March 23, 2023
"The first step is clearly defining what it is you're after, because without knowing that, you'll never get it."
GET ALL THE REGIONAL BUDGET DATA HERE
MAKE SURE TO CHECK YOUR INBOX EVERY Friday for the most updated version of WPSBA's Weekly Budget Survey. With this year's added section about Pre-K and how much NYS money the district is projecting to use for 2023-24, and a look at each district's proposed tax levy change vs their Maximum Allowable Tax Levy, you can really see if your district's spending is in line with others in our region. This weekly spreadsheet requires data input from your district business administrators, so we'd like to give a shout-out to all who participate.
NYS SAYS IT WILL SPEND MILLIONS OF DOLLARS TO EDUCATE 4-YEAR-OLDS
NY STATE'S 2021 GOAL TO EXPAND PRE-K CONTINUES to prove difficult because many schools across the state just don't have the space. The rest of the story, of course, is that state funding is far below what preschool providers normally collect from their customers, making it problematic for districts to engage with community partners. You can read about how districts in other parts of the state are facing similar issues to WestPut districts, which will hopefully lead to a solution in the upcoming NYS budget.
IS THERE A PRICE FOR RUDENESS AT PUBLIC MEETINGS?
THE MASSACHUSETTS SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT just ruled that the right to be rude at public meetings is a basic liberty. This is not about safety, but rather that a public board cannot mandate good manners. Basically, the court held that public service requires resiliency in the face of incivility.
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