New York State School Boards Association

Most school budgets expected to pass

Karen DeWitt — Fri, 17 May 2013 12:22:08 +0000

Voters in New York go to the polls on May 21st to approve new school budgets. The State School Boards Association finds that many school districts are living within the limits imposed by a property tax cap enacted two years ago.

The School Boards Association’s Tim Kremer says a survey of the state’s school districts finds that the vast majority are budgeting within the strictures of the tax cap, and as a result, 93% expect their budgets to be approved by voters.

NYSSBA Executive Director discusses teacher evaluation bill

Matt Ryan — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 20:29:26 +0000

It was a struggle but last week the legislature and Governor Cuomo came to an agreement on a teacher evaluation bill. Not everyone is happy with it, though, including New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg. In this program we sat down with the Executive Director of the New York State School Boards Association, Tim Kremer, to get their take on the legislation and when it might be fully implemented by most schools. Watch the full interview here (Interview starts at 07:15).

Teachers, school boards see disturbing trends in school vote outcome

Karen DeWitt — Thu, 17 May 2012 12:16:12 +0000

Governor Cuomo is pleased with the outcome of Tuesday’s state wide school budget vote, but teachers and school board leaders see some disturbing trends.

School districts grapple with possibilities

Matt Ryan — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 19:38:47 +0000

With reduction in state aid and the continued dreary economic forecast, school districts are forced to find new ways to survive including possible consolidations or mergers. New York State Education Commissioner John King explains why he is a proponent of multi-district mergers, addresses concerns from the communities, and discusses his relationships with the decision-making parties involved.