A GPS for School Attorneys

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1 Association of School Boards Association The Association of has reserved a room block Association Conference, reservation group Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Credits: Application for accreditation of this Important Notice: Partial credit for program segments not allowed. Under the by The Association of

2 Association of School Boards Association The Association of has reserved a room block Association Conference, reservation group Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Credits: Application for accreditation of this Important Notice: Partial credit for program segments not allowed. Under the by The Association of

3 : Re-calculating directions for 2012 P R O G R A M A G E N D A SATURDAY, JUNE 2, 2012 FRIDAY, JUNE 1, :00 2:00 p.m. Registration Education Law Basics and Main Conference 7:00 9:00 a.m. Registration 7:00 8:30 a.m. Breakfast (included with registration) 1:50 2:00 p.m. Introduction and Welcome 2:00 2:50 p.m. Arriving at a Diverse Workforce: The Basics of EEO Practice EDU CAT ION LAW BA S ICS Learn the fundamentals of Equal Employment Opportunity requirements for school districts. Lynda VanCoske, Esq., Labor Relations Supervisor, Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES; Sarah E. Visingard, Esq, Associate, Harris Beach, LLP 2:50 3:40 p.m. Clear Sailing Under the Sunshine Laws: Compliance with the New FOIL and Open Meetings Law Requirements Learn about new provisions requiring school boards to make certain records available prior to board meetings; latest in FOIL and OML matters. Douglas Gerhardt, Esq., Partner, Harris Beach, LLP 8:30 8:40 a.m. Introduction and Welcome An update on recent revisions to the teacher and principal annual professional performance reviews (APPR) law and regulations, and what school attorneys need to know to properly position their clients for the school year. 9:50 10:00 a.m. Break Name: City/State/Zip: Telephone: ( ) - Fax: ( ) - David S. Shaw, Esq., Partner, Shaw, Perelson, May & Lambert, LLP; Thomas M. Volz, Esq., Law Offices of Thomas M. Volz, PLLC; 12:30 1:30 p.m. Lunch (included with registration) 6:30 9:00 p.m. Reception and Barbeque (included with registration) SUNDAY, JUNE 3, :00 6:00 p.m. Registration for Main Conference 7:30 p.m. Dinner on Your Own Please print clearly. This form may be duplicated. 1:30 3:30 p.m. Golf Tournament or Tennis Richard J. Trautwein, Counsel and Deputy Commissioner of Education for Legal Affairs, Education Deparment Refunds will not be granted for cancellations received after May 25, All cancellations must be made in writing to the School Boards Association. No-shows will be billed. Experienced school attorneys will review proper charges, effective proof, and strategies on how to gather evidence and prosecute tenured employee disciplinary cases under Education Law Section 3020-a, in today s cyber world, while at the same time remembering old-school techniques. The discussion will also review the inter-relationship with Part 83 certification proceedings. Beth L. Sims, Esq., Partner, Shaw, Perelson, May & Lambert, LLC; Joseph J. Bufano, Esq., Associate, Ferrara, Fiorenza, Larrison, Join us for the annual roundtable discussion about the State Education Department Conference Registration Deadline: May 25, Street Address: 12:20 p.m. NYSASA Annual Meeting for Members (with election of directors and officers) 6:15 7:30 p.m. Changing Road Conditions Alert: SED s Office of Counsel Update P.O. Box 1322, Williston, VT Business/Law Firm: A review of the latest on a school district s legal obligations when bullying of a student is alleged to have occurred, including in-depth coverage of the most recent OCR guidance on this topic. * Mail the completed form to the School Boards Association, Moderator: John J. Christopher, Esq., Partner, Hodgson Russ, LLP 11:10 a.m. 12:20 p.m. Coping with Bad Drivers: How to Effectively Prosecute Employee Misconduct or Incompetence 6:00 6:15 p.m. Introduction and Welcome 3 Fax the completed registration form to NYSSBA at Title: 3:50 4:40 p.m. Keying In a Student s Home Address: Handling Student Residency Issues 4:40 5:30 p.m. Stopping Bullying: School District Responsibilities under Title IX 8 Register Online: go to Kevin Harren, Esq., Capital Region BOCES; Eric J. Wilson, Esq., Partner, Ferrara, Fiorenza, Larrison, ; Gregory J. Guercio, Esq. Partner, Guercio & Guercio, LLP 3:40 3:50 p.m. Break Douglas Libby, Esq. and Bernadette Gallagher-Gaffney, Esq., Sewanhaka Central High School District THREE CONVENIENT WAYS TO REGISTER: 8:40 9:50 a.m. Locating the Correct Coordinates in APPR Negotiations 10:00 11:10 a.m. Locating the Correct Coordinates in APPR Negotiations (cont.) This session provides the fundamentals that every school attorney must know to handle the frequently raised issue of student residency. REGISTRATION FORM 7:30 9:00 a.m. Breakfast (included with registration) Name(s) of guest(s) if applicable: Please indicate if you would like to play golf ($100 per person additional, payable on site) Yes If yes, how many? : Please mark all that apply and total below. NYSASA member rate: $325 Nonmember Rate: $375* (Fees include refreshment breaks, two breakfasts, lunch, reception, Saturday barbeque and all materials as well as a non-refundable $65 administrative fee. *Receive a $50 credit toward NYSASA membership if you join Contact Phil Brothman of NYSASA at (716) for more details.) Please check if you are attending the Education Law Basics portion of the conference (Friday, June 1: 2:00 5:30 p.m.) (No additional fee required) 8:50 9:00 a.m. Introduction and Welcome Guests/spouse/child(ren) of participant rate: (Meals only; no program or materials) 9:00 9:50 a.m. Navigating by the Stars, or Identifying a Clear Route An in-depth discussion of the ethical consideration for conflicts of interest while representing the board of education. Richard K. Zuckerman, Esq., Partner, Lamb & Barnosky LLP 9:50 10:25 a.m. Update on Special Education A review of the newest developments and relevant court decisions affecting special education law. Robert H. Cohen, Esq., Partner, Lamb & Barnosky, LLP; Carol A. Melnick, Esq., Partner, Jaspan Schlesinger, LLP # Guest Rate (18+ years): $225 # Teenager (13 18 years): $125 # Child(ren) (3-12 years): $35 # Child(ren) (Under 3 years): $0 TOTAL REGISTRATION FEE(S) including guests/spouse/child(ren) $ TWO EASY WAYS TO PAY: Check or Credit Card Check: Make checks payable to: School Boards Association 10:25 10:35 a.m. Break Credit Card: 10:35 11:30 a.m. No E-Z Pass in This Lane - The Latest on the Tax Cap Credit Card No.: Exp. Date: The property tax levy limit, voter propositions, supermajority requirements, lessons learned from the May 2012 school budget votes. Jeffrey F. Swiatek, Esq., Partner, Hodgson Russ, LLP, Charles Szuberla, Assistant Commissioner, School Operations and Management Services, Education Department; Christopher F. Venator, Esq., Partner, Ingerman Smith, LLP 11:30 a.m. Adjourn VISA MasterCard American Express Discover Credit card authorization: I agree to pay the total amount according to the card use agreement. Signature: Please check here if you require special accommodations or special meals. Contact us or attach a written description of needs.

4 : Re-calculating directions for 2012 P R O G R A M A G E N D A SATURDAY, JUNE 2, 2012 FRIDAY, JUNE 1, :00 2:00 p.m. Registration Education Law Basics and Main Conference 7:00 9:00 a.m. Registration 7:00 8:30 a.m. Breakfast (included with registration) 1:50 2:00 p.m. Introduction and Welcome 2:00 2:50 p.m. Arriving at a Diverse Workforce: The Basics of EEO Practice EDU CAT ION LAW BA S ICS Learn the fundamentals of Equal Employment Opportunity requirements for school districts. Lynda VanCoske, Esq., Labor Relations Supervisor, Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES; Sarah E. Visingard, Esq, Associate, Harris Beach, LLP 2:50 3:40 p.m. Clear Sailing Under the Sunshine Laws: Compliance with the New FOIL and Open Meetings Law Requirements Learn about new provisions requiring school boards to make certain records available prior to board meetings; latest in FOIL and OML matters. Douglas Gerhardt, Esq., Partner, Harris Beach, LLP 8:30 8:40 a.m. Introduction and Welcome An update on recent revisions to the teacher and principal annual professional performance reviews (APPR) law and regulations, and what school attorneys need to know to properly position their clients for the school year. 9:50 10:00 a.m. Break Name: City/State/Zip: Telephone: ( ) - Fax: ( ) - David S. Shaw, Esq., Partner, Shaw, Perelson, May & Lambert, LLP; Thomas M. Volz, Esq., Law Offices of Thomas M. Volz, PLLC; 12:30 1:30 p.m. Lunch (included with registration) 6:30 9:00 p.m. Reception and Barbeque (included with registration) SUNDAY, JUNE 3, :00 6:00 p.m. Registration for Main Conference 7:30 p.m. Dinner on Your Own Please print clearly. This form may be duplicated. 1:30 3:30 p.m. Golf Tournament or Tennis Richard J. Trautwein, Counsel and Deputy Commissioner of Education for Legal Affairs, Education Deparment Refunds will not be granted for cancellations received after May 25, All cancellations must be made in writing to the School Boards Association. No-shows will be billed. Experienced school attorneys will review proper charges, effective proof, and strategies on how to gather evidence and prosecute tenured employee disciplinary cases under Education Law Section 3020-a, in today s cyber world, while at the same time remembering old-school techniques. The discussion will also review the inter-relationship with Part 83 certification proceedings. Beth L. Sims, Esq., Partner, Shaw, Perelson, May & Lambert, LLC; Joseph J. Bufano, Esq., Associate, Ferrara, Fiorenza, Larrison, Join us for the annual roundtable discussion about the State Education Department Conference Registration Deadline: May 25, Street Address: 12:20 p.m. NYSASA Annual Meeting for Members (with election of directors and officers) 6:15 7:30 p.m. Changing Road Conditions Alert: SED s Office of Counsel Update P.O. Box 1322, Williston, VT Business/Law Firm: A review of the latest on a school district s legal obligations when bullying of a student is alleged to have occurred, including in-depth coverage of the most recent OCR guidance on this topic. * Mail the completed form to the School Boards Association, Moderator: John J. Christopher, Esq., Partner, Hodgson Russ, LLP 11:10 a.m. 12:20 p.m. Coping with Bad Drivers: How to Effectively Prosecute Employee Misconduct or Incompetence 6:00 6:15 p.m. Introduction and Welcome 3 Fax the completed registration form to NYSSBA at Title: 3:50 4:40 p.m. Keying In a Student s Home Address: Handling Student Residency Issues 4:40 5:30 p.m. Stopping Bullying: School District Responsibilities under Title IX 8 Register Online: go to Kevin Harren, Esq., Capital Region BOCES; Eric J. Wilson, Esq., Partner, Ferrara, Fiorenza, Larrison, ; Gregory J. Guercio, Esq. Partner, Guercio & Guercio, LLP 3:40 3:50 p.m. Break Douglas Libby, Esq. and Bernadette Gallagher-Gaffney, Esq., Sewanhaka Central High School District THREE CONVENIENT WAYS TO REGISTER: 8:40 9:50 a.m. Locating the Correct Coordinates in APPR Negotiations 10:00 11:10 a.m. Locating the Correct Coordinates in APPR Negotiations (cont.) This session provides the fundamentals that every school attorney must know to handle the frequently raised issue of student residency. REGISTRATION FORM 7:30 9:00 a.m. Breakfast (included with registration) Name(s) of guest(s) if applicable: Please indicate if you would like to play golf ($100 per person additional, payable on site) Yes If yes, how many? : Please mark all that apply and total below. NYSASA member rate: $325 Nonmember Rate: $375* (Fees include refreshment breaks, two breakfasts, lunch, reception, Saturday barbeque and all materials as well as a non-refundable $65 administrative fee. *Receive a $50 credit toward NYSASA membership if you join Contact Phil Brothman of NYSASA at (716) for more details.) Please check if you are attending the Education Law Basics portion of the conference (Friday, June 1: 2:00 5:30 p.m.) (No additional fee required) 8:50 9:00 a.m. Introduction and Welcome Guests/spouse/child(ren) of participant rate: (Meals only; no program or materials) 9:00 9:50 a.m. Navigating by the Stars, or Identifying a Clear Route An in-depth discussion of the ethical consideration for conflicts of interest while representing the board of education. Richard K. Zuckerman, Esq., Partner, Lamb & Barnosky LLP 9:50 10:25 a.m. Update on Special Education A review of the newest developments and relevant court decisions affecting special education law. Robert H. Cohen, Esq., Partner, Lamb & Barnosky, LLP; Carol A. Melnick, Esq., Partner, Jaspan Schlesinger, LLP # Guest Rate (18+ years): $225 # Teenager (13 18 years): $125 # Child(ren) (3-12 years): $35 # Child(ren) (Under 3 years): $0 TOTAL REGISTRATION FEE(S) including guests/spouse/child(ren) $ TWO EASY WAYS TO PAY: Check or Credit Card Check: Make checks payable to: School Boards Association 10:25 10:35 a.m. Break Credit Card: 10:35 11:30 a.m. No E-Z Pass in This Lane - The Latest on the Tax Cap Credit Card No.: Exp. Date: The property tax levy limit, voter propositions, supermajority requirements, lessons learned from the May 2012 school budget votes. Jeffrey F. Swiatek, Esq., Partner, Hodgson Russ, LLP, Charles Szuberla, Assistant Commissioner, School Operations and Management Services, Education Department; Christopher F. Venator, Esq., Partner, Ingerman Smith, LLP 11:30 a.m. Adjourn VISA MasterCard American Express Discover Credit card authorization: I agree to pay the total amount according to the card use agreement. Signature: Please check here if you require special accommodations or special meals. Contact us or attach a written description of needs.

5 Association of School Boards Association The Association of has reserved a room block Association Conference, reservation group Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Credits: Application for accreditation of this Important Notice: Partial credit for program segments not allowed. Under the by The Association of