Dec 18th, 2025Changes To Reorganizational Meeting Scheduling Requirements And Other Upcoming Calendar Issues For School Districts
A recent amendment to the Education Law will allow school districts more flexibility in preparing for and scheduling their annual reorganizational board meeting in July each year. Specifically, on November 21, 2025, the Governor signed Chapter Law 515, which amends several sections of the Education Law applicable to central, union free, and city school districts in the State.
Dec 18th, 2025The Second Circuit Clarifies Student Free Speech Rights Involving Social Media and Off Campus Conduct
The relationship between social media, discipline, and student free speech rights continues to evolve. The Supreme Court has noted that, “in light of the special characteristics of the school environment,” a school has the right to place some limits on students’ speech beyond those that would be permissible outside of the school context.
Nov 24th, 2025The Importance of Pre-Referendum Contracts With Architects and Construction Managers
Pre-referendum contracts for architectural and construction management services play an important role in any capital works project. While it is only a small portion of the work necessary to complete the overall construction project, the pre-referendum period sets the stage for the remainder of the project.
Nov 24th, 2025Recent PERB Ruling: Union Stickers On School Property Not Protected By Taylor Law
A recent New York State Public Employment Relations Board (“PERB”) decision clarified the limits of union messaging on school property. The case centered on whether placing stickers supportive of a union in school hallways and other public areas of a school building constituted protected activity under Section 209-a.1 of the New York State Civil Service Law (more commonly referred to as the “Act” or the “Taylor Law”).
Oct 28th, 2025New York State Mandates Water Safety Education for Families Beginning 2026–27 School Year
In a significant step toward promoting student safety, New York State has enacted new legislation requiring school districts to provide water safety information to families.
Oct 28th, 20252026-27 Capital Outlay Project and 2026 Building Condition Survey
chool Districts and BOCES should take advantage of the available expedited building aid for a Capital Outlay Project for the 2026-27 budget year and be prepared to satisfy the requirement for a Building Condition Survey in 2026 if you have been assigned to the 2026 calendar-year group.
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