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Friday, October 24, 2025
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Eastern
Registration
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Eastern
Registration
Location: Promenade, Second Floor
8:15 AM - 8:30 AM
Eastern
Welcome and Opening Attendee Survey
8:15 AM - 8:30 AM
Eastern
Welcome and Opening Attendee Survey
Digital Experience
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Eastern
Opening Session: Achieving Dignity For All
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Opening Session: Achieving Dignity For All
Keynote Speaker: Tim Shriver – The Dignity Index
Digital Experience
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Eastern
Opening Session: Achieving Dignity For All
Location: Grand Ballroom, Third Floor
Keynote Speaker: Tim Shriver – The Dignity Index
Keynote Session
Sponsored By
10:00 AM - 10:25 AM
Eastern
Group Discussion Session
10:00 AM - 10:25 AM
Eastern
Group Discussion Session
Digital Experience
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Eastern
Morning Expo Break
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Eastern
Morning Expo Break
Location: Rhinelander Gallery, Americas Hall I, Trianon Complex
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Eastern
Education Expo Open
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Eastern
Education Expo Open
Location: Rhinelander Gallery, Americas Hall I, Trianon Complex
10:25 AM - 10:45 AM
Eastern
Heat up Your School Nutrition Program with Cooperative Support
10:25 AM - 10:45 AM
Eastern
Heat up Your School Nutrition Program with Cooperative Support
Speaker: Jon Garrett – OMNIA Partners
Digital Experience
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Eastern
A Non-Traditional School-Based Approach to Sensory and Emotional Regulation
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Eastern
A Non-Traditional School-Based Approach to Sensory and Emotional Regulation
Location: Nassau, Second Floor
Speaker: Cara Kennedy – Greenburgh-Graham Union Free School District
Speaker: Roseann Puthiyamadam – Greenburgh-Graham Union Free School District
Speaker: Anthony Aguiar – Greenburgh-Graham Union Free School District
Speaker: Rachel Blitzer – Greenburgh-Graham Union Free School District
Safe & Supportive Schools
Sponsored By
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Eastern
Bridging the Gap: Transforming School Board Policies into Accessible, Engaging Resources
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Eastern
Bridging the Gap: Transforming School Board Policies into Accessible, Engaging Resources
Location: Regent, Second Floor
Speaker: Courtney Sanik – NYSSBA
Board Operations
Sponsored By
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Eastern
Courageous Leadership During Challenging Times
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Eastern
Courageous Leadership During Challenging Times
Location: Murray Hill, Second Floor
Speaker: Dr. Diane Wynne – New York State Education Department
Safe & Supportive Schools
Sponsored By
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Eastern
Empowering Education with AI: The Future of Individualized Instruction
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Eastern
Empowering Education with AI: The Future of Individualized Instruction
Location: Clinton, Second Floor
Speaker: Anthony Salcito – Varsity Tutors for Schools
The Solution Room
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Eastern
Empowering Latina Students: Leadership, Mentorship and Civic Engagement
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Eastern
Empowering Latina Students: Leadership, Mentorship and Civic Engagement
Location: Beekman, Second Floor
Facilitator: Addie Blanco-Harvey – Uniondale Union Free School District
Student Voice
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Eastern
From Classroom to Career: Bridging the Skills Gap to Drive Workforce Development
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Eastern
From Classroom to Career: Bridging the Skills Gap to Drive Workforce Development
Location: Madison, Second Floor
Speaker: Thomas M. Ritzenthaler – CSArch
Speaker: Jackielyn Manning Campbell – Newburgh Enlarged City School District
Speaker: Kimberly Rohring – Newburgh Enlarged City School District
The Solution Room
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Eastern
From Your Board to the Capitol: Engaging in NYSSBA’s Advocacy Efforts
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Eastern
From Your Board to the Capitol: Engaging in NYSSBA’s Advocacy Efforts
Location: Sutton South, Second Floor
Speaker: Danielle Grasso – NYSSBA
Speaker: Caroline Bobick – NYSSBA
Speaker: Matt DeLaus – NYSSBA
Speaker: John Daley – NYSSBA
Board Operations
Sponsored By
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Eastern
Investing in the Future: Commack School District’s Innovative Approach to Financial Literacy
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Eastern
Investing in the Future: Commack School District’s Innovative Approach to Financial Literacy
Location: Sutton Center, Second Floor
Speaker: Jordan F. Cox – Commack Union Free School District
Speaker: Carrie Lipenholtz – Commack Union Free School District
Finance & Facilities
Sponsored By
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Eastern
Mitigating Risk in the School Setting
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Eastern
Mitigating Risk in the School Setting
Location: Gibson, Second Floor
Speaker: Angela M. Nagle – PERMA
Speaker: Joanna Malament – Nassau BOCES
The Solution Room
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Eastern
The Do’s and Don’ts of Executive Session
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Eastern
The Do’s and Don’ts of Executive Session
Location: Gramercy, Second Floor
Speaker: James A. Gregory, Esq. – Ferrara Fiorenza P.C.
Speaker: Mara N. Harvey, Esq. – Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC
School Law
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Eastern
The Promise of Upstream Prevention: Profound New Evidence on Reducing Youth Suicide
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Eastern
The Promise of Upstream Prevention: Profound New Evidence on Reducing Youth Suicide
Featured Speaker: Scott LoMurray – Sources of Strength
Digital Experience
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Eastern
The Promise of Upstream Prevention: Profound New Evidence on Reducing Youth Suicide
Location: Mercury Ballroom, Third Floor
Featured Speaker: Scott LoMurray – Sources of Strength
Featured Session
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Eastern
COLSBA Meeting
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Eastern
COLSBA Meeting
Location: Bryant, Second Floor
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Eastern
NYSSBA Past Presidents Meeting
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Eastern
NYSSBA Past Presidents Meeting
Location: East, Fourth Floor
11:45 AM - 12:05 PM
Eastern
Anatomy of District Goal Setting
11:45 AM - 12:05 PM
Eastern
Anatomy of District Goal Setting
Speaker: Jamie McPherson – NYSSBA
Digital Experience
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
Eastern
Lunch On Own
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
Eastern
Lunch On Own
11:45 AM - 1:30 PM
Eastern
NYS Association of Small City School Districts Lunch
11:45 AM - 1:30 PM
Eastern
NYS Association of Small City School Districts Lunch
12:05 PM - 12:25 PM
Eastern
Building Bridges, Not Barriers: Establishing Strong Board Norms for Success
12:05 PM - 12:25 PM
Eastern
Building Bridges, Not Barriers: Establishing Strong Board Norms for Success
Speaker: Jamie McPherson – NYSSBA
Digital Experience
12:25 PM - 12:45 PM
Eastern
The Superintendent Evaluation Process - Fair and Balanced
12:25 PM - 12:45 PM
Eastern
The Superintendent Evaluation Process - Fair and Balanced
Speaker: Mark Snyder – NYSSBA
Digital Experience
12:45 PM - 1:00 PM
Eastern
Group Discussion Session
12:45 PM - 1:00 PM
Eastern
Group Discussion Session
Digital Experience
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Eastern
Bridging High School and College: STEM Success Strategies
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Eastern
Bridging High School and College: STEM Success Strategies
Location: Beekman, Second Floor
Facilitator: Jennie Mueller – Questar III BOCES
Student Voice
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Eastern
Building Unity Through Education: Anti-Hate Initiatives and Community Partnerships
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Eastern
Building Unity Through Education: Anti-Hate Initiatives and Community Partnerships
Location: Nassau, Second Floor
Speaker: Daniel Holtzman – Great Neck Union Free School District
Speaker: Kenneth Bossert – Great Neck Union Free School District
Safe & Supportive Schools
Sponsored By
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Eastern
Collective Bargaining Update
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Eastern
Collective Bargaining Update
Location: Gramercy, Second Floor
Speaker: David S. Shaw, Esq. – Shaw, Perelson, May & Lambert LLP
Speaker: Norma G. Meacham, Esq. – Whiteman, Osterman & Hanna LLP
Employment & Labor Relations
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Eastern
Creating a Culture of Excellence Through Superintendent and Board Evaluations
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Eastern
Creating a Culture of Excellence Through Superintendent and Board Evaluations
Location: Clinton, Second Floor
Speaker: Michael L. Horning, Jr. – SuperEval
Speaker: Peter Nowacki – Windsor Central School District
The Solution Room
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Eastern
eGovernance in Action: Enhancing School Board Transparency and Efficiency
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Eastern
eGovernance in Action: Enhancing School Board Transparency and Efficiency
Location: Gibson, Second Floor
Speaker: Drew Wareham – Diligent
The Solution Room
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Eastern
Innovative Strategies in Regionalization – A Collaborative Approach
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Eastern
Innovative Strategies in Regionalization – A Collaborative Approach
Location: Sutton South, Second Floor
Speaker: Donald Stevens, Jr. – Watervliet City School District
Speaker: Daniel Kalbfliesh – Green Island Union Free School District
Board Operations
Sponsored By
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Eastern
Online Predators Targeting Teens: Understanding Child Exploitation & Empowering Students to Protect Themselves
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Eastern
Online Predators Targeting Teens: Understanding Child Exploitation & Empowering Students to Protect Themselves
Location: Mercury Ballroom, Third Floor
Moderator: Tom Wheeler – United States Department of Justice
Speaker: Steven J. Grocki – United States Department of Justice
Speaker: Marcia Cohen – United States Department of Justice
Speaker: Angela E. Tassone – Federal Bureau of Investigation, New York
Featured Session
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Eastern
Personality and Well-being in Schools: New Insights to Foster Student Success
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Eastern
Personality and Well-being in Schools: New Insights to Foster Student Success
Location: Madison, Second Floor
Speaker: Mark Garrison – Evaluative Beings, LLC
Speaker: Mark Beehler – Salamanca City School District
The Solution Room
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Eastern
Project-Based Learning: Public Products & Community Partners = Student Impact
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Eastern
Project-Based Learning: Public Products & Community Partners = Student Impact
Location: Sutton North, Second Floor
Speaker: Tara Koehler – Wappingers Central School District
Speaker: John Sammon – Wappingers Central School District
Communications & Community Relations
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Eastern
Sticks and Stones: Understanding Implicit Bias, Microaggressions and Stereotypes
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Eastern
Sticks and Stones: Understanding Implicit Bias, Microaggressions and Stereotypes
Location: Murray Hill, Second Floor
Speaker: Wayne White – NYSUT
Speaker: Samantha Rini – NYSUT
Safe & Supportive Schools
Sponsored By
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Eastern
The Dignity Index: A Deeper Dive
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Eastern
The Dignity Index: A Deeper Dive
Speaker: Meghan Monroe – UNITE
Digital Experience
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Eastern
What's Your Question: Mastering the Art and Science of Asking Questions
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Eastern
What's Your Question: Mastering the Art and Science of Asking Questions
Location: Regent, Second Floor
Speaker: Darci D'Ercole – NYSSBA
Speaker: Lisa P. Davis – NYSSBA
Board Operations
Sponsored By
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Eastern
Who Protects the Data? Understanding the School DPO Role
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Eastern
Who Protects the Data? Understanding the School DPO Role
Location: Sutton Center, Second Floor
Speaker: Michelle Krieger – Lake Shore Central School District
Technology in Schools
2:00 PM - 2:20 PM
Eastern
Group Discussion Session
2:00 PM - 2:20 PM
Eastern
Group Discussion Session
Digital Experience
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Eastern
Afternoon Expo Break
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Eastern
Afternoon Expo Break
Location: Rhinelander Gallery, Americas Hall I, Trianon Complex
2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Eastern
NYS Caucus of Black School Board Members Annual Meeting
2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Eastern
NYS Caucus of Black School Board Members Annual Meeting
Location: Concourse A, Concourse Level
2:20 PM - 2:40 PM
Eastern
Unlocking the Mysteries of School Aid
2:20 PM - 2:40 PM
Eastern
Unlocking the Mysteries of School Aid
Speaker: Brian Fessler – NYSSBA
Digital Experience
2:40 PM - 3:00 PM
Eastern
Budgetary Insights: Tools and Metrics for Enhanced Oversight and Communication
2:40 PM - 3:00 PM
Eastern
Budgetary Insights: Tools and Metrics for Enhanced Oversight and Communication
Speaker: Christopher G. Abdoo – Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District
Digital Experience
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Eastern
Building Bridges, Not Barriers: Establishing Strong Board Norms for Success
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Eastern
Building Bridges, Not Barriers: Establishing Strong Board Norms for Success
Location: Regent, Second Floor
Speaker: Jamie McPherson – NYSSBA
Speaker: Mark Snyder – NYSSBA
Board Operations
Sponsored By
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Eastern
Electric Bus Pilot Program Implementation at Sweet Home CSD
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Eastern
Electric Bus Pilot Program Implementation at Sweet Home CSD
Location: Clinton, Second Floor
Speaker: John Havrilla – Wendel Companies
Speaker: Donald Feldmann – Sweet Home Central School District
The Solution Room
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Eastern
Enhancing School Safety: Integrating Technology for Emergencies, Drills and Communication
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Eastern
Enhancing School Safety: Integrating Technology for Emergencies, Drills and Communication
Location: Murray Hill, Second Floor
Speaker: Benjamin August – Mahopac Central School District
Safe & Supportive Schools
Sponsored By
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Eastern
Igniting Inclusion: The Challenger Athletics Journey
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Eastern
Igniting Inclusion: The Challenger Athletics Journey
Location: Nassau, Second Floor
Speaker: William Brennan – Massapequa Union Free School District
Speaker: Jordan McCaw – Massapequa Union Free School District
Safe & Supportive Schools
Sponsored By
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Eastern
NYSAWA Board Meeting
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Eastern
NYSAWA Board Meeting
Location: Bryant, Second Floor
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Eastern
Portrait of the Superintendency
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Eastern
Portrait of the Superintendency
Location: Sutton South, Second Floor
Speaker: Robert N. Lowry, Jr. – NYSCOSS
Board Operations
Sponsored By
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Eastern
Reimagining Community Engagement: A New Era of Community and School Partnerships
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Eastern
Reimagining Community Engagement: A New Era of Community and School Partnerships
Location: Sutton North, Second Floor
Speaker: Janet Warden – Red Hook Central School District
Speaker: Erin Hayes – Red Hook Central School District
Speaker: Kelly Borrelle – Red Hook Central School District
Communications & Community Relations
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Eastern
Safe & Supportive Schools: Community Schools & County-Based Coalitions
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Eastern
Safe & Supportive Schools: Community Schools & County-Based Coalitions
Location: Madison, Second Floor
Speaker: Alli Lidie – New York State Community Schools Network
Speaker: Terrence Winston – New York State Community Schools Network
Speaker: Julianna Obie – New York State Community Schools Network
Speaker: JoAnne Ferrara – Port Chester-Rye Union Free School District
The Solution Room
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Eastern
Special Education Overview
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Eastern
Special Education Overview
Location: Gramercy, Second Floor
Speaker: Jacob S. Feldman, Esq. – Frazer & Feldman, LLP
Speaker: Daniel Levin, Esq. – Frazer & Feldman, LLP
School Law
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Eastern
The Changemakers Program: Student Leaders Creating Social Impact
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Eastern
The Changemakers Program: Student Leaders Creating Social Impact
Location: Beekman, Second Floor
Facilitator: Ray R. Sanchez, Jr. – Tarrytown Union Free School District
Student Voice
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Eastern
The Dignity Index: A Deeper Dive
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Eastern
The Dignity Index: A Deeper Dive
Location: Mercury Ballroom, Third Floor
Speaker: Meghan Monroe – UNITE
Featured Session
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Eastern
The Future of Learning: How Technology is Transforming Education
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Eastern
The Future of Learning: How Technology is Transforming Education
Location: Gibson, Second Floor
Speaker: Richard T. McVay – OMNIA Partners
The Solution Room
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Eastern
Unlocking the Mysteries of School Aid
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Eastern
Unlocking the Mysteries of School Aid
Location: Sutton Center, Second Floor
Speaker: Brian S. Cechnicki – ASBO New York
Speaker: Brian Fessler – NYSSBA
Finance & Facilities
Sponsored By
3:00 PM - 3:20 PM
Eastern
Where Are We on the Road to Zero-Emission School Buses?
3:00 PM - 3:20 PM
Eastern
Where Are We on the Road to Zero-Emission School Buses?
Speaker: Matt DeLaus – NYSSBA
Digital Experience
3:20 PM - 4:00 PM
Eastern
Virtual Jeopardy!
3:20 PM - 4:00 PM
Eastern
Virtual Jeopardy!
Digital Experience
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Eastern
A Fireside Chat with the Commissioner and Senior Staff
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Eastern
A Fireside Chat with the Commissioner and Senior Staff
Speaker: Dr. Betty A. Rosa – New York State Education Department
Speaker: Dr. Jeffrey A. Matteson – New York State Education Department
Speaker: Angelique Johnson-Dingle – New York State Education Department
Speaker: Daniel Morton-Bentley, Esq. – New York State Education Department
Moderator: Robert S. Schneider – NYSSBA
Digital Experience
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Eastern
A Fireside Chat with the Commissioner and Senior Staff
Location: Grand Ballroom, Third Floor
Speaker: Dr. Betty A. Rosa – New York State Education Department
Speaker: Dr. Jeffrey A. Matteson – New York State Education Department
Speaker: Angelique Johnson-Dingle – New York State Education Department
Speaker: Daniel Morton-Bentley, Esq. – New York State Education Department
Moderator: Robert S. Schneider – NYSSBA
Featured Session
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Eastern
Artificial Intelligence in Education: From Policy to Practice
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Eastern
Artificial Intelligence in Education: From Policy to Practice
Location: Beekman, Second Floor
Speaker: Amy DelCorvo – NYSCATE
Speaker: Julianna Sciolino – Buffalo Public Schools
Speaker: Moses Ojeda – New York City Public Schools
Technology in Schools
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Eastern
Conflict Resolution with the Board of Education
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Eastern
Conflict Resolution with the Board of Education
Location: Regent, Second Floor
Speaker: Nick Fitzgerald – Canajoharie Central School District
Speaker: Mark Brody – Canajoharie Central School District
Board Operations
Sponsored By
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Eastern
Employment Discrimination – A Changing Landscape
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Eastern
Employment Discrimination – A Changing Landscape
Location: Gramercy, Second Floor
Speaker: Anthony J. Fasano, Esq. – Guercio & Guercio LLP
Speaker: Tracie L. Lopardi, Esq. – Bond Schoeneck & King PLLC
Employment & Labor Relations
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Eastern
Future-Focused Learning: Creating a Collaborative Support System
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Eastern
Future-Focused Learning: Creating a Collaborative Support System
Location: Sutton North, Second Floor
Speaker: David A. Moyer – Northport-East Northport Unified Free School District
Speaker: Carol Taylor – Northport-East Northport Union Free School District
Communications & Community Relations
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Eastern
Handle With Care: Partnering with Law Enforcement to Mitigate Trauma
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Eastern
Handle With Care: Partnering with Law Enforcement to Mitigate Trauma
Location: Murray Hill, Second Floor
Speaker: Lars E. Clemensen – Hampton Bays Union Free School District
Speaker: Eric Ferraro – Hampton Bays Union Free School District
Safe & Supportive Schools
Sponsored By
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Eastern
New York State Distance Learning Consortium: Expanding Educational Access Across the State
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Eastern
New York State Distance Learning Consortium: Expanding Educational Access Across the State
Location: Sutton Center, Second Floor
Speaker: Melissa Daniels – New York State Distance Learning Consortium
Speaker: Greg Smith – New York State Distance Learning Consortium
Technology in Schools
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Eastern
Prioritizing Student Mental Health: Ensuring Success for All Learners
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Eastern
Prioritizing Student Mental Health: Ensuring Success for All Learners
Location: Nassau, Second Floor
Speaker: Cecily Wilson-Turner – Shenendehowa Central School District
Speaker: Rebecca Carman – Shenendehowa Central School District
Speaker: Matthew Davis – Shenendehowa Central School District
Safe & Supportive Schools
Sponsored By
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Eastern
The Merger Staircase: Collaborative Pathways to Successful School District Consolidation
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Eastern
The Merger Staircase: Collaborative Pathways to Successful School District Consolidation
Location: Sutton South, Second Floor
Speaker: Joshua Meyer – Boquet Valley Central School District
Board Operations
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