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Aug
02
2022
Kathryn Connell-Espinosa Appointed Interim Executive Director
Institute News
A statement from SUNY Trustee Joseph W. Belluck on the appointment of Kathryn Connell-Espinosa as Interim Executive Director, effective August 4.  On August 3, Susie Miller Carello will conclude a
Jul
21
2022
Open Meetings Law Guidance Update for July 15, 2022
Institute News
On July 14, 2022, Governor Hochul signed Executive Order 11.8 extending the current state disaster emergency caused by COVID-19.  This will extend the Open Meetings Law videoconferencing flexibility period through
Jun
30
2022
‘More Great Seats 4 Kids’ Podcast: The Preopening Process with Maureen Foley
Maureen Foley, Director of New Charters, joins the podcast to discuss the preopening process leading up to the first day of instruction and how schools should prepare for a pre-opening
Jun
15
2022
School Spotlight: University Prep Charter School for Young Men Preparing Students for Both College and Career
Institute News
While many high schools focus on preparing their students for a potential postsecondary education, at University Preparatory Charter School for Young Men in Rochester, New York, administrators know that today’s
Jun
14
2022
Open Meetings Law Guidance Update for June 14, 2022
Institute News
On June 14, 2022, Governor Hochul signed Executive Order 11.7 extending the current state disaster emergency caused by COVID-19.  This Open Meetings Law videoconferencing flexibility period will extend through July
Jun
01
2022
School Spotlight: Truxton Academy’s farming-based curriculum cultivating environmentally conscious future community leaders
Institute News
Truxton Academy Charter School is unique among SUNY’s educational portfolio. Located in the small town of Truxton in Central New York, the school stands as the state’s only rural charter,
May
29
2022
Open Meetings Law Guidance Update for May 15, 2022
Institute News
On May 15, 2022, Governor Hochul signed Executive Order 11.6 extending the current state disaster emergency caused by COVID-19.  This basically means the 60-day Open Meetings Law videoconferencing flexibility period
May
19
2022
School Spotlight: How Achievement First Legacy is Bringing Joy into the Classroom and Forging Strong Connections with Families
Institute News
Founding a school during the middle of a pandemic is not a challenge many budding school leaders prepare for. Principal Jessica Eddy and the team at Achievement First (AF) Legacy
Apr
18
2022
Open Meetings Law Guidance Update for April 18, 2022
Institute News
As part of the New York State Budget Bill process, Governor Hochul approved Chapter 56 of the N.Y. Laws of 22 on April 9, 2022, which modifies the parts of Open
Apr
05
2022
More Great Seats 4 Kids Newsletter: State Stimulus Funds Grant Impact
Institute News
Are you looking for funding related to a facility project? Through the NY State Stimulus Funds (SSF) Grant program, the Institute is now accepting proposals that focus on facility construction, renovation,