NYSHIP Policy Regarding Health Insurance Buyout, Policy #’s 122r2 and 122r3
June 14, 2016
On June 9, 2016, the Appellate Division of the Third Department in New York State decided the case challenging NYSHIP’s […]
Ed Chair Proposes Delinking School Aid and Educator Evaluations
June 9, 2016
Under revisions enacted to the Annual Professional Performance Review (APPR) law in 2015, school districts face the loss of two […]
Updates: Registration and CTLE Guidance, and Pension Credit for Military Service
June 3, 2016
The State Education Department has released two updates regarding Registration and CTLE Guidance, and Pension Credit for Military Service: Registration and […]
At the May Meeting of the Board of Regents
May 20, 2016
The New York State Board of Regents met in Albany on May 16 and 17. A summary of noteworthy discussions […]
SAANYS Delivers a 1-2 Lobby Effort
May 19, 2016
On May 4, SAANYS, in coordination with the NYS Federation of School Administrators (NYSFSA) representing the New York City, Buffalo […]
The First Smart Schools Investment Plans Are Approved
May 19, 2016
The Smart Schools Bond Act was passed in New York State’s 2014-15 Enacted State Budget and was approved by the […]
New Registration and Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) Requirements
May 13, 2016
As stated on the SED website, beginning on July 1, 2016 individuals who hold a permanent or professional certificate in classroom […]
SAANYS Congratulates and Thanks Sheri and Bruce Lederman for Persevering and Prevailing in APPR Action
May 11, 2016
SAANYS pleased to share the attached decision of acting Supreme Court Justice Roger McDonough concluding that Sheri Lederman’s APPR rating was […]
Lancaster Principal Joins National Education Leadership Board
May 6, 2016
Peter Kruszynski, principal of Lancaster MS in Erie County, has been appointed to a four-year term on the Board of […]
Memo on Student Growth Updates for 2015-16
April 13, 2016
The memo on student growth updates for 2015-16 (available here) issued by Assistant Commissioner Ira Schwartz, provides an overview of […]