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Legislative Affairs
Dear Roslyn School District Community, The members of the Roslyn Board of Education believe deeply in the value of public education. We further understand our role as advocates for our own school system and for public education in our state and country. So very much of what impacts children and teachers in the classroom is decided in venues and by people far removed from the classroom. It is our hope to help educate our community with clarity on these matters so that together we can bring about necessary positive changes and focus on improvements to public education. For the past several years we have engaged our representatives in our county and our state on such issues, including and primarily that of inadequate state aid and unfunded mandates which have so burdened our schools. This page, together with its links will inform and engage you on the global issues of our time. So many of you have so often asked what you can do to help. From time to time you will be called upon for action. We believe that a better educational system is possible, and within our grasp. We are committed to do all we can in this effort. We all know where we have been historically, both distantly and recently. It is time to set our sights upon where we are going, and what will serve best to get us there. Meryl Waxman Ben-LevyBoard of Education Legislative Affairs Liaison Legislative Affairs Committee The Legislative Affairs Committee has been authorized by the Board of Education in order to address pertinent legislative issues that affect Roslyn and other school districts in New York and the nation. The charge to the Committee says: "The Committee will prepare recommendations for the Board with respect to federal and state educational priorities and proposed legislation. It will also review current educational legislation and make informational reports to the Board as appropriate."Inquiries about Committee membership and other related matters may be directed to the District Clerk, Anne Keller, at 625-6599. |
ADD YOUR VOICE! Legislative Action Network "IS THIS ANY WAY TO CAP THE PROPERTY TAX?" NYS School Boards: "A Blunt Instrument" June 5, 2008 NY Times Editorial: Election-year "Gimmick" Will Do More Harm Than Good June 4, 2008 Testimony by Nassau-Suffolk School Boards Association at the March 5, 2008 hearing of the Property Tax Committion NYSSBA Interview with Commission Chairman Tom Suozzi, February 25, 2008 The Governor's Executive Order appointing the Commission on Property Tax Relief Ongoing Campaign NO ELECTIONS IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS The Board of Education continues its efforts to keep primary and general elections from being held in Roslyn's elementary schools while school is in session because of serious safety and security concerns. Read more and take action now Your voice needs to be heard on this item of ongoing concern! |
L I N K S Legislative Resources NYS Dept of Education Nassau-Suffolk School Boards Association NYS School Boards Assocation National School Boards Association Long Island Education Coalition NYS Council of School Superintendents NYS Association of School Business Officials T h e N e w s YOUR VOICE DOES COUNT! READ THIS: NEWSDAY 6/15/07: Albany OKs changes aimed at cutting construction costs Questions or Comments about anything on this page? roslynsd@roslynschools.org
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