Aug 29th, 2024When was the Last Time You Conducted an Inventory of Your School’s Technology Equipment?
From the New York State Constitution to the guidelines of the State Comptroller, school officials are responsible for the oversight and accountability of the school district’s capital assets. School districts purchase a wide variety of IT equipment, such as interactive displays, desktop computers, monitors, laptops, tablets, etc. These assets can make up a significant portion of a district’s IT asset inventory. This means that school officials are responsible for protecting these assets from loss, for keeping inventory records current, and ensuring that these assets can be easily located.
Aug 13th, 2024Register Now: 2024-25 Virtual Principal Academy
As we enter a new school year, Ferrara Fiorenza is offering the Virtual Principal Academy: a nuts and bolts “how to” primer for new administrators, and a refresher/update for veteran administrators. These sessions will focus on practical skills to assist principals and assistant principals to handle day to day issues in compliance with law.
Jul 26th, 2024The ESSER III Deadline Has Changed
The deadline for the use of round 3 funds from the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER III) program under the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act has changed. The change impacts all ESSER III funds allocated to NYS School Districts.
Jul 26th, 2024Recent Trends in Comptroller Audits
The State Comptroller, as the fiscal watchdog for New York State, has broad audit powers.
Jun 24th, 2024New Student Voter Registration Requirements Become Effective July 1, 2024
Amendments to the New York State Election Law that impact school districts and BOCES will become effective as of July 1, 2024. These changes will require updates to board policies and practices for school districts and BOCES.
May 28th, 2024Court Replaces “Significant Harm” Test with “Some-Harm” Standard
In Muldrow v. City of St. Louis, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected lower court precedent requiring a plaintiff to show materially significant harm to prevail on a Title VII claim.
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