Council of Administrators & Supervisors

CAS Delegate Assembly - April 2, 2025- 4:30 p.m.
2025-04-02 16:30 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Mezza Luna, Hauppauge, NY, 644 Vander
CAS APRIL DELEGATE ASSEMBLY MEETING
Each year, the Council of Administrators and Supervisors (CAS) honors public school principals, assistant principals, supervisors, directors, and chairs in Nassau and Suffolk Counties for their diligence, professionalism, and dedication. Long Island is home to many of the finest schools in our state, and CAS would like to acknowledge outstanding public school administrators who contribute to this excellence.

As in the past, CAS administrators will be nominated by their peers and selected by the CAS Award Committee for exemplifying the highest qualities of school administrative leadership, achievement, vision, innovation, and collaboration with parents, students, staff, and fellow administrators within their school communities.

CAS members are encouraged to nominate a colleague by completing the CAS 2025 Administrator of the Year interactive Nomination Form. Once you complete it, please click submit, and the application will be sent directly to the CAS office.

Please note that only CAS members are eligible for an award, and all complete nominations must be submitted to the CAS office no later than Friday, February 14, 2025. Award recipients will be notified by Friday, March 7, 2025.

Nominators will present the awards to the recipients at the CAS Delegate Assembly at 4:30 PM on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at the Mezza Luna Restaurant in Hauppauge.

NYS Board of Regents Meeting
2025-04-07 - 2025-04-08, 2025-05-05 - 2025-05-06, 2025-06-09 - 2025-06-10, 2025-07-14 - 2025-07-15, 2025-09-08 - 2025-09-09, 2025-10-06 - 2025-10-07 | NY

CAS Sponsors Financial Literacy & Retirement Planning Workshops
2025-04-09 17:00 - 19:00 | Melville Marriott, 1350 Walt Whitman Rd, Melville, NY, 11747, United States
Each year around this time, CAS sponsors a Financial Literacy Program for our members to help them plan for their eventual retirement. Even if you are not actively considering retirement and preparing for life post-retirement, this could be an excellent opportunity to learn more about the New York State Teachers Retirement System, Social Security, and your tax-deferred benefit plans. It is never too early to start thinking about retirement and actively planning for it. Whether you are considering retiring sooner or later, we have designed an essential workshop for our members as a part of our continuing CAS Financial Literacy Program that you may find extremely helpful.
On behalf of CAS, I would like to invite you to attend a workshop designed to enhance your financial literacy as you prepare for the next phase of your life.
Retirement – Will I be Ready and Able to Retire as Planned?
With Andrew Buttelman and Borana Verardi of Lifestage Wealth Advisors
and Special Guest Speaker, David Daly**
CAS Financial Workshop: 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Wednesday, April 9, 2025 Or Thursday, April 10, 2025 Melville Marriott, Melville, NY
1350 Walt Whitman Rd.
Melville, NY
(Refreshments will be provided)

The workshop will focus on:
Navigating the New York State Teachers System

Understanding your annual Benefit Profile
Verifying your service and salary information
Getting credit for prior service and military service
Calculating pension benefits
Making the right decision when there is a serious illness
Understanding your death benefit
Selecting the Maximum or an Option at retirement
Working in retirement considerations
Disability and your pension
Filing the application

Tax-Deferred Investment Opportunities – What you need to know!

403-b plans
Employer-sponsored 403-b and 457 plans
Elective and non-elective plans
Limits, options, and catch up provisions.

Sick days and Incentives

What you must know about sick days, incentives and understanding the Non-elective Employer-sponsored 403-b

**David Daly was the manager of the Public Information Office of the New York State Teachers’ Retirement System. He was the System’s spokesperson and was responsible for its publications, website, and media information. Previously, he was the Administrator of Pre-retirement Planning where he organized and implemented the System’s retirement planning seminar program, which is a model for other systems throughout the country. Also, previously he was Administrator of the National Pension Education Association and is a nationally known presenter on retirement planning issues and public employees’ programs.
We have received tremendous positive feedback from CAS members who have attended our previous Financial Literacy Workshops. If you want to attend the CAS Financial Workshop: Retirement – Will I be Ready and Able to Retire as Planned?, please complete this Google form.
Members who were unable to attend either workshop and wish to find out more about college or retirement planning may contact Andrew Buttelman directly at:

Andrew Buttelman, Certified Retirement Counselor
Lincoln Investment
640 Johnson Avenue, Suite 204
Bohemia, NY 11716
Office: (631) 244-8201; Cell: (631) 235-4932
Email: abuttelman@lincolninvestment.com

CAS Sponsors Financial Literacy & Retirement Planning Workshops
2025-04-10 17:00 - 19:00 | Melville Marriott, 1350 Walt Whitman Rd, Melville, NY, 11747, United States
Each year around this time, CAS sponsors a Financial Literacy Program for our members to help them plan for their eventual retirement. Even if you are not actively considering retirement and preparing for life post-retirement, this could be an excellent opportunity to learn more about the New York State Teachers Retirement System, Social Security, and your tax-deferred benefit plans. It is never too early to start thinking about retirement and actively planning for it. Whether you are considering retiring sooner or later, we have designed an essential workshop for our members as a part of our continuing CAS Financial Literacy Program that you may find extremely helpful.
On behalf of CAS, I would like to invite you to attend a workshop designed to enhance your financial literacy as you prepare for the next phase of your life.
Retirement – Will I be Ready and Able to Retire as Planned?
With Andrew Buttelman and Borana Verardi of Lifestage Wealth Advisors
and Special Guest Speaker, David Daly**
CAS Financial Workshop: 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Wednesday, April 9, 2024 Or Thursday, April 10, 2024Melville Marriott, Melville, NY
1350 Walt Whitman Rd.
Melville, NY
(Refreshments will be provided)

The workshop will focus on:
Navigating the New York State Teachers System

Understanding your annual Benefit Profile
Verifying your service and salary information
Getting credit for prior service and military service
Calculating pension benefits
Making the right decision when there is a serious illness
Understanding your death benefit
Selecting the Maximum or an Option at retirement
Working in retirement considerations
Disability and your pension
Filing the application

Tax-Deferred Investment Opportunities – What you need to know!

403-b plans
Employer-sponsored 403-b and 457 plans
Elective and non-elective plans
Limits, options, and catch up provisions.

Sick days and Incentives

What you must know about sick days, incentives and understanding the Non-elective Employer-sponsored 403-b

**David Daly was the manager of the Public Information Office of the New York State Teachers’ Retirement System. He was the System’s spokesperson and was responsible for its publications, website, and media information. Previously, he was the Administrator of Pre-retirement Planning where he organized and implemented the System’s retirement planning seminar program, which is a model for other systems throughout the country. Also, previously he was Administrator of the National Pension Education Association and is a nationally known presenter on retirement planning issues and public employees’ programs.
We have received tremendous positive feedback from CAS members who have attended our previous Financial Literacy Workshops. If you want to attend the CAS Financial Workshop: Retirement – Will I be Ready and Able to Retire as Planned?, please complete this Google form.
Members who were unable to attend either workshop and wish to find out more about college or retirement planning may contact Andrew Buttelman directly at:

Andrew Buttelman, Certified Retirement Counselor
Lincoln Investment
640 Johnson Avenue, Suite 204
Bohemia, NY 11716
Office: (631) 244-8201; Cell: (631) 235-4932
Email: abuttelman@lincolninvestment.com

ESSAA Executive Board Meeting
2025-04-25 17:00 - 20:00 | Turning Point, Verona, NY, 5218 Patrick Road, Verona, NY, United States

CAS Executive Board Meeting
2025-04-29 16:30 - 18:00, 2025-05-27 16:30 - 17:00, 2025-07-29 16:30 - 18:00, 2025-08-26 16:30 - 18:00, 2025-09-30 16:30 - 18:00 | VIA ZOOM

CAS Delegate Assembly - May 14, 2025 - 4:30 p.m.
2025-05-14 16:30 - 18:00 | Mezza Luna, Hauppauge, NY, 644 Vander
CAS MAY DELEGATE ASSEMBLY MEETING
Blue Ribbon Awards
Honor Retirees

CAS Scholarship Presentation
2025-05-27 17:00 - 18:00 | VIA ZOOM

Thought Partner Thursdays - May 29, 2025 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
2025-05-29 09:30 - 10:30 | VIA ZOOM
9:30 -10:30 am

Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 919 5523 5432 Passcode: [REDACTED]

Future Sessions:
May 29

WELCOME
These sessions will focus on important topics for today’s leaders. Participants will have an opportunity to discuss the initiatives they are working on, as well as the challenges they face, with other leaders. Creating a network of support for each other, participants will serve as thought partners to offer suggestions, propose next steps and recommend professional resources.

We look forward to working with you on
your initiatives. Feel free to attend one or
all sessions as your schedule permits.

Join our network of support across New York State with facilitators Dr. Eva Jones and Caroline Gizzi.

Questions? Contact Eva Jones: ejones@essaa.org.

CAS Executive Board Meeting
2025-06-18 16:30 - 18:00 | Cafe Rustia, 175 W. Main Street, Smithtown, NY, United States

NYS Board of Regents Meeting - Recess
2025-08-01 - 2025-08-31 | NY

Thought Partner Thursdays - August 21, 2025 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
2025-08-21 09:30 - 10:30 | VIA ZOOM
We’re excited to announce Thought Partner Thursdays will continue for 2025-2026!

Join our first session
August 21, 2025
9:30-10:30 AM

New and returning school leaders welcome
Free to ESSAA Members

This is an opportunity to meet school leaders and other administrators from across the state to discuss the many facets of the job and learn from each other.

THOUGHT PARTNER THURSDAYS

August 21, 2025
9:30 -10:30 am

Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 985 2140 8642
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Join our network of support across New York State with facilitators Dr. Eva Jones and Caroline Gizzi.

Mark your calendars
for future dates:
September 25
October 30
December 11
January 22
February 26
March 26
April 30
May 28

Welcome…and welcome back!
These sessions will focus on important topics for today’s leaders. Participants will have an opportunity to discuss the initiatives they are working on, as well as the challenges they face, with other leaders. Creating a network of support for each other, participants will serve as thought partners to offer suggestions, propose next steps and recommend professional resources.

We look forward to working with you on
your initiatives. Feel free to attend one or
all sessions as your schedule permits.

Questions?
Contact Eva Jones: ejones@essaa.org.

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CAS Unit Leadership Conference
2025-09-18 16:00 - 17:30 | VIA ZOOM
We hope this letter finds you well and that you enjoyed the summer.

I want to take this opportunity to express my sincere appreciation for your dedication and commitment to serving as Unit President. Your leadership is vital to protecting the well-being of your members and advocating for their rights.

CAS understands the challenges and responsibilities of being Unit President, and we want to assure you that we are here to support you in every way possible. CAS is fully committed to providing all our units with the resources, guidance, and assistance that they need to succeed, and we are ready to stand by you in your leadership journey.

We know your time is precious. Towards that end, we are pleased to announce a brief (30-45 minutes) but informative Union Leadership Seminar on Zoom scheduled for Thursday, September 18, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.

This seminar is designed specifically for all Unit Presidents and Executive Board members. We will cover a wide range of topics, including but not limited to:
· Negotiation strategies and tactics
· Election processes and unit bylaws
· Effective communication and internal conflict resolution
· Building and maintaining strong member relationships
· Safeguarding and protecting union finances and limiting tax exposure

This seminar will provide valuable insights and tools to strengthen your leadership abilities and better serve your members. If you or your executive board members (please forward) will benefit from meeting with our CAS attorneys, please RSVP here. Demetria will send the Zoom link after you indicate the desire to attend the workshop.

Thank you again for your dedication to our union. We look forward to working with you and supporting your success.

NYSED Stakeholder Meeting
2025-09-23 15:30 - 16:30, 2025-10-02 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-16 13:30 - 14:30 | VIA ZOOM

Thought Partner Thursdays - September 25, 2025 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
2025-09-25 09:30 - 10:30 | VIA ZOOM
We’re excited to announce Thought Partner Thursdays will continue for 2025-2026!

New and returning school leaders welcome
Free to ESSAA Members

This is an opportunity to meet school leaders and other administrators from across the state to discuss the many facets of the job and learn from each other.

THOUGHT PARTNER THURSDAYS

October 30
December 11
January 22
February 26
March 26
April 30
May 28

Welcome…and welcome back!
These sessions will focus on important topics for today’s leaders. Participants will have an opportunity to discuss the initiatives they are working on, as well as the challenges they face, with other leaders. Creating a network of support for each other, participants will serve as thought partners to offer suggestions, propose next steps and recommend professional resources.

We look forward to working with you on
your initiatives. Feel free to attend one or
all sessions as your schedule permits.

Questions?
Contact Eva Jones: ejones@essaa.org.

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CAS Unit Leadership Reception
2025-10-15 16:30 - 18:30 | The Refuge, 515 Broadhollow Road, Melville, NY

Remember the Real Reasons You Lead
2025-10-21 09:30 - 10:30 | VIA ZOOM
Join us Tuesday, October 21st

Join us for an hour with presenter Heidy Lafleur to regain perspective, keep it simple, and remember WHY you do this life-changing work!

10/21/25
9:30 AM * via zoom
free to all ESSAA members
$35 non-members

REGISTER HERE
REGISTRATION CLOSES
Thursday, 10/16/25
Click here to learn more about our presenter, Heidy Lafleur

CTLE Workshop: Safe Space Forum for Probationary Administrators Tuesday, October 21st at 4:00 P.M with Dr. Mike Fama
2025-10-21 16:00 - 17:30 | VIA ZOOM
To help probationary administrators navigate sometimes unchartered waters, CAS has developed a series of three (3) workshops for probationary administrators focusing on topics generated by the participants that will explore the importance of educational leadership, common workplace concerns, best practices, personal and professional growth, and collaboration, all anchored in the Professional Standards of Educational Leaders (PSEL). These confidential workshops will allow participants to work with a seasoned mentor and network with colleagues in similar positions across Long Island. Participants will indicate the topics they would like to discuss and submit questions about these topics when registering. Participants are welcome to attend some or all sessions.
The workshops will be facilitated by Dr. Michael Fama, longtime principal of the John F. Kennedy Middle School in Comsewogue. Mike has also been a mathematics and business teacher in the East Meadow School District and an Assistant Principal at Lindenhurst Middle School. He was instrumental in guiding JFK Middle School through the recent pandemic and achieving Middle States Accreditation. In addition to teaching and motivating future school leaders at St. Joseph’s University in Patchogue, he is currently visiting schools seeking accreditation throughout the northeast as a Volunteer Team Member for the Middle States Association.
This workshop is at no cost to all CAS administrators. CAS is a certified NYSED Continuing Teacher Leader Education (CTLE) sponsor, and successful participants will earn one (1) hour of CTLE professional development credit applicable toward the hours needed for continuing certification for each session. Upcoming CAS CTLE Workshops are scheduled throughout the school year and communicated through email and the www.casliny.com website.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
