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Full Schedule

  • Wednesday, October 21, 2026
  • 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    Registration at the Hyatt
  • Thursday, October 22, 2026
  • 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM East Coast USA Time
    Registration at the Hyatt
  • 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM East Coast USA Time
    30th Annual Pre-Convention School Law Seminar
  • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    Registration
  • 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM East Coast USA Time
    Pre-Con Board Officers Academy- Intentional Governance: Aligning People, Purpose & Practice
  • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    Beyond the Bubble Sheet: Using Census Data to Drive Equity, Enrollment, and Excellence
  • 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
    Data Privacy & Cybersecurity 101 - Board Oversight Made Simple
  • 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
    Scaling AI for Academic Excellence and Administrative Efficiency
  • 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    Education Expo Open
  • 2:15 PM - 2:45 PM East Coast USA Time
    Afternoon Expo Break
  • 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
    Creative Funding for School Safety, Energy Efficiency and Building Systems
  • 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
    BOCES Education Consortium
  • 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
    Workforce Development Initiatives to Support the Teacher Pipeline
  • 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
    Who Protects Students in the Age of AI?
  • 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    Opening Reception
  • 5:15 PM - 6:45 PM East Coast USA Time
    Opening Session: Recharge Through Story and Song
  • Friday, October 23, 2026
  • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    Registration
  • 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM East Coast USA Time
    Grab & Go Breakfast
  • 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    Education Expo Open
  • 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
    From Absence to Presence: Building the Mental Health Bridge
  • 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
    Building Bridges, Not Barriers: Establishing Strong Board Norms for Success
  • 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
    Keeping Schools Safe - Regulating Student Behavior
  • 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
    The Superintendent’s Playbook: Inside the Search, Trends and Future of NY Leadership
  • 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
    Strategic Lessons from Capital Construction Project Planning and Execution
  • 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM East Coast USA Time
    Morning Expo Break
  • 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
    Strategic AI Leadership: Maximizing Google Gemini for District-Wide Innovation and Equity
  • 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
    Anatomy of District Goal Setting
  • 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
    Governance Through Communication: Leading with Legitimacy and Trust
  • 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
    When a Bond Fails: Turning Setback into Lasting Community Strength
  • 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
    NYS Association of Small City School Districts Lunch
  • 11:45 AM - 1:45 PM East Coast USA Time
    NYSSBA Past Presidents Meeting
  • 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM East Coast USA Time
    COLSBA Meeting
  • 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
    Leading Through the Social Media & Youth Mental Health Crisis
  • 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
    Digital Threats Under Board Governance: A Guide to Preventing Violence in the Online Era
  • 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
    Let’s Talk!
  • 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
    New York Inspires Professional Learning Community
  • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    Portraits with Purpose: Using AI to Transform Student Identity and Readiness
  • 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
    School Additions as Retrofits: Enhancing Performance, Accessibility While Expanding Your Existing Facility
  • 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM East Coast USA Time
    Afternoon Expo Break
  • 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM East Coast USA Time
    NYSSBA's Advocacy Liaisons Meeting
  • 2:15 PM - 3:30 PM East Coast USA Time
    NYS Caucus of Black School Board Members Annual Meeting
  • 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
    Use AI to Drive Staff Decision-making
  • 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
    Elementary School Counseling: Setting the Foundation for Successful High School Graduation
  • 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
    Superintendent Evaluation: A Fair and Balanced Approach
  • 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 Power of Partnership - OMNIA Partners
  • 3:25 PM - 3:45 PM East Coast USA Time
    Fleet Rotation Planning
  • 3:25 PM - 3:45 PM East Coast USA Time
    Proven Solutions and Strategies: Securing Your Schools with Ink Labs
  • 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
    Solving “Where’s the Bus?” with Real-Time Visibility and Communication
  • 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    A Father and Lawmaker's Fight for Online Accountability
  • 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
    Empower Employee Growth: Transforming Professional Development for All
  • Saturday, October 24, 2026
  • 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM East Coast USA Time
    Registration
  • 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM East Coast USA Time
    Grab & Go Breakfast
  • 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM East Coast USA Time
    From Crisis to Capacity: Building a School Mental Health Workforce
  • 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM East Coast USA Time
    Leveraging Team Protocols to Transform Your Schools and Community
  • 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM East Coast USA Time
    Lights, Camera, Leadership: Building Student Filmmakers at Scale
  • 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM East Coast USA Time
    NY Inspires - Authentic Learning at Oswego County P-Tech
  • 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM East Coast USA Time
    Steps to a Successful "Marriage" between the Superintendent and the School Board
  • 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM East Coast USA Time
    Accountability Without Losing the Mission: Leadership Lessons from Evaluation Reform
  • 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM East Coast USA Time
    Balancing Today’s Needs with Tomorrow’s Vision: A Dual Approach to Capital Planning
  • 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM East Coast USA Time
    Crisis Communications in the Post-Truth Era: What District Leaders Must Know
  • 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM East Coast USA Time
    From Gaps to Action: How Community Navigators Connect Families to Supports
  • 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM East Coast USA Time
    The Power of Unity: Strategies for Effective Collaboration and Decision-Making
  • 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM East Coast USA Time
    What Matters Most: What New York State Communities Actually Value, and What That Means for the People Who Serve Them