New York State School Boards Association

09/03/2026

Back to School 2026: A New School Year Brings New Opportunities—and New Challenges

This year brings several important changes, including new personal finance education requirements for students in grades 5 through 12 and the second year of the state’s cell phone ban.

Read the full statement here from NYSSBA's Executive Director Robert S. Schneider:

09/02/2026

Interested in picking someone’s brain about a particular topic during NYSSBA's Annual Convention in Buffalo? We got you covered!

We are very excited to bring Braindate to this year's event! Get to know the Braindate platform and learn how it can maximize your networking experience. It is the best way to brainstorm and share expertise and experiences, all while connecting with new people!

Discover the braindate platform, what do you want to learn from oth...

09/01/2026

Mark your calendars! 📆 School Board Recognition Week is October 12-16, 2026.

School board members work tirelessly to create a brighter future for our students. Let's show our appreciation!

Discover ways to join the celebration 🥳 nyssba.org/sbrw

08/28/2026

Headed into the weekend like...

📸: North Rockland Central School District

08/20/2026

Discover how world-renowned musician, innovator and storyteller Steven Sharp Nelson unlocked his strengths and found the true power of creativity.

Join us for "Recharge Through Story and Song"—a moving, energetic keynote designed to leave you encouraged, inspired and re-energized for your work in school board service! 🎶✨

Register today to reserve your spot: https://ow.ly/XiLx50ZBBVT

08/19/2026

Strong leadership starts with strong board-superintendent relations.

In the latest episode, host Darci D’Ercole sits down with Dr. Darcy Woodcock, Superintendent of the Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District. While hiring a superintendent requires immense time and dedication, the true work begins after the decision is made.

Tune in as Dr. Woodcock shares her proven recipe for navigating successful leadership transitions and building lasting, effective governance partnerships.

🎧 Listen now:

Good governance is about strong board-superintendent relations! Today’s podcast is about the board of education and its relationship with the new superintendent. We so clearly invest in hiring a su...

08/11/2026

Our Annual Convention & Education Expo is back in Buffalo! Join us October 22-24, for three days of learning and networking.

Can't make it in person? Our Annual Digital Experience has you covered with live keynotes and popular sessions, all online.

Register now for either event. You won't want to miss out! https://ow.ly/vvAC50ZyvXS

08/10/2026

Congratulations to Rome City School District- Rome, New York! They were recently recognized with a Champions of Change banner in recognition for their Mental Health Fair. Congratulations! 🎉

Read more here: https://ow.ly/Am6c50Zx2b5

08/06/2026

Through scenario-based breakdowns, you will examine the new election reporting requirements, address potential compliance issues and get your questions answered in real time.

Dates & Locations
Latham: September 16
Long Island: September 23
Live Virtual: September 30 & October 1

Register today: https://ow.ly/vWyO50Zx1kS

08/01/2026

Join us online September 18 for the virtual Board Officers Academy. We’re diving into core officer roles, data-driven decision-making and closing with an interactive Q&A.

Review the agenda and register here: https://ow.ly/Vtnq50Zv6HB