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Events
The New York State Association of School Attorneys
in conjunction with
The New York State School Boards Association
9th ANNUAL SCHOOL ATTORNEY LAW CONFERENCE
When the Going Gets Tough... Again
Helping Our Clients through Difficult Financial Times
May 29-31, 2009
The Sagamore, Bolton Landing, New York NEW YORK STATE CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION (CLE) CREDITS
Application for accreditation of this course or program in New York is currently pending. If
approved, this program may be eligible for 7.5 CLE credit hours in professional practice.
AGENDA
| Friday, May 29, 2009 |
| 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. |
Registration |
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| 6:00– 6:15 p.m. |
Introduction and Welcome
Colleen A. Sloan, President
New York State Association of School Attorneys |
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| 6:15 – 7:30 p.m. |
State Educuation Department Update
Kathy A. Ahearn, Counsel and Deputy Commissioner
of Education for Legal Affairs for the New York State
Education Department, will preside over a roundtable
discussion regarding the status and future of the
State Education Department, as well as significant commissioner’s decisions affecting our school clients. |
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| 7:30 p.m. |
Dinner on Your Own |
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Saturday, May 30, 2009 |
| 7:00 – 9:00 a.m. |
Registration |
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| 7:00 – 8:30 a.m. |
Breakfast (included with registration) |
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| 8:30 – 8:40 a.m. |
Introduction and Welcome
Colleen A. Sloan, President
New York State Association of School Attorneys |
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8:40 – 9:40 a.m. |
Reductions in Force
During times of economic uncertainty, schools must
evaluate staffing in the context of rules and regulations
as well as contract provisions affecting assignments.
Learn ways in which counsel can assist in addressing
the challenges in abolishing positions, excessing and
recall of instructional and noninstructional staff, redistribution
of duties and seniority considerations.
Presenters:
David S. Shaw, Partner, Shaw, Perelson, May &
Lambert, LLP
Neil M. Block, Partner, Ingerman Smith LLP
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| 9:40 – 9:50 a.m. |
Break |
9:50 – 11:00 a.m. |
Bargaining in Tough Times
School attorneys need to avoid the pitfalls of negotiating
when employment costs are out of control. Delve
into bargaining goals and strategies during tough
economic times, re-openers, bad faith v. tough
bargaining, and winning solutions with a panel of
seasoned negotiators.
Presenters:
Gregory J. Guercio, Partner, Guercio & Guercio, LLP
Benjamin J. Ferrara, Partner, Ferrara, Fiorenza,
Larrison, Barrett & Reitz, PC
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| 11:00 – 11:15 a.m. |
Break |
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| 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. |
Contingency Budgets and Alternative Sources of Revenue
School budget failures as well as uncertainties in state
and federal aid present challenges to districts and their
operations. Explore contingency budget restrictions,
spending limits, use of reserve funds, foundations and
alternative sources of revenue.
Presenters:
Wayne A. Vander Byl, Law Office of Wayne A. Vander Byl
Michael D. Raniere, Jaspan Schlesinger, LLP
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| 12:15 p.m. |
NYSASA Annaul Meeting for Members
(with elections of directors and officers) |
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| 12:20 – 1:00 p.m. |
Lunch |
1:30 – 3:30 p.m. |
Golf Tournament – Tee Time
All skill levels welcomed – great networking opportunity!
(optional; requires a separate fee)
Tennis
All skill levels welcomed – great networking opportunity! |
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| 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. |
Reception & Barbeque (included
with registration) |
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Sunday, May 31, 2009 |
| 7:30 – 9:00 a.m. |
Breakfast |
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| 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. |
NYSASA Board of Directors Meeting |
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| 9:00 – 9:10 a.m. |
Introduction
Colleen A. Sloan, President
New York State Association of School Attorneys |
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9:10 – 10:30 a.m.
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Evaluation of Staff Discipline and 3020-A
Observing and evaluating underperforming employees
is critical to either ensuring sustained improvement or
rendering effective discipline. Investigate the variables
affecting unsatisfactory performance issues and failed
attempts at solutions, and get valuable advice for more
effective employee supervision.
Presenter:
Douglas E. Gerhardt, Member, Harris Beach, PLLC
Kevin H. Harren, Senior Counsel, NYSUT
Moderator:
Richard K. Zuckerman, Partner, Lamb & Barnosky, LLP
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| 10:30 – 10:40 a.m. |
Break |
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10:40 – 11:30 a.m. |
Evaluation of Staff Discipline and 3020-A (continued)
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| 11:30 a.m. |
Adjourn |
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