April 2, 2020
“Never, never, never give up.”
— Winston Churchill
MONEY IS TIGHT IN NYS
THE FEDERAL CARES ACT focuses on funding for the coronavirus epidemic, not the longer-term expected economic slowdown. It has been reported that NYS does not have the resources to fix the impending financial damage to our region. Another large federal stimulus package is needed to stabilize school operating funds for the next school year, so invite your community to send an e-letter to federal legislators by passing on the link below (and make sure you send one too).
NYS SCHOOLS GET A PANDEMIC ADJUSTMENT THIS YEAR
THE REDUCTIONS OF STATE AID (AKA PANDEMIC ADJUSTMENT), although offset by the Federal stimulus package, does not address annual cost increases that are beyond school districts' control. Observers are worried this may be a long-term problem. Initial aid runs show Foundation Aid frozen, but periodic adjustments in the state budget during the coming year could change the school aid picture.
LOCAL TEACHERS ALREADY FINDING NEW WAYS TO PITCH IN
RESPONDING TO HEALTHCARE WORKERS' NEED FOR MORE protection, teachers are using 3D printers to create face shields that will be donated to hospitals. Retrieving the printers from closed school buildings is a problem for some, but public libraries are deploying available machines to contribute to this effort as well. Psst... this is our feel-good story for the week.
CENSUS 2020 FACT
Yesterday was Census Day 2020!
I f you or someone you know has not completed their 2020 Census, they can do so here online: www.my2020census.gov
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