Laura Purcell will present, School Elections and Budget Votes – Addressing Potential Challenges, as part of the 27th Annual NYSSBA Convention and Education Expo Main: Laura Purcell will present, “School Elections and Budget Votes – Addressing Potential Challenges” at the 27th Annual New York State School Board Association Convention and Expo. A description of the program is below: School Board election and budget vote results are often challenged before the commissioner of education. Hear about the more common types of issues raised in those challenges and the legal standards applied to resolve them. Find out how to minimize the risk of similar issues.