My Benefits
Legal Advice and Assistance
SAANYS’ Legal and Labor Relations Department offers comprehensive, aggressive representation on job-related matters, with no dollar cap. Attorneys are available directly at 518-782-0600.
Labor Relations Services
Services include advice, assistance, and representation throughout the entire negotiation process. Negotiators and teams are provided with extensive resources, including multiple research databases of salary information. In addition, negotiators average 10-12 hours of pre-negotiation preparation for each unit.
Professional Growth
SAANYS helps members meet their continuous learning needs and requirements through a year-round, comprehensive professional development program. Certificates for completed hours are available. Visit the SAANYS Professional Learning page to learn more.
In an effort to keep members current and informed, membership also includes the weekly e-newsletter, News & Notes, Vanguard & Practices magazine, and various online communications and services.
Government Relations
Members can be assured that their voices are heard loud and clear on issues such as education funding, tenure, mandates, retirement issues, education reform initiatives, and federal policy. A member-composed government relations committee establishes the legislative priorities for the association and lobbies those issues on behalf of fellow educators.
$10,000 Term Life Insurance Policy
Financial Planning, Free Financial Profile, and Related Insurances From Equitable
Equitable has a long-standing presence in New York. As with its nationwide business, a large portion of Equitable’s New York client base is built upon the work they do within the public education system. Equitable services over 800 public school and charter school retirement plans across the state, with more than 62,000 participants, and approximately $1.9 billion in assets under management. Through existing relationships with these school districts, Equitable is able to effectively provide coverage for members of SAANYS.
Members can receive competitive rates on life, disability, long-term care, and more. In addition, a full array of retirement services is available, including a complimentary financial profile and comprehensive financial planning services.
Visit Equitable to learn more, or use the dedicated SAANYS member line by calling: 1-866-401-3030, option 8.
Career Center at saanys.org
This online database of school leadership positions is free to job seekers. Members receive a monthly email alert highlighting recently advertised vacancies.
Members also receive a 20% discount on job vacancy postings by mentioning discount code MEMDIS001. Visit the Career Center now.
Abenity Discounts
Abenity is a national discount provider partnering with SAANYS to bring members savings from leading brands such as Columbia and Brooks Brothers. Also save on travel, restaurants, home and garden, apparel, movies, theatre, and sporting events. Accessible via the Members Only area. Learn more here.
Personal Legal Services Plan
This program offers members significant discounts on non-work related legal issues through a national legal services provider.
$85 annually provides a simple will, power of attorney, health care proxy, living will, and advice via telephone. Enrollees will also receive certificates good for two free hour-long office consultations with a local referral attorney. For services beyond this package, discounted rates apply.
Contact Feldman, Kramer and Monaco, the law firm that administers the plan for SAANYS members, at 1-800-832-5182 or at http://www.fkmlaw.com/contact-us.
Be prepared to present your membership ID #.
Rate applies to regular active, retired active, and retired affiliate members. Associate member fee is $150.
Online Defensive Driving Course
A discounted defensive driving online course provided through the National Safety Council. Members are eligible for up to a 10% discount on auto insurance and points reduction of up to 4 points. Login with access code “SAANYS.” Learn more.
National Affiliation
SAANYS is the official state affiliate of both the National Association of Elementary School Principals and the National Association of Secondary School Principals and their state / national principal of the year programs.
Retirement Services
Whether plans include traveling the country, starting a business, or continuing in the field of education, SAANYS has multiple resources to support members’ dreams. Learn more.