Brian Fessler

Chad was a great person, family man and coach. Please consider helping his family if you can!🙏

Yesterday, we had the pleasure of hosting a group of educators from @ICCR12 at NYSSBA headquarters! We had a great discussion about how NYSSBA supports school boards across New York State with information, training and advocacy. To learn more, visit iccralbany.org.

Long-time assistant coach Chad O’Donnell passed away last week at just 53 years young following a pair of liver transplants. Chad was one of the nicest people I have ever met doing this job. He leaves his wife, 2 sons and a daughter. Here’s the best way to help:…

Don't miss Brian Cechnicki, @ASBONewYork Executive Director, at this year's Leadership in Education Event! He'll be tackling crucial topics like rising costs, tight tax caps and shifts in state aid impacting school finances and budgeting. Register today! ow.ly/cBr650WlKzi

But officials remain in the dark about how funding for phone storage methods will be distributed — and fear it won’t cover all expenses as New York becomes the largest state in the country to implement a statewide, full-day “bell-to-bell” ban.

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As the 2025 legislative session wraps-up, NYSSBA appreciates lawmakers’ support of public education on key issues that greatly impact our state’s schoolchildren. Read our full statement: ow.ly/mYlt50WbB7N

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Gifted artwork framed & designed by a very talented first grader Calvin Fessler! I will miss this budding artist! #K@tie@KTesque #BrianFessler@nyschoolboards

Milk graduated from the New York State College for Teachers, the predecessor of the University at Albany, in 1951 with a degree in mathematics. After graduation, Milk joined the United States Navy during the Korean War and later served as a diving instructor.

Today and every day, we celebrate @UAlbany alum Harvey Milk ’51. magazine.albany.edu/mini/harvey-mi…

Will be great to see @CoachWB33 back on the sidelines. Just wins everywhere he goes!

Congrats to my alma mater! I'm glad to have played a small part in making it a "long drought!"😅

Overall, voters approve 97% of school district budgets. Passage rate for budgets within tax cap was 99% while budgets requiring tax cap overrides earned 60% passage. Read our full statement: ow.ly/srP050VWp8C

Get out and vote in your school budget and school board election today! Let's support our students and schools! @nyschoolboards

Districts thrown additional electric school bus lifeline in state budget, with strings attached spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/capital-re… @jack_arpey @nyschoolboards

Universal school meals, a bell-to-bell cell phone ban, and an increase in funding for career and technical education are all a part of the new state budget news10.com/news/school-fu…

NYSSBA is pleased to see lawmakers provide a substantial Foundation Aid package that ensures school districts receive a minimum 2 percent increase. Read our full statement on the 2025-26 budget: ow.ly/UNZc50VPY7F

Enjoyed the opportunity to re-join @poozer87 on @CapPressRoom this week to discuss some of the notable education items in the new state budget.. including Foundation Aid, zero-emission buses and universal school meals. @nyschoolboards capitolpressroom.org/2025/05/13/sch…

"These claims are born and graduate high school before they get paid." nysfocus.com/2025/05/13/new…