41st Annual School Client Conference
Seminar
| 8:45 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Cocktail Reception to Follow
Buffalo Marriott Niagara, 1340 Millersport Highway, Amherst, NY 14221 (Please Note New Venue)
Our attorneys will provide insight into some of the most critical issues facing school districts. Three tracks are planned, each with information tailored to your district's specific needs.
- Employee Track (A) - Employee and labor relations
- Business Track (B) - Focuses on school district business operations
- Student Track (C) - Focuses on current issues affecting students in the educational environment
Who should attend: Board of Education Members, Superintendents, Business Officials, and School District Administrators
AGENDA
8:15 a.m. Registration
9 a.m. to 9:10 a.m. Welcome & Introduction
| Track A: Employee & Labor Relations | Track B: Business Operations | Track C: Student Issues | |
| 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. | Collective Bargaining - Essential Strategies & Trends | 2025 Case Law Update - Renewable Energy, PILOTS, Tax Challenges, and Education Law Rulings | Resolving Complex Issues in Student Discipline |
| 10:40 to 11:40 a.m. | Grievances & Arbitration - Effectively Handling Contractual Disputes | Ethics for School Board Members & Administrators | Parental Rights at School: The Mahmoud Ruling and Curriculum Opt-outs |
| 11:40 to 12:40 p.m. | Lunch | ||
| 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. | Effectively & Efficiently Handling Employee Discipline & Evaluations | Capital Projects - Piggybacking, Bidding, and Handling Disputes | Determining Service Animal Access in Schools |
| 1:55 to 2:55 p.m. | From Request to Return: How to Approach Employee Leaves of Absence | Capital Project Financing - Your Issues for 2026 | Frequently Asked Questions in Special Education Law: Solving Common Dilemmas |
3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Cocktail Reception