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When first confronted with tax warrants and collections, the job is intimidating. How do you start? What do you do? Where do you get the assessed values? How do you present the information to the Board of Education? All these questions and more will be answered in this webinar. When you register, send in your questions to make sure they are included in the presentation.

Institute Hours: 1.5
CPE: 1.5 

Fee: Member: $80/Non-Member: $110  read more »

Be in the know with the latest information from the NYS Office of the State Comptroller. This session will summarize the findings from the final school audits over the past year as well as school district responses. Additionally, we will take a peek at what the Comptroller's focus will be going forward. Ideas will be shared to assist the school business official in minimizing findings should the Comptroller's Office visit you.

Charles Szuberla shared information about the first round of ARRA with us last year. Deborah Cunningham will continue the saga this year, reporting on year two of ARRA and providing update information from the state education department. Plan on attending this session so you can share the information with your district and begin preparing for the new school year.
Presenter: Deborah Cunningham, Associate in Charge, Educational Management Services, NYSED

Stay abreast of changes affecting the profession, your school district, and education in general. Steven Van Hoesen will provide the most up to date information available on topics of interest and importance to you.
Presenter: Steven Van Hoesen, Director of Governmental Relations and Professional Services, NYSASBO
Moderator: David Gleason, North Tonawanda City SD

This presentation will provide an overview on how to create your own “Personal Disaster Plan” including a review of NYSASBO’s Tool Kit. The presentation will review the warning signs of potential trouble and what you can do to proactively mitigate their impact. Take charge and improve your job security while keeping your professional career on track!
Presenter: Greg Carlson
Moderator: Rick Linden, New Paltz CSD

Between the State and Federal governments, changes are occurring on a regular basis in school district business offices. How are you doing with all the changes? How are your co-workers and staff handling the changes? In this session, Robert McClure will share techniques to help all adapt to life the way it is now: change is with us.

Trust is the foundation of the school board and administrative team relationship. Do you know what your school board expects of you? How do you build credibility with your BOE? What do you need to know to meet your BOE’s expectations? Learn the answers and share your experiences in this session.
Presenter: Timothy Kremer, Executive Director, New York State School Boards Association
Moderator: Donna Clement, NYSASBO

Utility costs make up a significant portion of a district’s annual expenses. There are ways that a district can control energy costs. Attend this session and find out how NYSERDA (New York State Energy Research and Development Authority) can assist you in bringing the Energy Smart Schools program to your school district and how it can positively impact your district’s bottom line. Grants and incentives that apply to schools will also be discussed.
Presenters: Travis Slight, NYSERDA
Moderator: Debra Everson, Morrisville-Eaton CSD

This session will go beyond the basics of negotiating premium contributions and increasing member cost sharing. This presentation will provide insights into strategies to reduce costs through greater efficiencies and will discuss how to avoid factors which can lead to unnecessary expenses and ultimately higher premium costs.
Presenters: Steve Locey and Marty Cahill, Locey & Cahill LLC
Moderator: Fred Seiler, White Plains City SD

In light of increased funding for Title I, you will have an opportunity to ask questions and learn everything you need to know to effectively implement the use of these funds. This session will cover important information about Title 1 programs and the related reporting requirements. Information will be provided on these topics: allocation or distribution of funds, comparability of services; use of federal funds to supplement, not supplant, non-federal funds; equitable participation of private school students and teachers and other important information.  read more »