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Wednesday, October 21, 2026
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Registration at the Hyatt
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Registration at the Hyatt
Location: Coat Check, Mezzanine Level, Hyatt
Thursday, October 22, 2026
7:00 AM - 10:00 AM
East Coast USA Time
Registration at the Hyatt
7:00 AM - 10:00 AM
East Coast USA Time
Registration at the Hyatt
Location: Coat Check, Mezzanine Level, Hyatt
8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
30th Annual Pre-Convention School Law Seminar
8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
30th Annual Pre-Convention School Law Seminar
Location: Grand Ballroom, Mezzanine Level, Hyatt
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Registration
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Registration
Location: Lobby, Marquee Level, Convention Center
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Pre-Con Board Officers Academy- Intentional Governance: Aligning People, Purpose & Practice
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Pre-Con Board Officers Academy- Intentional Governance: Aligning People, Purpose & Practice
Location: 106AD, Marquee Level, Convention Center
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Beyond the Bubble Sheet: Using Census Data to Drive Equity, Enrollment, and Excellence
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Beyond the Bubble Sheet: Using Census Data to Drive Equity, Enrollment, and Excellence
Location: 101CDEF, Marquee Level, Convention Center
Presenter: Amy Brombos – US Census Bureau's Data Dissemination and Training Branch- New York
Thursday Workshop
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Beyond the Stigma: Student-Led Change with BC2M- Part 1
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Beyond the Stigma: Student-Led Change with BC2M- Part 1
Location: 101AH, Marquee Level, Convention Center
Presenter: Margaret Burton – Bring Change to Mind
Thursday Workshop
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Data Privacy & Cybersecurity 101 - Board Oversight Made Simple
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Data Privacy & Cybersecurity 101 - Board Oversight Made Simple
Location: 101B, Marquee Level, Convention Center
Presenter: Michelle Krieger – Lake Shore Central School District
Governance & Leadership
Sponsored By
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Rural Schools Association of NYS Meeting
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Rural Schools Association of NYS Meeting
Location: Delaware Room, Second Level, Hyatt
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Scaling AI for Academic Excellence and Administrative Efficiency
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Scaling AI for Academic Excellence and Administrative Efficiency
Location: 101G, Marquee Level, Convention Center
Presenter: Timothy J. Piciullo – Hicksville Public Schools
Presenter: Theodore Fulton – Hicksville Public Schools
Innovative Tech Approaches
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Education Expo Open
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Education Expo Open
Location: Exhibit Hall, Exhibit Level, Convention Center
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Afternoon Expo Break
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Afternoon Expo Break
Location: Exhibit Hall, Exhibit Level, Convention Center
2:45 PM - 3:05 PM
East Coast USA Time
Academic Integrity in the Age of AI: A Governance Reset
2:45 PM - 3:05 PM
East Coast USA Time
Academic Integrity in the Age of AI: A Governance Reset
Location: Solution in 20 Room 1, Exhibit Level, Convention Center
Presenter: Brad A. Weir – SchoolAI
Solution in 20
2:45 PM - 3:05 PM
East Coast USA Time
Creative Funding for School Safety, Energy Efficiency and Building Systems
2:45 PM - 3:05 PM
East Coast USA Time
Creative Funding for School Safety, Energy Efficiency and Building Systems
Location: Solution in 20 Room 2, Exhibit Level, Convention Center
Presenter: Michelle Leonis – Day Automation by Stark Tech
Presenter: John Malbone – Day Automation by Stark Tech
Solution in 20
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Beyond the Stigma: Student-Led Change with BC2M- Part 2
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Beyond the Stigma: Student-Led Change with BC2M- Part 2
Location: 101AH, Marquee Level, Convention Center
Presenter: Margaret Burton – Bring Change to Mind
Thursday Workshop
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
BOCES Education Consortium
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
BOCES Education Consortium
Location: Delaware Room, Second Level, Hyatt
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
From Classroom to Capitol: An Ex Officio Student Leadership Experience That Drives Change
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
From Classroom to Capitol: An Ex Officio Student Leadership Experience That Drives Change
Location: 101B, Marquee Level, Convention Center
Presenter: Andrea K. Taylor – Akron Central School District
Presenter: Erik Polkowski – Akron Central School District
Presenter: Audrey Garverick – Akron Central School District
Governance & Leadership
Sponsored By
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Workforce Development Initiatives to Support the Teacher Pipeline
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Workforce Development Initiatives to Support the Teacher Pipeline
Location: 101G, Marquee Level, Convention Center
Presenter: Tina Wagle – SUNY Empire State University
Presenter: Robert Sanderl – SUNY Empire State University
Presenter: Kevin Eberle – SUNY Empire State University
Stakeholder & Community Engagement
3:25 PM - 3:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Clear, Fast, Human: The New Standard for School & District Engagement
3:25 PM - 3:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Clear, Fast, Human: The New Standard for School & District Engagement
Location: Solution in 20 Room 1, Exhibit Level, Convention Center
Presenter: Greg Turchetta – Apptegy
Presenter: Steve Kent – Apptegy
Solution in 20
3:25 PM - 3:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Who Protects Students in the Age of AI?
3:25 PM - 3:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Who Protects Students in the Age of AI?
Location: Solution in 20 Room 2, Exhibit Level, Convention Center
Presenter: Cheston Churchill – Gaggle
Solution in 20
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Opening Reception
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Opening Reception
Location: Exhibit Hall, Exhibit Level, Convention Center
Sponsored By
5:15 PM - 6:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Opening Session: Recharge Through Story and Song
5:15 PM - 6:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Opening Session: Recharge Through Story and Song
Location: Ballroom, Marquee Level, Convention Center
Keynote Speaker: Steven Sharp Nelson
Keynote Session
Sponsored By
Friday, October 23, 2026
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Registration
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Registration
Location: Lobby, Marquee Level, Convention Center
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
East Coast USA Time
Grab & Go Breakfast
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
East Coast USA Time
Grab & Go Breakfast
Location: Exhibit Hall, Exhibit Level, Convention Center
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Education Expo Open
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Education Expo Open
Location: Exhibit Hall, Exhibit Level, Convention Center
9:00 AM - 9:20 AM
East Coast USA Time
Building a Culture of Cyber Smart Schools with CYBER IQ
9:00 AM - 9:20 AM
East Coast USA Time
Building a Culture of Cyber Smart Schools with CYBER IQ
Location: Solution in 20 Room 1, Exhibit Level, Convention Center
Presenter: Meghan Warren – Northeastern Regional Information Center (NERIC)
Presenter: Elizabeth FitzGerald – ASPIRE
Solution in 20
9:00 AM - 9:20 AM
East Coast USA Time
From Absence to Presence: Building the Mental Health Bridge
9:00 AM - 9:20 AM
East Coast USA Time
From Absence to Presence: Building the Mental Health Bridge
Location: Solution in 20 Room 2, Exhibit Level, Convention Center
Presenter: Krislynn Dengler – Glens Falls City School District
Presenter: Jillian Kelton – Cartwheel
Solution in 20
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
East Coast USA Time
A Shared Vision: School Board Strategies for Advancing New York State’s Portrait of a Graduate
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
East Coast USA Time
A Shared Vision: School Board Strategies for Advancing New York State’s Portrait of a Graduate
Location: 101G, Marquee Level, Convention Center
School Safety & Wellness
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
East Coast USA Time
Advocating Beyond the Legislative Session: Engaging in NYSSBA Advocacy Throughout the Year
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
East Coast USA Time
Advocating Beyond the Legislative Session: Engaging in NYSSBA Advocacy Throughout the Year
Location: 101B, Marquee Level, Convention Center
Presenter: Danielle Grasso – NYSSBA
Presenter: Matt DeLaus – NYSSBA
Presenter: Caroline Bobick – NYSSBA
Presenter: John Daley – NYSSBA
Stakeholder & Community Engagement
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
East Coast USA Time
Building Bridges, Not Barriers: Establishing Strong Board Norms for Success
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
East Coast USA Time
Building Bridges, Not Barriers: Establishing Strong Board Norms for Success
Location: 101AH, Marquee Level, Convention Center
Presenter: Ann Laszewski – NYSSBA
Governance & Leadership
Sponsored By
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
East Coast USA Time
Hiring for Impact: A Board–Administration Partnership for Recruitment, Hiring and Evaluation
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
East Coast USA Time
Hiring for Impact: A Board–Administration Partnership for Recruitment, Hiring and Evaluation
Location: 101C, Marquee Level, Convention Center
Presenter: Joseph M. DeBarbieri – Baldwinsville Central School District
Presenter: David Kilcourse – Baldwinsville Central School District
Presenter: Victor Jenkins – Baldwinsville Central School District
Governance & Leadership
Sponsored By
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
East Coast USA Time
Keeping Schools Safe - Regulating Student Behavior
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
East Coast USA Time
Keeping Schools Safe - Regulating Student Behavior
Location: NYSSBA SSP Room, Exhibit Level, Convention Center
Presenter: Angela M. Nagle – PERMA
Presenter: Jennifer Gielarowski – Nassau BOCES
NYSSBA School Services Partners
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
East Coast USA Time
Lessons from the Field: Best Practices of GenAI Adoption
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
East Coast USA Time
Lessons from the Field: Best Practices of GenAI Adoption
Location: 106AD, Marquee Level, Convention Center
Presenter: Amanda Bickerstaff – AI for Education
Featured Session
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
East Coast USA Time
The Superintendent’s Playbook: Inside the Search, Trends and Future of NY Leadership
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
East Coast USA Time
The Superintendent’s Playbook: Inside the Search, Trends and Future of NY Leadership
Location: 101DE, Marquee Level, Convention Center
Presenter: Harold Coles – Southern Westchester BOCES
Presenter: Turina Parker – Washington-Saratoga-Warren-Hamilton-Essex BOCES
Presenter: Lily Talcott – Tompkins-Seneca-Tioga BOCES
Governance & Leadership
Sponsored By
9:40 AM - 10:00 AM
East Coast USA Time
Electric School Buses as Mobile Energy Resources for Schools and Community Resilience
9:40 AM - 10:00 AM
East Coast USA Time
Electric School Buses as Mobile Energy Resources for Schools and Community Resilience
Location: Solution in 20 Room 2, Exhibit Level, Convention Center
Presenter: John Davis – Wendel Companies
Solution in 20
9:40 AM - 10:00 AM
East Coast USA Time
Strategic Lessons from Capital Construction Project Planning and Execution
9:40 AM - 10:00 AM
East Coast USA Time
Strategic Lessons from Capital Construction Project Planning and Execution
Location: Solution in 20 Room 1, Exhibit Level, Convention Center
Presenter: Robert "Bob" Grande – Turner Construction Company
Presenter: Christopher "Chris" Gray – Turner Construction Company
Solution in 20
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
Morning Expo Break
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
Morning Expo Break
Location: Exhibit Hall, Exhibit Level, Convention Center
10:45 AM - 11:05 AM
East Coast USA Time
Safer by Design: Integrating Technology and Planning for K–12 School Safety
10:45 AM - 11:05 AM
East Coast USA Time
Safer by Design: Integrating Technology and Planning for K–12 School Safety
Location: Solution in 20 Room 2, Exhibit Level, Convention Center
Presenter: Kathryn Cogan – CHA Consulting, Inc.
Presenter: Toby Heath – CHA Consulting, Inc.
Solution in 20
10:45 AM - 11:05 AM
East Coast USA Time
Strategic AI Leadership: Maximizing Google Gemini for District-Wide Innovation and Equity
10:45 AM - 11:05 AM
East Coast USA Time
Strategic AI Leadership: Maximizing Google Gemini for District-Wide Innovation and Equity
Location: Solution in 20 Room 1, Exhibit Level, Convention Center
Presenter: Tammy Lind – CDW Education
Presenter: Corey L. Gordon – CDW Education
Solution in 20
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
A Fireside Chat with the Commissioner and Senior Staff
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
A Fireside Chat with the Commissioner and Senior Staff
Location: Ballroom, Marquee Level, Convention Center
Presenter: Betty A. Rosa – New York State Education Department
Featured Session
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
Anatomy of District Goal Setting
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
Anatomy of District Goal Setting
Location: 101AH, Marquee Level, Convention Center
Presenter: Jamie McPherson – NYSSBA
Governance & Leadership
Sponsored By
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
Data to Dollars: Understanding How School Aid is Calculated
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
Data to Dollars: Understanding How School Aid is Calculated
Location: 101G, Marquee Level, Convention Center
Presenter: Brian Fessler – NYSSBA
Presenter: Brian S. Cechnicki – Association of School Business Officials - New York
Finance & Facilities
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
Governance Through Communication: Leading with Legitimacy and Trust
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
Governance Through Communication: Leading with Legitimacy and Trust
Location: 101DE, Marquee Level, Convention Center
Presenter: Adrienne J. Leon – Capital Region BOCES
Governance & Leadership
Sponsored By
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
Leading Inclusive Schools: Special Education, LRE and the Power of Stakeholder Engagement
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
Leading Inclusive Schools: Special Education, LRE and the Power of Stakeholder Engagement
Location: 101C, Marquee Level, Convention Center
Presenter: Kathleen Feeley – Center for Community Inclusion, Long Island University
Presenter: Lisa Earle – Erie 1 BOCES
Presenter: Lisa Boerum – Center for Community Inclusion, Long Island University
Presenter: Kimberly Kadziolka – Parent Network of WNY
Stakeholder & Community Engagement
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
When a Bond Fails: Turning Setback into Lasting Community Strength
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
When a Bond Fails: Turning Setback into Lasting Community Strength
Location: 101B, Marquee Level, Convention Center
Presenter: Alexa Doeschner – Glen Cove City School District
Presenter: Bryce Klatsky – Glen Cove City School District
Stakeholder & Community Engagement
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Networking Lunch on Expo Floor
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Networking Lunch on Expo Floor
Location: Exhibit Hall, Exhibit Level, Convention Center
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
NYS Association of Small City School Districts Lunch
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
NYS Association of Small City School Districts Lunch
Location: Grand Ballroom A, Mezzanine Level, Hyatt
11:45 AM - 1:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
NYSSBA Past Presidents Meeting
11:45 AM - 1:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
NYSSBA Past Presidents Meeting
Location: Boardroom, Marquee Level, Convention Center
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
COLSBA Meeting
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
COLSBA Meeting
Location: Grand Ballroom EF, Mezzanine Level, Hyatt
1:00 PM - 1:20 PM
East Coast USA Time
Four Reasons Why Smart Lockers are Replacing Traditional Lockers in Schools
1:00 PM - 1:20 PM
East Coast USA Time
Four Reasons Why Smart Lockers are Replacing Traditional Lockers in Schools
Location: Solution in 20 Room 1, Exhibit Level, Convention Center
Presenter: Zach Isaacs – McHugh Furnishings
Presenter: Michael Potthoff – McHugh Furnishings
Solution in 20
1:00 PM - 1:20 PM
East Coast USA Time
Leading Through the Social Media & Youth Mental Health Crisis
1:00 PM - 1:20 PM
East Coast USA Time
Leading Through the Social Media & Youth Mental Health Crisis
Location: Solution in 20 Room 2, Exhibit Level, Convention Center
Presenter: Jane Kim – KindEd / Reavis ES
Solution in 20
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Amplifying Student Voices: A Regional Approach to Empowering Student Board Members
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Amplifying Student Voices: A Regional Approach to Empowering Student Board Members
Location: 101DE, Marquee Level, Convention Center
Presenter: Teresa Glavin – Walton Central School District
Presenter: Kelly Collins-Colosi – Norwich City School District
Presenter: Emma Urgo – Norwich City School District
Presenter: Amanda Hoover – DCMO BOCES
Governance & Leadership
Sponsored By
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Digital Threats Under Board Governance: A Guide to Preventing Violence in the Online Era
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Digital Threats Under Board Governance: A Guide to Preventing Violence in the Online Era
Location: 106AD, Marquee Level, Convention Center
Presenter: Steven MacDonald – Safer Schools Together
Featured Session
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Layered Defense: Combining Technology and Physical Security in Schools
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Layered Defense: Combining Technology and Physical Security in Schools
Location: 101G, Marquee Level, Convention Center
Presenter: Daniel G. Ljiljanich – Niagara Wheatfield Central School District
Presenter: Greg Phillips – Niagara Wheatfield Central School District
Presenter: Jessica Smith – Niagara Wheatfield Central School District
School Safety & Wellness
Sponsored By
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Let’s Talk!
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Let’s Talk!
Location: 101AH, Marquee Level, Convention Center
Presenter: Darci D'Ercole – NYSSBA
Governance & Leadership
Sponsored By
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Meaningful Feedback: How AI Supports Superintendent Evaluations
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Meaningful Feedback: How AI Supports Superintendent Evaluations
Location: NYSSBA SSP Room, Exhibit Level, Convention Center
Presenter: Michael L. Horning, Jr. – SuperEval
Presenter: Kevin McGowan – Brighton Central School District
Presenter: Jason Andrews – Windsor Central School District
NYSSBA School Services Partners
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
New York Inspires Professional Learning Community
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
New York Inspires Professional Learning Community
Location: 101B, Marquee Level, Convention Center
Presenter: Michael J. Duffy – Erie 1 BOCES
Presenter: Steve Graser – Erie 1 BOCES
Stakeholder & Community Engagement
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Portraits with Purpose: Using AI to Transform Student Identity and Readiness
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Portraits with Purpose: Using AI to Transform Student Identity and Readiness
Location: 101C, Marquee Level, Convention Center
Presenter: Sean Bruno – Brockport Central School District
Presenter: Ryan C. Lanigan – Brockport Central School District
Innovative Tech Approaches
1:40 PM - 2:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Lead Like a Pro: Tools to Help Afterschool Staff Thrive
1:40 PM - 2:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Lead Like a Pro: Tools to Help Afterschool Staff Thrive
Location: Solution in 20 Room 2, Exhibit Level, Convention Center
Presenter: Zoe Kurtz – AB Studios
Solution in 20
1:40 PM - 2:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
School Additions as Retrofits: Enhancing Performance, Accessibility While Expanding Your Existing Facility
1:40 PM - 2:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
School Additions as Retrofits: Enhancing Performance, Accessibility While Expanding Your Existing Facility
Location: Solution in 20 Room 1, Exhibit Level, Convention Center
Presenter: Albert Aronov – RKTB Architects
Presenter: Ralph Shinogle – RKTB Architects
Solution in 20
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Afternoon Expo Break
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Afternoon Expo Break
Location: Exhibit Hall, Exhibit Level, Convention Center
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
NYSSBA's Advocacy Liaisons Meeting
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
NYSSBA's Advocacy Liaisons Meeting
Location: 104, Marquee Level, Convention Center
2:15 PM - 3:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
NYS Caucus of Black School Board Members Annual Meeting
2:15 PM - 3:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
NYS Caucus of Black School Board Members Annual Meeting
Location: Regency Ballroom AB, Mezzanine Level, Hyatt
2:45 PM - 3:05 PM
East Coast USA Time
Partnering for Student Success: District and Nonprofit Impact
2:45 PM - 3:05 PM
East Coast USA Time
Partnering for Student Success: District and Nonprofit Impact
Location: Solution in 20 Room 2, Exhibit Level, Convention Center
Presenter: John Stimmel – SCOPE Education Services
Presenter: George Duffy – SCOPE Education Services
Solution in 20
2:45 PM - 3:05 PM
East Coast USA Time
Use AI to Drive Staff Decision-making
2:45 PM - 3:05 PM
East Coast USA Time
Use AI to Drive Staff Decision-making
Location: Solution in 20 Room 1, Exhibit Level, Convention Center
Presenter: Jack Hibit – Mindex/SchoolTool
Solution in 20
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
District-University-Association Collaboration to Diversify the Educational Leadership Pipeline Regionally
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
District-University-Association Collaboration to Diversify the Educational Leadership Pipeline Regionally
Location: 101DE, Marquee Level, Convention Center
Presenter: Raymond R. Sanchez, Jr. – Public Schools of the Tarrytowns
Presenter: Lizzette Ruiz-Giovinazzi – Nyack Public Schools
Presenter: Harry LeFevre – Pleasantville Union Free School District
Governance & Leadership
Sponsored By
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Elementary School Counseling: Setting the Foundation for Successful High School Graduation
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Elementary School Counseling: Setting the Foundation for Successful High School Graduation
Location: 101G, Marquee Level, Convention Center
Presenter: Lysa D. Mullady – Copiague Public Schools
Presenter: Matthew Barr – Lyons Central School District
Presenter: Matthew Davis – Shenendehowa Central School District
School Safety & Wellness
Sponsored By
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Governance That Learns: Continuous Improvement Tips for School Boards from NYKids
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Governance That Learns: Continuous Improvement Tips for School Boards from NYKids
Location: 106AD, Marquee Level, Convention Center
Presenter: Kristen Wilcox – University at Albany
Featured Session
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Superintendent Evaluation: A Fair and Balanced Approach
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Superintendent Evaluation: A Fair and Balanced Approach
Location: 101AH, Marquee Level, Convention Center
Presenter: Mark Snyder – NYSSBA
Governance & Leadership
Sponsored By
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
The Carthage Bridge Builders - Compassion, Community, Connection
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
The Carthage Bridge Builders - Compassion, Community, Connection
Location: 101B, Marquee Level, Convention Center
Presenter: Wendy L. LaFave – Carthage Central School District
Presenter: Robert Miller – Carthage Central School District
Presenter: Jennifer Premo – Carthage Central School District
Stakeholder & Community Engagement
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
The Power of Partnership - OMNIA Partners
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
The Power of Partnership - OMNIA Partners
Location: NYSSBA SSP Room, Exhibit Level, Convention Center
Presenter: Pam J. Pedler – OMNIA Partners
Presenter: Patty Covey – OMNIA Partners
NYSSBA School Services Partners
3:25 PM - 3:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Fleet Rotation Planning
3:25 PM - 3:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Fleet Rotation Planning
Location: Solution in 20 Room 2, Exhibit Level, Convention Center
Presenter: Jeremy Johnston – New York Bus Sales
Solution in 20
3:25 PM - 3:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Proven Solutions and Strategies: Securing Your Schools with Ink Labs
3:25 PM - 3:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Proven Solutions and Strategies: Securing Your Schools with Ink Labs
Location: Solution in 20 Room 1, Exhibit Level, Convention Center
Presenter: Bill R. Naab – Ink Labs
Solution in 20
4:00 PM - 4:20 PM
East Coast USA Time
Leading as One Governance Team to Reclaim Student Attendance
4:00 PM - 4:20 PM
East Coast USA Time
Leading as One Governance Team to Reclaim Student Attendance
Location: Solution in 20 Room 2, Exhibit Level, Convention Center
Presenter: Victoria Macoul – Edia Learning, Inc.
Presenter: Ally McCready – Edia Learning, Inc.
Solution in 20
4:00 PM - 4:20 PM
East Coast USA Time
Solving “Where’s the Bus?” with Real-Time Visibility and Communication
4:00 PM - 4:20 PM
East Coast USA Time
Solving “Where’s the Bus?” with Real-Time Visibility and Communication
Location: Solution in 20 Room 1, Exhibit Level, Convention Center
Presenter: Jason Kierna – First Student
Presenter: Richard Ruberti – Greater Amsterdam School District
Solution in 20
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
A Father and Lawmaker's Fight for Online Accountability
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
A Father and Lawmaker's Fight for Online Accountability
Location: Ballroom, Marquee Level, Convention Center
Presenter: Brandon Guffey – South Carolina House of Representatives
Featured Session
4:40 PM - 5:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Aligning Facilities + Goals Today for Resiliency Tomorrow
4:40 PM - 5:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Aligning Facilities + Goals Today for Resiliency Tomorrow
Location: Solution in 20 Room 1, Exhibit Level, Convention Center
Presenter: Catherine Wolfe – Ashley McGraw Architects
Presenter: Nicholas Signorelli – Ashley McGraw Architects
Solution in 20
4:40 PM - 5:00 PM
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Empower Employee Growth: Transforming Professional Development for All
4:40 PM - 5:00 PM
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Empower Employee Growth: Transforming Professional Development for All
Location: Solution in 20 Room 2, Exhibit Level, Convention Center
Presenter: Theresa DeMatteo – Nassau BOCES
Solution in 20
Saturday, October 24, 2026
8:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Registration
8:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Registration
Location: Lobby, Marquee Level, Convention Center
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
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Grab & Go Breakfast
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
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Grab & Go Breakfast
Location: Ballroom, Marquee Level, Convention Center
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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From Crisis to Capacity: Building a School Mental Health Workforce
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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From Crisis to Capacity: Building a School Mental Health Workforce
Location: 101G, Marquee Level, Convention Center
Presenter: Hennessey P. Lustica – New York State Mental Health Alliance
Presenter: Stephanie Betts – New York State Mental Health Alliance
Presenter: Sandra Ordan – Peaceful Schools
Presenter: Cristi Kuhn – Lyons Central School District
School Safety & Wellness
Sponsored By
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Leveraging Team Protocols to Transform Your Schools and Community
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Leveraging Team Protocols to Transform Your Schools and Community
Location: 101AH, Marquee Level, Convention Center
Presenter: Lance Lohman – Longwood Central School District
Presenter: Victoria Molloy – Longwood Central School District
Governance & Leadership
Sponsored By
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Lights, Camera, Leadership: Building Student Filmmakers at Scale
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Lights, Camera, Leadership: Building Student Filmmakers at Scale
Location: 101C, Marquee Level, Convention Center
Presenter: Brianna M. Pride – Buffalo Public Schools
Presenter: Kezia Pearson – Buffalo Public Schools
Presenter: Michael Fabozzi – Buffalo Public Schools
Presenter: Alana Palmer – Buffalo Public Schools
Innovative Tech Approaches
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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NY Inspires - Authentic Learning at Oswego County P-Tech
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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NY Inspires - Authentic Learning at Oswego County P-Tech
Location: 101B, Marquee Level, Convention Center
Presenter: Jeremy Belfield – Center for Instruction, Technology & Innovation (CiTi)/Oswego County BOCES
Presenter: Amanda Petrie – Center for Instruction, Technology & Innovation (CiTi)/Oswego County BOCES
Stakeholder & Community Engagement
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Steps to a Successful "Marriage" between the Superintendent and the School Board
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Steps to a Successful "Marriage" between the Superintendent and the School Board
Location: 101DE, Marquee Level, Convention Center
Presenter: Phyllis S. Harrington – Oceanside Union Free School District
Presenter: Seth Blau – Oceanside Union Free School District
Governance & Leadership
Sponsored By
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
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Accountability Without Losing the Mission: Leadership Lessons from Evaluation Reform
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
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Accountability Without Losing the Mission: Leadership Lessons from Evaluation Reform
Location: 101DE, Marquee Level, Convention Center
Presenter: Genelle Morris – Olean City School District
Governance & Leadership
Sponsored By
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
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Balancing Today’s Needs with Tomorrow’s Vision: A Dual Approach to Capital Planning
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
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Balancing Today’s Needs with Tomorrow’s Vision: A Dual Approach to Capital Planning
Location: 101G, Marquee Level, Convention Center
Presenter: Aaron R. Johnson – West Irondequoit Central School District
Presenter: James R. Brennan – West Irondequoit Central School District
Presenter: Matthew A. Sullivan – West Irondequoit Central School District
Finance & Facilities
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
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Crisis Communications in the Post-Truth Era: What District Leaders Must Know
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
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Crisis Communications in the Post-Truth Era: What District Leaders Must Know
Location: 101AH, Marquee Level, Convention Center
Presenter: Scott Salotto – Rockland BOCES
Governance & Leadership
Sponsored By
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
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From Gaps to Action: How Community Navigators Connect Families to Supports
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
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From Gaps to Action: How Community Navigators Connect Families to Supports
Location: 101B, Marquee Level, Convention Center
Presenter: Jessie Karches – Erie 1 BOCES
Presenter: Kailin Kucewicz – Erie 1 BOCES
Presenter: Sharon Loughran – West Seneca Central School District
Stakeholder & Community Engagement
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
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The Power of Unity: Strategies for Effective Collaboration and Decision-Making
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
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The Power of Unity: Strategies for Effective Collaboration and Decision-Making
Location: 106AD, Marquee Level, Convention Center
Presenter: Darci D'Ercole – NYSSBA
Presenter: Jamie McPherson – NYSSBA
Presenter: Mark Snyder – NYSSBA
Presenter: Ann Laszewski – NYSSBA
Featured Session
11:30 AM - 12:45 PM
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What Matters Most: What New York State Communities Actually Value, and What That Means for the People Who Serve Them
11:30 AM - 12:45 PM
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What Matters Most: What New York State Communities Actually Value, and What That Means for the People Who Serve Them
Location: Ballroom, Marquee Level, Convention Center
Keynote Speaker: David Allison
Keynote Session