Meetings

The association holds several general meetings throughout the school year, which are free to members. Visitors are charged a nominal fee when the meeting includes a meal.

A program is planned for each meeting by the Executive Board and Directors, usually featuring guest speakers from the media, government, or other organizations whose activities have an impact on education and/or the public's perception of Long Island's public education institutions.

LISPRA provides a forum to polish professional skills, stay abreast of current issues, and obtain assistance in addressing a variety of subjects in one's own district.

Meeting Schedule 2008 - 2009 Location Time
Thursday, July 24, 2008 -
Planning Meeting

Please bring your suggestions for speakers, and your calendar!
West Suffolk BOCES (conference room)
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12 noon
September 12, 2008 -
NYSSBA - Media Relations BOOT CAMP - Long Island

TUITION: $175 for members; $350 for nonmembers (includes resource materials, continental breakfast, lunch and a nonrefundable $55 administrative fee).
Registration Form
Special benefit for LISPRA members - $75.00 grant towards conference tuition.
Submit your requests to Susan Orr
treasurer@lispra.org 
Marriott Residence Inn
9 Gerhard Road
Plainview, NY

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Schedule of Events

9:00 A.M. – 3:30 P.M.
Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.

For more info:
 info@nyssba.org

 

October 22, 2008 -  This is a can't miss meeting! First, Gary Bixhorn will update us on the pending Tax Cap Legislation.
Then we'll learn how to reach the public through  "eCommunications," from PR pro
Julie Gross Gelfand from Harrison Leifer DiMarco Public Relations.
Please RSVP to Susan Smith
ssmith@wsboces.org
West Suffolk BOCES (conference room)

Links from Julie:
Julie's Presentation
Podcast example

Vodcast example
 
12 noon
Gary Bixhorn discussed the proposed tax cap impact on our schools.
January 21, 2009 - Guest Speaker Mark Schissler - Topic - Budget prep, the inside scoop. West Suffolk BOCES (conference room)
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12 noon
March 10, 2009 - TBA
   
April 21, 2009 - TBA    
June 9 or 10 - We're planning a dinner meeting in a restaurant.