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SPRING CONFERENCE
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Keeping Kids First in Tough Times:  Effective Budgeting Strategies for School District Leaders Spring Conference - March 1, 2010

  • Passing School Budgets in Tough Fiscal Times: Legal Considerations with Kristine A. Lanchantin, Esq., Girvin & Ferlazzo, P.C. & Michele Handzel, Esq., General Counsel, The Council

  • Staff Reductions: Rights and Responsibilities with Norma G. Meacham, Esq., Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP &  Michele Handzel, Esq., General Counsel, The Council
Contingency Budgets
Timeline for 2010 Budget Votes
Budget Discussions
Staff Reductions: Rights & Responsibilities
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Communications During Troubled Times

  • Deborah Bush-Suflita, Manager, Capital Region BOCES Communication Service
  • Dr. Robert McClure, Superintendent-In-Residence,  The Council
  • Dr. John Bierwirth, Superintendent of Schools, Herricks UFSD
Leading the Budget Reduction Process
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Kids First in Every Decision / Lobby Day - March 2, 2010

  • Budget Presentation by Bob Lowry, Council’s Deputy Director
  • Advocacy Presentation by Wendell Chu, East Islip  and Tom Coseo, Clarence

Cost Containment Overview
Budget Presentation
2010-11 State Budget and the Schools - Summary

 
MID-WINTER CONFERENCE
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Check out presentations from our keynote speakers at our Winter Institute, The Heart of Educational Leadership, Kids First in Every Decision:

    1. Dr. Ronald Heifetz from the John F. Kennedy School of Government - Sponsored by our Signature Partner K12 Insight.
    2. Vince Poscente, Business Strategist - sponsored by Premier Diamond Partner C&S Companies. Sign up for weekly posts at www.vinceposcente.com
    3. Bruce Hunter, Associate Executive Director, AASA 

Special thanks to our Winter Institute Sponsor Signature Partner Campus Construction Management Group for their support!!

Presentation by Dr. Ronald Heifetz, John F. Kennedy School of Goverment
Presentation Notes by Vince Poscente, Business Strategist
Presentation by Bruce Hunter, Associate Executive Director, AASA
GENERAL INFORMATION

Below please find presentations from the Winter Institute:

New Year. New Legislature. New Law: Latest from the Bench and Bar for Superintendents

Presentation by Dr. Robert McClure, Project Director, New York State Cohesive Leadership System: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: Race to the Top
Presentation by Michele Handzel, Esq., General Counsel, The Council: Race To The Top: A Legal Analysis
Presentation by Douglas Gerhardt, Esq., Harris Beach, PLLC: Social Media- Legal Considerations
Presentation by Eugene Laks, Esq., Hiscock & Barclay LLP: School Supportive Health Services Medicade State Plan

 
FALL CONFERENCE
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Below please find information and materials from our 2009 Fall Leadership Summit program, Exploring Recent Legal Trends presented with Premier Silver Partner Hawkins Delafield & Wood LLP and Premier Diamond Partner Harris Beach, PLLC

Exploring Recent Legal Trends presented by Harris Beach, PLLC
Medicaid Compliance presented by Hiscock & Barclay, LLP
Board/Superintendent Roles and Responsibilities - Presented by The Council and NYSSBA
Financing, Bond Issues and Public Finance presented by Hawkins Delafield & Wood, LLP

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Below please find the presentation on Developing a Cohesive Leadership System in New York State presented by Dr. Robert McClure

Developing a Cohesive Leadership System in New York State

CONCURRENT SESSIONS

Check out Skill Building Sessions presented at the 2009 Fall Leadership Summit.

Building Leadership Teams that Support Student Achievement - Presented by Dr. Robert Bradley Sponsored by: Educorps

Building Leadership Teams that Support Student Achievement