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Thomas McGowan, Superintendent of
Glens Falls CSD, attended the latest informational meeting regarding the
CFE case at NYSSBA Headquarters in Latham and provided this meeting
summary.
There were approximately 25-30
people, representing various organizations that have been involved in
the CFE lawsuit, in attendance.
Mike Rebell gave an overview of the
most recent decision and outlined CFE’s request that the courts do an
expedited hearing on the appeal. The meeting focused on gathering input
from the various groups about the next step and how to focus on specific
issues.
Overall, there are four (4) areas
that are specifically targeted for talking points:
1. School Finance:
Accountability
State Aid Reform
2. Strategy development – if
a decision on the appeal is made in a timely fashion
3. November ’06 elections –
assisting groups working specifically with candidates for election.
4. Communication (between and
among groups)
There was also discussion
about the following: What is the message we want out and how do we get
the message out?
How to marry 2 basic issues:
New York City’s issue of adequate
resources to provide a sound basic education; and how to deal with the
rest of New York State and the property tax issue versus adequate
education funding resources.
The Association will continue to work
collaboratively with CFE and other organizations to effectuate
state-wide school finance reform. |
