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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-Levy
Board 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
TAKE ACTION NOW!
Ask NY's elected officials to restore a proposed 8.45% reduction in Roslyn's school aid for '08-09.
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Analysis
Information about LI's state aid outlook from Nassau County Superintendents: Read more

NYSBBA: Board Members Warned About Tough Fiscal Times


"IS THIS ANY WAY TO CAP THE PROPERTY TAX?"

Newsday Op-Ed:
Tax Cap Would Harm Schoolkids

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
Analysis
OF THE GOVERNOR'S BUDGET PROPOSAL:

Sen. Craig Johnson's Press Release 3-27-08 about fighting for more state aid

Suffolk County School Superintendents Association

New York State School Boards Association
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.
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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
  • State Aid Data for Roslyn
  • General Education Legislative Resources

    Nassau-Suffolk School Boards Association
  • Report: Working Together for L.I. Schools

    NYS School Boards Assocation
  • Legislative Action Center

    National School Boards Association

    Long Island Education Coalition
  • LIEC-LIA School Aid Report

    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

    LEGISLATIVE GAZETTE 5/25/07:
    NYSSBA: Repeal the Wicks Law

    NEWSDAY 5/2/07:
    GOP offers hike in seniors' rebate
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