintraub
Joel Weintraub is a “humorous educator” who has managed to merge the two formerly disparate worlds of comedy and education. By combining his professional comedy experience with his Master's degree in Exercise Physiology and his Bachelor's in Health Education from Temple University, Joel has entertained and educated audiences as diverse as physicians, attorneys, accountants, church groups, synagogues and even burglar alarm installers. From the “World Bank” to Dangerfield’s Comedy Club to major radio stations, the local news and the Food Channel… they have all laughed and learned with “Humor for the Health of It”.
Experience how to laugh at yourself and be motivated to take the time to capture the joy while discovering a fresh perspective on life. Learn how humor can increase creativity, productivity, memory and reduce the incidence of disease. Exercise and nutrition tips are also included.
The world is riddled with stress and it is difficult to find time for work/life balance, but you will learn how to manage your stress while finding a few extra minutes in your day for yourself and your family. You also discover how to how to change from a state of depression and anxiety to one of happiness, hope and productivity; but perhaps most important of all, you learn about the magical benefits of incorporating humor in your life.
2010 SBMW Schedule
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Payroll/Personnel | District Clerk | District Treasurer | SBO Fiscal | Critical Issues |
| Sunday, July 18, 2010 Registration 3:00 p.m. |
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| Monday, July 19, 2010 Opening Session 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Keynote: Joel Weintraub, Health Humor |
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| Break 10:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. |
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| Session I 10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
Civil Service Laws & Rules Human Resource Management Get answers to your questions on Civil Service testing and classification, payroll certification, and oversight of transactions and records. (Poolside) Presenter: Frank Belleville, NYS Department of Civil Service |
Duties and Responsibilities of the School District Clerk Educational Enterprise The lively and unique position of a School District Clerk carries with it a set of specific laws and regulations to be followed as well as areas in which discretion must be used. This session will help you understand those requirements and will highlight the expectations and skills needed to be knowledgeable and confident. (Stonehenge B) Presenter: Veronica Walker, Pittsford CSD |
How Does Your Management Letter Compare? Financial Resource Management CPE Credit Available Join in the discussion on a review of common audit findings and some possible solutions from people in the know. (Stonehenge A/D) Presenter: Alan Walther, The Bonadio Group |
Negotiating with a Zero CPI Financial Resource Management CPE Credit Available Negotiations are difficult and even more so in these lean economic times. Build on your practices with cost saving ideas and best practices during difficult financial times. (Phoenix Ballroom) Presenter: Mark Reinharz, Bond, Schoeneck & King |
Selling Your Budget and Bond in Tough Fiscal Times Financial Resource Management Participate in a full and honest disclosure of Dollars and Sense best practices for getting community buy-in for your budget and bonds. (Stonehenge C) Presenters: Michael Conte, Syntax Communications; Gary Valenti, Brighton CSD |
| Lunch 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
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| Session II 1:15 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. |
Current Development in Payroll Issues Part I Human Resource Management CPE Credit Available We will discuss the new rules for cell phones and other electronic equipment, payments to foreign persons or businesses, COBRA, social security coverage for workers, and the effect of non-elective employer contributions to a 403(b) plan. (Poolside) Presenter: Fran Reina, IRS |
Calendar Preparation Educational Enterprise Meeting deadlines and keeping timelines are two important areas in the life of a School District Clerk. This session will provide a review of the annual duties of the District Clerk from a calendar perspective to help district clerks effectively structure their responsibilities. (Stonehenge B) Presenter: Kimberly Fanniff, NYSSBA |
“Today’s Special”—Special Aid Fund Financial Resource Management CPE Credit Available We will review the accounting requirements in the Special Aid Fund and the importance of grant compliance, including necessary journal entries and form filings. (Stonehenge A/D) Presenters:Steven Lenz, Cullen & Danowski LLP; Representatives from NYSEDs |
BOCES Shared Services Educational Enterprise Find out the shared services offered to component districts through BOCES. (Phoenix Ballroom) Presenters: Gregory Beall; Dr. Jennifer Bolton-Carls, Otsego/Northern Catskills BOCES |
Insurance Bids and Coverage Concerns Property Acquisition and Management This will be a frank discussion from the professionals for keeping insurance costs and liabilities down; reducing risk and safety training; liability trends; and protecting databases against pilferage and security breaches.Managing crisis situations. (Stonehenge C) Presenters: Paul Donovan and Greg Hawk, NYSIR; Shelley Levine, School Insurance Group/Bollinger |
| Break 2:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. |
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| Clinic 2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. |
Current Development in Payroll Issues Part II Human Resource Management Learn about the new way to adjust employment tax returns with the Form 941X and changes to the Form 944 program. Stipends, reimbursements and benefits, including property tax exemptions, may have payroll tax implications. We will discuss the taxability of cash and non-cash income, recordkeeping hints, and who to contact for help on payroll or reporting issues. (Poolside) Presenter: Fran Reina, IRS |
The Answer to Your Question is… Educational Enterprise This session is designed for all clerks to have the opportunity to share best practices, to ask questions, and to engage in lively discussions. Networking with others has always been an important and valuable segment of the summer workshop. (Stonehenge B) Presenter: Veronica Walker, Pittsford CSD |
Preparing Special Aid Forms—FS10, FS10-A, FS-25, FS10F. Financial Resource Management CPE Credit Available This is a hands-on session for preparing special aid forms. Bring your calculator. (Stonehenge A/D) Presenters:Representatives from NYSED |
BOCES Shared Services Continued Educational Enterprise Continuation of the BOCES shared services session. (Phoenix Ballroom) Presenters: Gregory Beall; Dr. Jennifer Bolton-Carls, Otsego/Northern Catskills BOCES |
Transportation Consortium Operations Support Services Review with Doug Carter the steps towards creating a shared or cooperative transportation program for out-of-district busing. You will learn how to operate out-of-district busing more efficiently and save money, possibly a lot of money in what can otherwise be an expensive per pupil component of a school budget. (Stonehenge C) Presenter: Doug Carter, Southern Westchester BOCES |
| Tuesday, July 20, 2010 Cracker Barrel 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. |
Hot Topics Human Resource Management What’s hot in payroll and personnel. (Poolside) Presenters: Payroll / Personnel Strand Committee |
Extraclassroom Activity Fun(d)—To Tax or Not to Tax Financial Resource Management CPE Credit Available Join us as we review the positions in the Extraclassroom Activity Fund and their interaction, as well as a review of suggested forms and best practices. (Stonehenge A/D) Presenters: Linda Wager, East Greenbush CSD; Jay O’Connor, Education Management Services, NYSED |
Elements of a Tier 1 403(b) Third Party Administrator |
Elements of a Tier 1 403(b) Third Party Administrator Human Resource Management Presenter: Susan Alldredge, The OMNI Group, Inc. |
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| Session III 9:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. |
Payroll and Personnel Files Human Resource Management What information do we need and where do we put it? What are the typical contents of payroll and human resource files? What is the process to audit these files? Attend this session and get the answers! (Poolside) Presenter: Nancy Taylor, Management Advisory Group |
Annual Meeting/Budget Vote Prep Educational Enterprise This session will provide an opportunity to review the responsibilities required for the preparation of conducting an Annual Meeting—Budget Vote/Board Election. A thorough checklist of activities to be done prior to the day of the vote is essential to fulfilling duties and responsibilities and presenting an organized and professional approach. Information will be presented with regard to registration procedures, legal notices, information sharing to the community, securing vote day inspectors and other duties that need to be done in preparation for the Annual Meeting—Budget Vote/Board Election. (Stonehenge B) Presenter: John A. Miller, Esq., Bond, Schoeneck, and King, PLLC |
“The Other Funds”—Trust & Agency, Expendable & Non-Expendable Trust & School Lunch Financial Resource Management CPE Credit Available Join this review of proper accounting procedures and recordkeeping involved in these funds. (Stonehenge A/D) Presenter: Jim Amell, Marvin & Co. PC |
Tough Times Are Here Financial Resource Management CPE Credit Available Discussion of budget implications and cost cutting for funding and rate changes in ERS, TRS, and healthcare. (Phoenix Ballroom) Presenter: Jay O’Connor, Education Management Services, NYSED |
Contract Negotiations & Trends Human Resource Management CPE Credit Available Be careful what you offer. This session will discuss the cost of incentives, schedules etc. The bigger picture cost of contract language for support staff (cafeteria, transportation, clerical and custodial), will also be reviewed. (Stonehenge C) Presenter: David S. Shaw, Esq., Shaw, Perelson, May & Lambert, LLP |
| Break 10:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. |
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| Session IV 10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
Calculating Comings and Goings: What is the Right Way? Human Resource Management CPE Credit Available Learn what information is needed for tracking staff as days worked, contract details and final payouts for staff. (Poolside) Presenter: David S. Shaw, Esq., Shaw, Perelson, May & Lambert, LLP |
Annual Meeting/Day of and After Educational Enterprise This session will provide an opportunity to review the responsibilities required on the day of and those required after the Annual Meeting—budget vote/board election. What about voter challenges? How are the votes tallied? What are the requirements during voting day? How do you handle an upset voter? What am I required to do after the vote? These are all questions, plus others, that will be answered at this session. An efficiently conducted vote will ensure a smooth event and instill public confidence in the school district. (Stonehenge B) Presenter: John A. Miller, Esq., Bond, Schoeneck, and King, PLLC |
“A Capital Idea”—Capital Fund Accounting Financial Resource Management CPE Credit Available Gain the tools necessary to monitor capital projects carefully and accurately to maximize your district’s finances. (Stonehenge A/D) Presenter: Jim Amell, Marvin & Co. PC |
Smart Purchasing Property Acquisition & Management Discussion of purchasing law, bidding, and the procurement process (GML 103,104) (Phoenix Ballroom) Presenter: Paul Brennan, NIGPA, NYS SAMPO, Rockland County |
Shared Services and Cooperative Agreements Support Services Find out what shared services are being used by other school districts. Perhaps one will work for you. Discover Shared Services Aid for transportation: full cost benefit model and competitive models. (Stonehenge C) Presenters: William Hamilton, Jordan Elbridge CSD |
| Lunch 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
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| Session V 1:15 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. |
Audit and Internal Controls Financial Resource Management CPE Credit Available Learn what the state auditors are looking for from two state auditors. Know what to expect and how to be prepared for an audit. (Poolside) Presenters: Wendy Bolton and Greta McCauley, Office of the State Comptroller |
Executive Session/3020a Educational Enterprise This session will provide participants familiarity with executive session procedures, the topics which may be discussed by the Board of Education in executive session, and the guidelines under the Education Law that define when and how to conduct it. The involvement of the District Clerk will be reviewed with regard to the agenda, meeting minutes, legal reasons for an Executive Session and Board actions. An in-depth discussion of the 3020a process will be presented. (Stonehenge B) Presenter: John A. Miller, Esq., Bond, Schoeneck, and King, PLLC |
“CYA – Cover Your Assets”—Fixed Assets Certificates for the District Treasurer strand will be distributed upon completion of this session to those who qualify. |
What’s New in Internal Controls Financial Resource Management CPE Credit Available Get involved in this lively discussion of internal controls, segregation of duties, cash controls, etc. Come with questions. (Phoenix Ballroom) Presenters: Barbara Salatto,Eastern Suffolk BOCES; Don Hoffmann, Cullen & Danowski LLP Certificates for the SBO Fiscal Strand will be distributed upon completion of this session to those who qualify. |
Maintaining and Protecting Your Technology and Data Information Management Get the information you need to discuss how to best protect your technology and data with your IT staff. The focus of this session is on virtual servers—data preservation—data location and the cost for not doing it. (Stonehenge C) Presenters: Josh Finn, Homer CSD; Kevin Solan, Jordan Elbridge CSD |
| Break 2:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. |
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| Clinic 2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. |
Audit and Internal Controls Continued Financial Resource Management CPE Credit Available This is a continuation of the previous session. (Poolside) Presenters: Wendy Bolton and Greta McCauley, Office of the State Comptroller |
And Your Next Question Is … Educational Enterprise This session will be a second opportunity to share best practices and to also answer any questions gleaned from workshop sessions. (Stonehenge B) Presenters: Veronica Walker, Pittsford CSD; Elizabeth Bajor, Lewiston-Porter CSD |
Preparing Fixed Asset & Depreciation Schedule Property Acquisition and Management CPE Credit Available Continuation of fixed asset discussion. Bring your calculator!! (Stonehenge A/D) Presenter: Joan Scordino, Broome-Delaware-Tioga BOCES. |
Calculating the Cost of Negotiations Human Resource Management CPE Credit Available Negotiations result in changes that have obvious fiscal implications such as percentage increase and hidden costs such as language related to use of sick days. This clinic will review the hidden costs of settlements and how to calculate them. (Stonehenge C) Presenter: Dr. Alan Groveman, Connetquot CSD Certificates for the Critical Issues strand will be distributed upon completion of this session to those who qualify. |
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| Wednesday, July 21, 2010 Cracker Barrel 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. |
Best Practices: How Do You Do It? Human Resource Management Roundtable discussion, Q&A on payroll and human resource related issues from conference or personal work issues. (Poolside) Presenters: Payroll / Personnel Strand Committee |
Treasurers Roundtable Financial Resource Management You ask, we’ll answer! There will be an opportunity throughout the conference to submit questions which will be addressed by the committee in this session. (Stonehenge A/D) Presenters: Treasurer’s Committee and Jay O’Connor, Education Management Services, NYSED |
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| Break 9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. |
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| Session VI 9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. |
Best Practices: How Do You Do It? Continued Human Resource Management Best Practices Continued (Poolside) Presenters: Payroll/ Personnel Committee Certificates for the Payroll/ Personnel strand will be distributed upon completion of this session to those who qualify. |
Legal Notices and Board Correspondence Educational Enterprise This session will provide participants with an understanding of correspondence connected with the Board of Education. Ms. May will discuss correspondence generated by the actions taken by the Board of Education, review legal requirements for providing public notice of meetings, and review legal notice requirements for the Annual Meeting, Special District Meetings, Budget Revote, Public Hearings. She will also review the formulation of resolutions for Board action. (Phoenix Ballroom) Presenter: Margo May, Esq., Shaw, Perelson, May and Lambert LLP Certificates for the District Clerk strand will be distributed upon completion of this session to those who qualify. |
ARRA Year 2—The Final Adventure Financial Resource Management CPE Credit Available Learn what documentation is needed for the final round of the ARRA stimulus package. Get your information directly from the State Education Department who is dealing with the Federal Government on this program. (Stonehenge A/B/C/D) Presenter: Charles Szuberla, School Operations and Management Services, NYSED |
ARRA Year 2—The Final Adventure | ARRA Year 2—The Final Adventure |
| Legislative Session 10:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Presenter: Steven Van Hoesen, Director of Government Relations & Professional Services, NYSASBO |
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| Lunch 11:15 a.m. |
Purchasing Registrations
Please purchase your registrations for this conference in the on-line store at: www.nysasbo.org/catalog.
SBMW Certificate Requirements
NYSASBO has developed a New York State School Business Management Institute effective July 1, 2009, to support school business professionals by offering them a comprehensive program of professional development to ensure effective and ethical management of educational resources in school districts across New York State. For those who must meet the requirements of the State Education Department’s School District Business Leader (SDBL) certification, participation in the Institute’s program is also an efficient and effective way of receiving all the hours of continuing education required to maintain certification. In line with the Institute’s requirements, enrollees attending the workshop may receive a certificate for their selected strand by attendance at four (4) regular sessions of the chosen strand at each of three (3) Summer Business Management Workshops within the five (5) year enrollment period. You may enroll in the New York State School Business Management Institute on the NYSASBO website at http://www.nysasbo.org/files/NYS-SBMI%20Enrollment%20Form.pdf.
Based upon past requirements of the SBMW program, those who are completing their final year for the strand they have chosen will be awarded their certificate of completion after the specified session in the schedule, if they have met the requirements below.
- Two consecutive years of participation in the same strand for the District Treasurer and Payroll certificate.
- Three consecutive years of participation in the same strand for the SBO-Fiscal, Critical Issues and District Clerk certificate.
- A roster of forecasted certificate recipients will be posted near the registration desk. Please take a few moments to confirm that your name appears on the list if you anticipate receiving your certificate this year. Once you have received an SBMW certificate under the old requirements your receipt of a future SBMW certificate will be subject to the new Institute requirements.
Instructional Materials Policy
Handouts are organized and distributed by strand selection. Participants receive a full set of handouts for their selected strand (see registration form.) If you wish to receive materials for a strand other than the one in which you’ve registered, you may purchase additional strand materials for $25 per strand. You will receive your selected materials as you check in at the SBMW registration desk, located at the Holiday Inn Albany, Upper Mezzanine. You also have the option to purchase a CD-ROM containing all strand materials for $75 which will be mailed upon completion of the workshop. Those who wish to attend sessions outside their selected strand will not receive any handouts for that session unless they have pre-ordered a full set of materials. NYSASBO will honor requests submitted prior to July 2, 2010.
SUNY New Paltz Course Information
The Department of Educational Administration at SUNY New Paltz is offering School Business for Administrators (EDA773 95/96), earning three graduate credits towards the Certificate of Advanced Study for students participating in the 2010 NYSASBO Summer Business Management Workshop at Albany. This course is acceptable for course credit in both the SBL/SDL (school building/district leader certification) & SDBL (school district business leader certification) programs.
Course Focus
The course for 2010 will focus on salient knowledge and skills needed to lead potential and current school leaders to work more effectively and efficiently in turbulent times as well as crises and emergency situations, creating a safe environment to maximize order and provide resources so that all personnel and students can function at capacity. This seminar is held at the SBMW to give candidates a real setting experience, networking with practicing administrators, school business officials, treasurers, board of education members and district clerks, and superintendents. This gives candidates the ability to learn theory and exemplary practices while surveying practitioners to find current trends in school business.
Date, Time, and Place
The 5-day course begins on Sunday, July 18th at 12:00 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Turf, Wolf Rd., Albany. Course hours will be Sunday, July 18th from 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., and Monday, July 19th through Thursday, July 22nd from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tuition
Students must register directly through SUNY New Paltz (845-257-3100). The tuition for the course (3 graduate credits @$349 per credit) is $1047 plus college fees. Registration must be paid and received by May 12th. To make your payment go to www.newpaltz.edu/summer/payment.html. Registered students will receive their bill through their SUNY New Paltz email account. (New students must wait 24-hours and then go to www.my.newpaltz.edu; select the “student services” tab; “my money” then “my student account” to make payment.) Students applying for SBL/SDL and SDBL certifications may take this course. Non-New Paltz students should check with their own institutions to confirm credit.
Course Registration Information
Registration information can be found at www.newpaltz.edu/summer. Current students can register online or by phone. If students are not matriculated, they can go to the website, download a registration form, use a credit card and mail or fax the information. If they still need additional help for registration, students can call 845-257-3100.
Additional Questions?
Call Risa Maines at 845-257-2810 for additional assistance. You may also fax questions to 845-257-2817 or email them to hammondj@newpaltz.edu or dillonr@newpaltz.edu.
University at Buffalo - SUNY Course Information
The Department of Educational Leadership and Policy, Graduate School of Education at University at Buffalo - SUNY is offering Advanced Issues in School Business Administration (ELP 691). This advanced course in school business administration is offered in conjunction with the New York State Association of School Business Official’s (NYSASBO) annual Summer Business Management Workshop (SBMW), July 19-21, in Albany, NY. In addition to 6 class meetings at the University at Buffalo (UB), attendance is required at the fiscal strand sessions of SBMW, which is presented in collaboration with the New York State Education Department. (Students must register for SBMW on their own with NYSASBO).
Course Focus
The course is intended primarily for principals, assistant principals and other school administrators seeking central office positions such as district or school superintendent, assistant or associate superintendent for school business administration, business manager, assistant or associate superintendent for human resources administration, or director of personnel. In addition, principals, assistant principals and other school administrators in an increasing number of school systems that have decentralized many school business functions down to the school site.
This course builds on prior coursework in the managerial functions of school organizations such as school business, human resources administration, planning and information systems by advancing key issues through traditional classroom readings, discussions and assessments, as well as the opportunity to network with and hear presentations from some of the most outstanding practitioners in New York State.
This course can be used to fulfill the coursework requirements for the Advanced Certificate in School Business and Human Resources Administration (SBHRA).
This year’s course focuses on research in education finance and policy. Students will be required to demonstrate their understanding of the research in light of real school issues as presented at the NYSASBO conference. Specifically, students will write a final paper of no more than 8 pages that provides an analysis of a new or current school business or human resource initiative in their own district that parallels work presented at SBMW.
Required Texts: Ladd, H. & Fiske, E. (2008). Handbook of Research in Education Finance and Policy. Routledge. Paperback edition ISBN 978-0-8058-6145-7
Course Requirements
- Six class sessions at UB;
- The School Business Official Fiscal strand sessions at SBMW;
- The keynote address and legislative update at SBMW;
- Active participation in class discussions;
- Final paper of no more than 8 pages: Using the course text, notes and handouts from the NYSASBO sessions, analyze a key course issue.
Date, Time, and Place
There will be six class sessions held at UB on Mondays from 4:10 p.m. - 6:50 p.m., in 479 Baldy Hall, June 14 through July 26. Students must also attend the SBO Fiscal Strand at the SBMW conference at the Holiday Inn Albany.
Instructor Information
Dr. Stephen L. Jacobson
Office Hours: By appointment - 486 Baldy Hall
eoakiml@buffalo.edu
SUNY Student Conference Registration
All students must register for the NYSASBO Summer Business Management Workshop by registering on-line or through the conference materials mailed to the public school’s business office. The NYSASBO conference registration fee for students is $165. To purchase your registration, go to http://www.nysasbo.org/catalog/82/summerbusinessmanagementworkshop
SUNY Student Housing and Meals
The NYSASBO conference, SUNY New Paltz, and University at Buffalo classes will be held at the Holiday Inn, Wolf Road, Albany. Housing and meals are available through the NYSASBO SBMW as indicated on the NYSASBO conference registration form and at http://www.nysasbo.org/catalog/82/summerbusinessmanagementworkshop.
Meals and Entertainment
You may purchase your meals for the conference at http://www.nysasbo.org/catalog/82/summerbusinessmanagementworkshop
Tuesday Dinner
The dinner will begin with a garden salad, followed by your entrée choice of Grilled Fillet of Salmon, Roasted NY Sirloin of Beef, or Chicken Chardonnay. Accompanying starch and vegetable will be provided, as well as a lemon layer cake for dessert. There will be entertainment following dinner for your enjoyment.
On-Site Lunches
The following will be served at the Holiday Inn Albany:
Monday
Chicken Caesar Salad, Carrot Cake
Tuesday
New York Deli Buffet with soup, salads, assorted deli meats, cheeses, and breads, and a variety of mini desserts.
Wednesday
New York Deli Buffet with soup, salads, assorted deli meats, cheeses, and breads, and a variety of mini desserts. Soup and salad selections will vary from Tuesday’s lunch. Prices include gratuities. These meals are pre-arranged with the hotel well in advance of your arrival for your convenience while in Albany. They are not the only meal choices you have, as several eateries are located on Wolf Road. To assist us in planning, all on-site meals must be pre-ordered. There will be no refunds for unused meal tickets.
Making Your Hotel Reservations
Hotel reservations will not be made through NYSASBO. You must make your hotel arrangements through your hotel of choice directly using codes provided. Reservation information is found below. The rates include continental breakfast.
Holiday Inn (registrations must be made at the Holiday Inn via the form attached)
The following rates do not include taxes.
* After the room block deadlines below, reservations will be accepted on a space and rate available basis only.
| Hotel | Phone | Group Code | Single | Double | *Room Block Deadline |
| Hampton Inn | 518-438-2822 | ASB | $129.00 | $139.00 | July 1, 2010 |
| Marriott Albany | 800-443-8952 | Single ASA Double ASB | $136.70 | $164.40 | July 8, 2010 |
| Homewood Suites (limited availability) | 518-438-4300 | SAB | $189.00 | $199.00 | June 18, 2010 |
| Hotel Indigo (formerly the Wingate Inn) | 518-869-9100 | ASB | $139.00 | $149.00 | July 2, 1010 |
| Holiday Inn Albany | use form attached | N/A | seeform | see form | June 25, 2010 |
More Information About Albany
Traveling to Albany from around the state? Check out this page for ideas of what to do and where to eat on Wolf Road in Colonie and in Downtown Albany!
For additional travel information including directions to the Holiday Inn and information about traveling by train or plane, please visit http://www.nysasbo.org/travel.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be submitted in writing and received prior to July 9, 2010 for a full refund minus a $25 administrative fee. Cancellations received after July 9, 2010 will not be refunded. Those who register, but do not attend, will be billed the full amount. Cancellations may be faxed to (518) 434-1303, e-mailed to debbie@nysasbo.org or mailed to NYSASBO, 7 Elk St., Albany, NY 12207.
Schedule is subject to change. Check this page for program updates.
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