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- Legal Assistance
Superintendents wishing advice on
contractual or employment issues may
contact a Council attorney. Additional
assistance is available in the event
of contract litigation.
- Professional Assistance
Program PAP is available to all members
and their families. If you or a member
of your family is faced with a difficult
situation, you are encouraged to contact
the Employee Network at 800-327-CALL.
All services are confidential.
- EDUCORPS
EDUCORPS consists of retired superintendents
who offer consultation and advice
to superintendents seeking their counsel.
For further information call Donald
Harkness at 516/367-1415.
- American Association of School
Administrators
The National affiliate of NYSCOSS,
AASA provides additional leadership
services to educational leaders. The
Council encourages AASA membership.
Dues for both organizations may be
paid together through NYSCOSS.
- Legislative Activities
Staffed with a full-time Associate
Director for Governmental Relations,
the Council actively influences educational
policy and legislation at both the
State and National levels. Whether
through position papers or memoranda
of opposition or support, NYSCOSS
strongly advocates for children from
the unique perspective of the school
district's chief educational leader.
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| PUBLICATIONS
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Publications are available to
all members.
Copies of the Councilgram,
position papers
and the legislative
updates are posted to this website. |
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2011-12 LEAF Professional Development Catalog
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Councilgram
Published monthly, the Councilgram is our primary source of communication. The "Gram" includes State, National, Member, Council, and AASA News. It also features recent job openings. News items must be received by the 10th of each month.
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Snapshot 2009 - The 7th Triennial Study
This is the seventh in a series of surveys, which provides a statistical analysis on personal, contractual, retirement and educational issues related to the Superintendency.
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Snapshot 2006 - The 6th Triennial Study
This is the sixth in a series of surveys, which summarize data on personal, contractual, retirement, and educational issues related to the Superintendency.
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Snapshot 2006 Powerpoint Summary
Summary Information from Snapshot 2006
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Snapshot V
This is the fifth in a series of surveys, which summarize data on personal, contractual, retirement, and educational issues related to the Superintendency.
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Membership Brochure
The Council provides many services to support the professionalism and enrichment of our members. The brochure provides a brief description of each service. For more information please contact karen@nyscoss.org.
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Cabinet Membership Brochure
This brochure provides a description of comprehensive services provided for Deputy and Assistant Superintendents. For more information please contact karen@nyscoss.org.
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Model Contract
Ideal for new superintendents drafting their first employment contract with the board of education or current superintendents looking for illustrative clauses. Our General Counsel is currently updating our Model Contracct. Please call The Council at (518) 449-1063 with your questions about your contract or this Model Contract.
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Legal Services Level II
The Council provides a more comprehensive legal service for our superintendent members.
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Directory of Chief School Officers
The directory includes address, fax and e-mail information for New York State superinendents. (Published every fall)
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2010-2011 Annual Letter
Designed to provide an overview of The Council's goals, initiatives and activities of the past year.
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2009-2010 Annual Letter
Designed to provide an overview of The Council's goals, initiatives and activities of the past year.
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Position and White Papers
Periodically the Council publishes papers to the membership. The papers cover timely and important issues related to education.
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Legislative Updates
Breaking education news and insights into Albany politics delivered to active members by an overnight fax service.
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