Council of Administrators & Supervisors

FINANCIAL LITERACY WORKSHOP
2021-11-17 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Melville Marriott, 1350 Walt Whitman Rd, Melville, NY, 11747, United States
It is never too early to start thinking about retirement and planning for your life and family after working. Whether you are planning to retire soon or later on down the road, we have developed another essential workshop for our members as a part of our continuing CAS Financial Literacy Program. On behalf of CAS, I would like to extend you an invitation to attend a workshop designed to inform, educate and 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 of the Legend Group and Special Guest Speaker, David Daly**
CAS Financial Workshop: 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Melville Marriott
(Refreshments will be provided)

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

Getting credit for prior service
Getting credit for prior military service and the new rules
Understanding you’re in-service death benefit and making sure your family is secure
Disability and your pension
Understanding your death benefit
Verifying Salaries
Choosing an Option
Filing the application
Earning after retirement

Tax Deferred Investment Opportunities – What you need to know!

Multimillion dollar 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 Coordinator 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. Currently, Dave is the Administrator of the National Pension Education Association and is a nationally-known presenter on retirement planning issues and programs for public employees.
We have received tremendous positive feedback from CAS members who have attended our previous Financial Literacy Workshops.

Regents Meeting Date
2021-11-15 - 2021-11-16, 2021-10-18 - 2021-10-19, 2021-09-13 - 2021-09-14, 2021-07-12 - 2021-07-13, 2021-06-07 - 2021-06-08

New & Probationary Administrators CTLE Workshop - Zoom
2021-11-04 16:30 - 18:00 | VIA ZOOM
The “New & Probationary Administrators CTLE Workshop” on Zoom will be presented by veteran CAS Attorneys Brad Stuhler and Michael Starvaggi. The first part of the workshop will delve into the legal aspects of administrative tenure, seniority, and frequent legal concerns confronting new and probationary administrators.
The second part of the workshop will focus on school safety, student discipline, and some common workplace issues facing new administrators. Brad and Mike will provide practical guidance, best practices, and common-sense strategies for success through scenarios involving students, staff, and parents based on their recent experiences.
CAS is a certified NYSED Continuing Teacher Leader Education (CTLE) sponsor. Successful participants will earn two (2) hours of CTLE professional development credit applicable toward the hours needed for continuing certification.
Additional CAS CTLE Workshops are scheduled throughout the school year and communicated through email and the www.casliny.com website.
All new and probationary administrators are strongly encouraged to attend this workshop. If you would like to attend, please fill out this Google form as soon as possible. We look forward to seeing you!

CAS Executive Board Meeting
2021-10-26 16:30 - 18:00, 2021-09-28 16:30 - 18:00
This is the meeting for the CAS Executive Board.

CAS Unit President Workshop - Zoom
2021-10-14 16:30 - 18:00 | VIA ZOOM
To assist our new and veteran unit presidents in navigating another uncertain school year, CAS will be hosting a Zoom Legal Workshop with our CAS Attorneys, Mike Starvaggi and Brad Stuhler, on Thursday, October 14th at 4:30 pm.
We know you have many questions and we would like to shape a legal agenda appropriate to the needs of our CAS unit leaders. Items for discussion by the lawyers may include the following topics:
COVID- contact tracing– How should units handle contract tracing going forward?
COVID – mandatory testing and vaccination requirements – Can a district require weekly testing? Does it violate HIPPA? Who should collect vaccination cards?
Administrator liability during COVID-19 – anti/mask and anti/vax parents lawsuits – Are you protected from these types of lawsuits?
Shortened administrative probationary period (CAS legislation) – What does the law state and to whom does it apply?
Negotiations and contracts– What are the trends and how is inflation impacting negotiations
APPR questions and concerns for 21-22
If you plan on attending, please complete this Google Form.

If you would like to discuss additional items or issues of concern, please feel free to add them to the form, and we will add them to the agenda. Of course, if you have any questions, please call or email Mike or Brad and they will get right back to you.
We are looking forward to meeting with all of you and thank you for allowing us to represent you and the members of your organization!

ESSAA Stakeholder Meeting
2021-10-13 12:30 - 13:30, 2021-09-01 11:00 - 13:30 | VIA ZOOM

Columbus Day - Schools Closed
2021-10-11

ESSAA Stakeholder Planning Meeting
2021-10-04 10:30 - 12:00 | VIA ZOOM

Yom Kipper - Schools Closed
2021-09-16

CAS Executive Board Meeting - Zoom
2021-08-24 16:30 - 18:00, 2021-07-27 10:30 - 12:00, 2021-05-25 16:30 - 18:00 | VIA ZOOM

CAS Executive Board Meeting
2021-06-29 16:30 - 18:00 | VIA ZOOM

RATING DAY
2021-06-25 09:15 - 17:00

Physical Setting/Earth Science Examination Day
2021-06-24 09:15 - 12:00

Alegebra I - Examination Day
2021-06-23 09:15 - 12:00

Living Environment - Examination Day
2021-06-22 09:15 - 12:00

World Language Assessment - Examination Day
2021-06-21 09:15 - 17:00

Juneteenth Holiday Observed
2021-06-18

English Language Arts - Examination Day
2021-06-17 09:15

2021 CAS Retirees
2021-06-03 17:30 - 19:00
On June 3, 2021, the Council of Administrators and Supervisors will honor our 2021 CAS Retirees during a Zoom ceremony at 5:30 pm.

2021 CAS Scholarships
2021-06-03 16:00 - 17:00
On June 3, 2021, the Council of Administrators and Supervisors will honor our 2021 CAS Scholarship winners during a Zoom awards ceremony at 4:00 pm.
This year’s scholarship recipients are as follows:
Ralph Borzello Award
Noelle Naccarato – East Islip High School

Anthony Laurino Award
Christina Unkenholz – Smithtown High School West

Dr. Joseph Miller Award
Grace Kenny – Babylon Junior-Senior High School

Dr. Murray Schneider Award
Hailey Hearney – Vandermeulen High School, Port Jefferson

As in past years, this was a very competitive scholarship with many wonderfully talented applicants, and we wish to congratulate them and wish them all continued success in college.
Best wishes and thank you for all the work you have put in this year helping your students and staff navigate the pandemic!

ESSAA Virtual Spring Gala
2021-05-21 19:00 - 21:00 | VIA ZOOM
The Empire State Supervisors and Administrators Association (ESSAA), the state affiliate of the Council of Administrators and Supervisors (CAS) will be holding their Annual Spring Meeting on Friday, May 21st, at 7:00 pm via Zoom. Usually, the meeting is held somewhere statewide in person. However, due to the ongoing Covid pandemic, we will be restricted to a virtual gathering. Although we are disappointed that we will not have a physical meeting, we are excited to be able to invite more of our unit presidents to join the virtual meeting on Zoom.
The evening virtual gala will begin at 7:00 pm, featuring a keynote address by California’s Principal of the Year, Dr. Mark Anderson, and culminating with the presentation of awards to this year’s winners of The ESSAA Administrator of the Year from each ESSAA Region.
This year the ESSAA Administrator of the Year from CAS will be Dr. LaQuita Outlaw, Principal of Bay Shore Middle School and CAS Director of Professional Development.
More specific information will follow but I wanted you to be aware of the event and save the date!
Of course, if you have any questions, please feel free to give me a call!
If you wish to attend, please RSVP to Bonnie at bberry@essaa.org.

ESSAA Stakeholder Meeting
2021-05-19 12:00 - 12:45
