We represent employers in all aspects of employment and labor relations law

Employment Law

We provide proactive and practical legal services for public schools and BOCES clients

Education Law

We represent employers in all aspects of employment and labor relations law

Employment Law

We provide proactive and practical legal services for public schools and BOCES clients

Education Law

What We Do

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Education Law

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.

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Employment Law

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.

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Latest Posts

Business Official Academy: Legal Issues Impacting the School Business OfficeSep 23rd, 2024
by Ferrara Fiorenza PC

Business Official Academy: Legal Issues Impacting the School Business Office

Join Ferrara Fiorenza for this virtual series examining the legal issues impacting school business offices. Register for $100 per session, or purchase the entire series bundle for $550 per district.

2024 APPR Reform Law Impacts Critical Educator Personnel DecisionsSep 13th, 2024
by Melinda B. Bowe

2024 APPR Reform Law Impacts Critical Educator Personnel Decisions

The new law provides that school districts and BOCES may continue to implement their current APPR plans, including submitting modifications, through the 2031-32 school year. However, after the 2031-32 school year, all plans must be designed, submitted, and implemented in accordance with the new Standards-based Educator Evaluation and Professional Support (“NYS-STEPS”) framework.

Recent Comptroller Audit Report Highlights Need for School Districts and BOCES to Develop and Manage a Comprehensive Investment Program, Including Annual Review and Re-Adoption of Investment Policy Sep 13th, 2024
by Charles E. Symons

Recent Comptroller Audit Report Highlights Need for School Districts and BOCES to Develop and Manage a Comprehensive Investment Program, Including Annual Review and Re-Adoption of Investment Policy

In a recently issued audit report, the New York State Comptroller criticized a school district for failing to properly comply with General Municipal Law Section 39’s requirement that districts annually review and re-adopt an investment policy.

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