With any State instruction, clarification is needed, so it should come as no surprise that the minimum instruction requirement for State Aid is still being discussed. Let’s address the clarification requested during the public comment period following the April 2018...
Looking to reduce the risk of disruptions in computer operations and reduce costs? Virtualizing your data center may provide the answer. With the 2% tax-cap and the cost of computer equipment replacement costs, schools are faced with a real challenge finding funds to...
Pretty much every day, there is a news report about a company’s computer system being hacked. The hackers often request large sums of money (usually in bitcoin) in order for the company to unlock its system. For some, paying the ransomware may seem more economically...
School districts need to reconsider how payroll deductions for union dues and agency fees are handled in light of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Janus v. American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Council 31. Before the court’s...
Many schools across the country are experiencing difficulties getting substitute teachers, and Long Island is not exempt from this problem. Substitute teaching is often not a steady job; it is coupled with low pay, and more often than not, no health benefits. The pool...
Effective October 19, 2018, all New York State employers will be required by law to implement a sexual harassment policy within their organizations. This law comes after a tidal wave of sexual harassment allegations that have plagued many American politicians,...
While the Voting Rights Act has been around since 1965, there have been many amendments to this act including the addition of Section 203. This Section requires districts to provide materials relating to the electoral process in both English and the language of the...
The rapid change in technology and the constant push to make all things digital in today’s world, has forced individuals to release their personal information to hundreds of companies, servers, and people around the globe. As personal information data is increasingly...
1.) Turn Off Lights and Equipment When Not in Use It’s not everyday that you get such a simple solution to a complex problem, but this tip has withstood the test of time and remains one of the easiest, most direct ways you can save on your energy bills. How many...
