Important Notes

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BECOMMING A SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER?

Let us help! Click below to read our most recent 'Prospective Board Member Brochure.' It's an essential tool to help you make that important decision to serve your community as a school board member.

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SYNERGY BETWEEN SSFC AND CNYSBA

The Central New York School Boards Association established the Statewide School Finance Consortium in 1991. Since its inception the partnership has been a leader in the fight to bring equity and reform to the process used by New York State that unfairly distributes education aid to the state’s public schools.

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HEADLINES WORTH READING

 

Binghamton Press & Sun Bulletin, Jan. 13, Candor, Spencer-Van Etten School Districts Study Merger Plan: Neighbors Explore Becoming Partners in Education - read

 

YNN, Jan. 13, Another Tough Budget Year Expected for Districts - read

 

CNYSBA. WHO ARE WE?

Our mission is to inform public school board members about contemporary issues affecting public education and the operation of public schools; to provide forums for school board members where they may learn from one another;
and to mobilize board members to effectively influence those outside the schools who also share responsibility for education of our children.

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SUBMIT IDEAS

CNYSBA is now showcasing our member districts highlighting special accomplishments they've made with their students. Email us with an idea so we can spotlight your district.

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CNYSBA ANNUAL (DINNER) MEETING

When: Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Time: 6:00 - 9:00 PM

Location: The Lodge at Welch Allyn, Skaneateles Falls

Special Guest: Susan Arbetter, Albany correspondent and host of public radio's "The Capitol Pressroom", will moderate a panel discussion of prominent insiders that will cover many of the most pressing issues facing public education in New York State.

New this year: A mini tradeshow featuring CNYSBA's Business Partners during the cocktail hour from 6:00 to 7:00 pm.

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IS YOUR DISTRICT EFFICIENTLY MANAGING
TAXPAYER DOLLARS?

One of the most critical responsibilities of School Boards is diligent management and use of your district's financial resources.

CLICK HERE FOR A PRESENTATION on the do's, don'ts and best practices of public school financial audits by Mark Ciaralli and Christopher Alger from Grossman St. Amour, Certified Public Accountants (formerly Green & Seifter).

At a recent CNYSBA Board President's Roundtable, Mark and Chris shared insights on the top things board members need to know about audits, as well as real-life examples of how things can go bad or good. They also offered helpful advice on how school districts can improve their financial picture.

 


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Attention New School Board Members! Learn How
To Make an Impact and Become an Effective Leader (and Fast!)
With CNYSBA’s Governance Training

Newly elected school board members are required by law to complete six hours of board governance training and six hours of fiscal oversight training.

You can complete this instruction right here in Central New York, with us!

BOARD GOVERNANCE TRAINING

When: 6 to 9:15 p.m. Wednesday, June 12 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 15

Where: CNY Regional Information Center at OCM BOCES, 6075 E. Molloy Road, Syracuse, 13211. For directions CLICK HERE.

| For complete information on each day’s programs and instructor | CLICK HERE

CNYSBA will provide a light dinner June 12 and a light breakfast and lunch June 15.

FISCAL OVERSIGHT TRAINING: Stay tuned for dates.

 

 

 

 

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