March 16, 2023

"Enthusiasm is the mother of effort, and without it nothing great was ever achieved." Ralph Waldo Emerson

REMEMBER THE DAYS WHEN YOU WERE THINKING ABOUT RUNNING FOR THE BOE?

ALL PROSPECTIVE BOARD MEMBERS IN PUTNAM and Westchester are welcome to come chat with us to learn what being a school board trustee is all about. Whether someone you know is officially running or still making a decision, our panel of board members and a retired superintendent will clarify the responsibilities of the job so prospective board members understand what they are signing up for. Another perk of attending is the chance to talk through some potential scenarios that can be tricky to navigate, and it's easy to pass on the link below to our webpage where potential board members can register directly.

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THERE'S MORE INFO THIS WEEK ON THE NYS BUDGET

AS EXPECTED, THERE'S LOTS OF PUSHBACK on the Governor's proposal to lift the cap on charter schools, but there are equally strong objections to the proposed Foundation Aid set-aside for high impact tutoring. Both the NYS Senate and Assembly have proposed adding $1 million to the budget to study how to update the Foundation Aid Formula. It's the perfect time to reach out to your NYS representatives and encourage them to prioritize the educational pieces of the budget as they negotiate with the Governor, so use our quick and easy VoterVoice tool to send e-letters that support public education.

Read about the NYS budget progress

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WE OFTEN EQUATE STUDENT MENTAL HEALTH TO SOCIAL MEDIA, BUT WE SHOULD THINK ABOUT BUILDINGS TOO

WHEN PEOPLE FIND THEMSELVES IN AN ENVIRONMENT that feels like a prison, it can have an adverse effect on their mental health. Lots of small details like windows, outdoor gathering areas, and natural elements can have a positive impact on student and staff well-being. Typically, we think about wide open spaces where students can be seen from all around as preferable, but a variety of smaller spaces correlates better to pro-social behavior and a sense of calm.

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Help your district manage the budget process more efficiently WPSBA'S WEEKLY BUDGET SURVEY In your inbox tomorrow

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