Register for our Breakfast Briefing: Tricky Employment Laws for School Administrators

With everything else that school officials are asked to do, you must also comply with often complex and ever-changing employment laws designed to protect your employees. In this free program, participants will learn about the following common compliance issues: • Improper annualized salaries • Paying overtime to employees working two or more different jobs for the school • COVID-19 leave issues (yes, they’re still around) • When a school employee can—and cannot—be a volunteer for the school • Required timekeeping; • Mandated break time; • Mandated leaves; • Wage and hour audits; and • Safety and health inspections

New York State Education Department Issues Updated Immunization Guidelines

The New York State Education Department (SED) issued updated guidelines in August regarding the responsibilities of school districts relating to student vaccinations.

New Legislation Credits Provisional Service by Competitive Civil Service Employees Towards Probationary Period in Same Title

Governor Hochul recently signed into law legislation (A. 7155/S. 5494) that will provide that any employee who is appointed to a serve in a competitive civil service position on a provisional basis, and subsequently receives a permanent appointment from an eligible list in the same title, shall be credited with their prior provisional service towards the new probationary status.

May 2024 Special Education Virtual Town Hall

Fears of Sexual Misconduct Claims Do Not Relieve Schools of Statutory Obligation to Conduct Student Health Exams

It is important for school officials to remember Education Law Article 19 and regulations of the Commissioner of Education require health examinations of public-school students.

Requirements for a Successful Capital Construction Project

You’ve hired a qualified Architect and Construction Manager to shepherd the capital project through planning, pre-construction, construction, and closeout, but the ultimate responsibility for successful project delivery is yours. You should take steps to reduce the risks, mitigate their impact, and insure against financial loss when the risk materializes. Once you’ve settled on the scope, schedule, and budget for the project, vigilance for ALL aspects of the project is required, but here are selected areas of focus which will help reduce the risks and prevent a problem or issue from turning into a disaster.