We encourage a proactive and preventative approach to promoting and maintaining a safe, productive and efficient environment for educating students and serving the school community. We offer a blend of expertise and practical advice resulting from years of hands-on business and operational management experience. We analyze and work to resolve both unique and routine challenges confronted by Boards of Education and administrators.
Our practice is dedicated exclusively to the representation of employers in all aspects of employment and labor relations law. This highly regulated environment demands representation based on strategic solutions tailored to the needs and objectives of each employer. We recognize the importance of both leadership and compliance in organizational success.
The Comptroller recently audited school districts and BOCES to address electronic access issues related to facilities and information. Security risks arise when former employees or non-employees (such as vendors and contractors) retain access to school premises, databases, or educational platforms after their association with the school district ends.
The Dignity for All Students Act (“DASA”) has been the subject of recent decisions issued by the New York State Commissioner of Education (the “Commissioner”). DASA prohibits bullying and harassment of students in public schools and at school activities; it is non-disciplinary.
To be eligible to receive expedited building aid, a School District must be aware of the deadlines and requirements associated with a Capital Outlay Project. To meet its obligations to review the condition of its facilities, a School District must be aware of the deadlines and requirements associated with its Building Condition Surveys.