Pennsylvania School Boards Association Solicitors' Symposium - State College

Starts:  Jul 13, 2017 08:00:00 AM (ET)
Ends:  Jul 14, 2017 12:00:00 PM (ET)
Earn 7.5 CLE credits available (6.5 substantive, 1 ethics)

Program begins at 9 a.m. on Thursday, July 13, 2017 (registration and continental breakfast from 8-9 a.m.), and concludes at noon on Friday, July 14.

Topics will include:

  • Saying Goodbye Without Regrets (Patrick Fanelli, Esq., Fanelli Willett Law Offices, Duncansville)
  • Developments in Educating Children with Disabilities (Brooke E. D. Say, Esq., Stock and Leader, York)
  • Developments Affecting Student Attendance Practices (Sean A. Fields, Esq., CGA Law Firm, York)
  • School Law Update (Michael I. Levin, Esq., PSBA General Counsel, Levin Legal Group, Huntingdon Valley)
  • Beating Back Bad Behavior at Board Meetings (Lee V. Price, Esq., Andrews & Price LLC, Pittsburgh)
  • The Solicitor’s Role in Helping Districts Avoid Employee Claims Under Title VII and Title IX (Elizabeth A. Benjamin, Esq., Beard Legal Group, Altoona)
  • Attorney Ethics: Social Media and the School Attorney (Mark Cheramie Walz, Esq., Sweet, Stevens, Katz & William, New Britain)

Registration Fees, Full Symposium (Thursday & Friday)

  • Early Registration (through June 21) – $380
  • Registration (after June 21) – $400
(Fee includes beverage breaks on Thursday and Friday, continental breakfast and lunch on Thursday, full breakfast on Friday, registration fee, facilities charge, materials and CLE credit fees. The fee does not include hotel room.)

“Dutch treat” dinner outing at Kelly’s Steak and Seafood (Thursday evening)

AFTER JULY 5, all new registrations or changes must be handled on site at the symposium registration desk.

CANCELLATION POLICY: All cancellations before July 5 are subject to a $50 per person administrative fee. NO REFUNDS ON REGISTRATIONS OR MEALS CAN BE MADE AFTER JULY 5.

Hotel Reservations

Penn State Hospitality Services, (800) 233-7505; www.pennstatehotels.com (make sure to select The Nittany Lion Inn)
Group Reservation Identification Number: SCHG17A
Deadline for PSBA block rate is June 18
(Note: The program takes place the weekend of the Arts Festival, so book your room early!)

Location

The Nittany Lion Inn
200 W Park Ave
State College, PA 16803