June 4, 2020
“I refuse to accept the view that mankind is so tragically bound to the starless midnight of racism and war that the bright daybreak of peace and brotherhood can never become a reality… I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word.” 
– Dr Martin Luther King Jr.
AS SCHOOLS PREP FOR REOPENING, LOOK AT THE LEGAL ANGLE
AS SCHOOLS START to reopen in different parts of the world, districts in NYS must consider how new protocols will affect student privacy, scheduling and medically compromised individuals, to name a few issues. WPSBA is partnering with Keane & Beane to bring you a webinar that will provide a picture of the legalities that need attention. So join us to get the legal perspective at our June 25th webinar (12:00 pm - 1:00 pm), Reopening Schools: Legal Issues to Consider.
SEE WHAT THE FINAL BUDGET NUMBERS LOOK LIKE
YOU CAN READ EVERY district's final numbers on NYSED's Property Tax Report Card. We created a chart so you can see how your district's numbers compare to the current year's budget and to the budgets of other WestPut districts. As we all face the possibility of aid reductions mid-year, prudent planning was especially challenging, so your business official deserves kudos for perseverance and hard work.
ABSENTEE BALLOT COUNTING EVOKES VOTER CONCERNS
VOTER ANONYMITY IS BEING QUESTIONED BY SOME RESIDENTS as they receive their school district ballots in the mail. The absentee voting process is not new, but the volume of printing and distribution has caused difficulties and prompted some NYS legislators to put forth a bill allowing extra time for ballots to be received. Additionally, districts are educating voters on the verifying and counting process, and expending significant effort to ensure that all regulations and laws are followed.
CENSUS 2020 FACT
The federal government uses census data to help plan billions in funding for the Federal Pell Grant Program. 

It's not too late to respond to the 2020 Census
New deadline - 8/14/2020
Everyone Must Be Counted!
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