APPR: New Annual Professional Performance Review (APPR) Standards to be Included In Governor’s Budget Bill
ATTORNEY RECOGNITION: Ben Ferrara Receives Lifetime Achievement Award from NSBA
BOARD POLICIES: Modifying your Anti-Discrimination and Harassment Policies? Imposing Higher Standards than the Law Requires Could Actually Reduce Your Liability Exposure
BOOSTER CLUBS/FOUNDATIONS: Booster Clubs and Foundations Can Provide Support But Make Sure to Follow the Rules
CAPITAL PROJECTS: New N.Y.S. Education Department Approval Process For Capital Projects
CAPITAL PROJECTS: For Your Next Capital Construction Project, Consider a Retainer Agreement to Save on Legal Costs
CIVIL SERVICE ISSUES: Unemployment Insurance Implications of Reduction in Hours for Civil Service Employees
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION LAW (FOIL): Freedom of Information Law Compliance Can Require Providing Redacted Copy of Record
FIRST AMENDMENT (SPEECH & RELIGION): Winter Holidays and the First Amendment
OPEN MEETINGS LAW: New Guidance on What Documents Must Be Disclosed to the Public Prior to Open Meetings
TAXATION ISSUES: The Property Tax Levy Limit -- A Primer and Some Facts
TAX CERTIORARIS: Be on the Lookout for Tax Cert Petitions
TEACHER EVALUATIONS: Dramatic Changes to Required Annual Teacher and Principal Performance Review Procedures
TECHNOLOGY: School Districts Face Increased Children’s Internet Protection Act Obligations to Obtain E-Rate Funding
SPECIAL EDUCATION ISSUES: Requests for Use of Service Dogs in Schools Require Careful Consideration
SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAMS: What to Do and Not to Do about Student Discipline and Attendance
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