On October 28, 2023 Christopher Honeywell, Esq. co-presented with Laura Purcell at the 27th Annual NYSSBA Convention and Education Expo in Buffalo, NY. The presentation reviewed School Elections and Budget Votes, results of which frequently face obje…
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State Technology Law Section 106-b, which became effective on December 22, 2020, prohibited the purchase and use of biometric identifying technology by public and non-public schools for any purpose, the only exception being for fingerprint identifica…
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As we enter the month of March, the annual budget vote and school board election season begins. This year’s vote and election will take place on Tuesday May 16, 2023. The New York State School Boards Association (NYSSBA) has published an informativ…
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On December 9, 2022, changes to the New York State Real Property Tax Law were made giving a governing body the option of adopting legislation creating a tax exemption for real property owned by enrolled members (and their spouses) of incorporated vol…
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As School Districts head into budget season, there are numerous deadlines approaching that all Districts should be aware of leading up to the May 17, 2022, Annual Budget Vote and School Board Election. Our attorneys will continue to monitor any chang…
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As many may remember, the criteria to qualify to vote by absentee ballot was expanded for national, state, and local, including school district, elections in 2020 and 2021. The expanded criteria permitted voters to request and qualify to vote by abse…
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As many are aware, the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in changes to the New York State Open Meetings Law and the ability of a public body of a political subdivision, including school district boards of education, to conduct their required meetings vi…
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On November 4, 2021, Honeywell Law Firm PLLC’s Associate Attorney, Shannon Capozzola presented to a large group of almost 100 attendees at this year’s Association of School Business Officials (ASBO) School Business Management Workshop. Sh…
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On October 19, 2021, Governor Hochul signed into legislation amendments to the New York State Open Meetings Law (Public Officer’s Law § 103(e) and (f)), which governs meetings of public bodies, including school boards of education. The first chang…
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Thank you Albany Therapeutic Riding Center, Inc. for having us as a sponsor for the 2nd Annual day at the Golf Course Event that took place on Sunday, September 19th We are honored and proud to support such a great event! The Albany Therapeutic Ridin…
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