ESSAA/CNYSAA Regional Workshop “Had Enough?” 

Syracuse Wyndham Hotel
Tuesday, September 30, 2003

A regional workshop sponsored by ESSAA and its regional group CNYSAA (Central New York Administrators and Supervisors Association) was held at the Syracuse Wyndham Hotel on Tuesday, September 30, 2003. Guest speakers were Anthony Laurino, Executive Vice-President, ESSAA, and attorneys Paul Derkasch and Kevin Martin.

Mr. Laurino discussed various bills before the New York State Senate and Assembly which cover such topics as retired administrators re-employed as educators, credit for “federal teaching service” (i.e., VISTA) and other pension-related bills. Of particular interest to ESSAA is the issue of 10-month employees receiving the same yearly credit toward retirement as 12-month employees (administrators).

Mr. Derkasch and Mr. Martin covered legal and negotiating topics. Recent settlements have seen an average of 4% salary increase state-wide along with language addressing “comp time” for administrators who work beyond the regular school day.

The workshop was well attended and provided participants with needed legislative and legal updates important to our role as educators.