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In the current economic climate, school districts are forced to examine the hidden cost of education and make fiscally responsible decisions. Be sure you make the best decisions for your district.
Join SBGA, SFMI and SED on March 13 at Chancellor’s Hall in the Education Building as we identify areas to reduce expenses and save, while maximizing your investment in your facility.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to meet face-to-face with Chuck Szuberla and Carl Thurnau, PE from the New York State Education Department, Office of Facilities Planning, as well as seasoned school facilities professionals and industry leaders.
Alwyn John, Energy Manager at TST Boces, will moderate a panel discussion featuring best practices for reducing expenses and maintaining your facility within a budget. Session presenters will highlight ways that we can all make New York State’s schools more efficient.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to interact with experts in your field. SBGA and SFMI have partnered with NYSED to develop the most comprehensive program and provide immediate tips and techniques to benefit school districts. Remember: facilities are a critical component of our educational mission.
Questions?
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for more information. A print regsitration brochure is in the works and will be available soon! |
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Pesticide Legislation: What We Know One Year Later
Join SBGA & SFMI for our next Lunch and Learn Webinar, Pesticide Legislation: What We Know One Year Later, on February 16th at 12pm. Dr. Frank Rossi of Cornell University will discuss the effects of the pesticide legislation that took effect May 18, 2011. As you'll recall, this legislation bans the use of pesticides on school and day care center grounds.
Dr. Rossi will provide the latest updates and any changes, address regional challenges, and recommendations for dealing with your Boards of Education. Register today and join us February 16th.
Have specific questions?
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and we'll share them with Dr. Rossi.
Sponsorship Opportunities Available
Interested in sponsoring this webinar? Contact Donna Gurnett in Association headquarters - 518-465-0563, ext. 106 or
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Benefits of Sponsorship
- Recognition of sponsorship in all communications to our members and leaders
- Your company's logo with an active link to your website placed on the SBGA website and in all communications
- Recognition as sponsor in webinar announcements
- Inclusion of a slide with company logo and contact information during the webinar
- An opportunity to present brief remarks at the end of the presentation about your company (for exclusive sponsors only – minimum of $2,500)
- Long term exposure in viewing the webinar in the SBGA website archives
- A list of attendees participating in the webinar
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SBGA's 2012 Advocacy Day :: Monday, March 12
SBGA is hosting an Advocacy Day as part of our annual legislative program in Albany on Monday, March 12, 2012. The program provides school facilities professionals and our valued Business Partners the opportunity to meet face-to-face with legislators in Albany and deliver one unified message. Click here for program details and registration information. If you're interested in participating this year, please contact your Chapter President.
Join us March 12 as we continue to advocate for well-maintained school facilities! The success of our legislative program not only translates into adequate funding for school facilities, professional advancement and stronger business relationships, but most importantly, clean, safe and healthy school buildings for children. We urge you to support New York State's school facilities profession. Click here for program details and registration information.
With today's political and economic climate, now, more than ever, participation in and support for SBGA's Advocacy Day is critical to ensure success in 2012 and beyond. |
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Have a son or daughter heading to college in the fall? Looking for some additional financial support? SBGA is here to help!
Each year SBGA offers the Fred Hack Memorial Scholarship Program for dependent children of our Active and Affiliate members. This program helps to defray the increasing costs of education. We encourage you all to take advantage of this valuable member benefit. For more details, click here.
Click here for this year's application. Six $1,500 scholarships will be awarded, so get those applications in by Saturday, March 31st!
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| New York State's 2012 legislative session begins at 1:30pm Wednesday, January 4 with Governor Andrew Cuomo's State of the State Address. This Address is open to the public and will take place in the Empire State Plaza Convention Center in Albany. Click here if you're interested in watching the Governor's Address live. |
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