Feb 25th, 2025Understanding Capital Outlay Projects and Building Condition Surveys
To be eligible to receive expedited building aid, a School District must be aware of the deadlines and requirements associated with a Capital Outlay Project. To meet its obligations to review the condition of its facilities, a School District must be aware of the deadlines and requirements associated with its Building Condition Surveys.
Feb 25th, 2025I-9 Audits, Are You Ready?
With the recent change in the Federal Administration, ensuring compliance with I-9 regulations has become increasingly critical for all U.S. employers.
Feb 6th, 2025We're Hiring: Construction Attorney
Ferrara Fiorenza, PC Seeking to Add Experienced Attorneys to its Growing Construction Law Team!
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Ferrara Fiorenza, PC Seeking to Add Experienced Attorneys to its Growing Employment Law Team!
Jan 23rd, 2025An Inadequate Response to An Accused May Give Rise To Title IX Liability
A recent Court decision reminds school districts that the rights of the accused must also be protected during any Title IX investigation. In the case of Schiebel v. Schoharie Central School District, 120 F. 4th 1082 (2d. Cir. 2024), an agricultural educator brought a Title IX claim against the school district, alleging that the school district discriminated against him on the basis of sex in the manner that it conducted a Title IX investigation. The Court found the educator set forth a viable claim exposing the school district to liability.
Jan 23rd, 2025Heat-Related Closures on the Horizon Beginning Next School Year; New Policy Requirement
On December 13, 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul signed Chapter 596 into law. Chapter 596 adds a new section of the Education Law, Section 409-n, which establishes a maximum temperature in school buildings and school facilities. The law goes into effect on September 1, 2025.
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