Nov 24th, 2025The Importance of Pre-Referendum Contracts With Architects and Construction Managers
Pre-referendum contracts for architectural and construction management services play an important role in any capital works project. While it is only a small portion of the work necessary to complete the overall construction project, the pre-referendum period sets the stage for the remainder of the project.
Nov 24th, 2025Recent PERB Ruling: Union Stickers On School Property Not Protected By Taylor Law
A recent New York State Public Employment Relations Board (“PERB”) decision clarified the limits of union messaging on school property. The case centered on whether placing stickers supportive of a union in school hallways and other public areas of a school building constituted protected activity under Section 209-a.1 of the New York State Civil Service Law (more commonly referred to as the “Act” or the “Taylor Law”).
Oct 28th, 2025New York State Mandates Water Safety Education for Families Beginning 2026–27 School Year
In a significant step toward promoting student safety, New York State has enacted new legislation requiring school districts to provide water safety information to families.
Oct 28th, 20252026-27 Capital Outlay Project and 2026 Building Condition Survey
chool Districts and BOCES should take advantage of the available expedited building aid for a Capital Outlay Project for the 2026-27 budget year and be prepared to satisfy the requirement for a Building Condition Survey in 2026 if you have been assigned to the 2026 calendar-year group.
Oct 20th, 20252025-26 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 $200 per session, or purchase the entire series bundle for $600 per district.
Sep 26th, 2025Recent Amendments to the General Municipal Law Impose New Cybersecurity Incident Reporting Requirements on School Districts
Effective June 26, 2025, Sections 995-b and 995-c of the New York State General Municipal Law require that any school district or BOCES that experiences a cybersecurity incident and/or demand for ransom payment file certain reports with the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services. (“DHSES”)
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