Feb 16th, 2023Checklist for Professional Consulting Contracts
When drafting a consulting contract, the following provisions may be considered and included depending on the type of the procured services.
Feb 16th, 2023District Clerk Alert: New Rules for Notaries Public
Many District Clerks also hold a Notary Public license, and are often called upon to provide notary services in the course of their duties. The notarial acts performed by a District Clerk are typically administering an oath or affirmation, or taking an affidavit. Effective January 25, 2023, new rules are in effect for all services provided by a Notary Public in New York State.
Jan 30th, 2023New Legislation Provides Additional Protection for New Mothers in the Workplace
On December 9, 2022, Governor Hochul signed legislation amending Section 206-c of the Labor Law and expanding the rights of employees who need to express breast milk while at work.
Jan 30th, 2023School District Responsibilities when Considering Residential Placement
Now that schools, staff and students have emerged from the pandemic-related isolation, many schools are seeing a dramatic increase in severe behavior in students, especially special education students.
Dec 22nd, 2022Homebound Instruction and Tutoring: Need for a Policy Change?
Since the Spring, the Board of Regents has repeatedly adopted an emergency regulation addressing the increased need for schools to provide instruction to students unable to attend due to health issues. The emergency regulation is anticipated to become permanent in January 2023.
Dec 22nd, 2022It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year: Reviewing and Updating Codes of Conduct
Many of the school districts and BOCES we represent are taking time this holiday season to fulfill their obligation to annually review and update (as necessary) their codes of conduct, “…taking into consideration the effectiveness of code provisions and the fairness and consistency of its administration.” (8 NYCRR § 100.2(l)(ii)(3).) While assisting our clients with this process, we have been finding that many Codes of Conduct do not meet the basic requirements set forth in the Commissioner’s regulations. Moreover, they frequently include information or rules better left to board policies or administrative regulations.
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