BCSD Advocates for Change to State Foundation Aid

Update 2/16/24: Winter Break Message From Superintendent Dr. Long

It is hard to believe we celebrated the 100th day of school this week and are more than half way through the school year.
Please find additional advocacy options with regards to the Governor’s proposed budget and the full message from Dr. Long here https://berlincentral.org/2024/02/16/winter-break-message-from-superintendent-dr-long/

This message was also emailed home to all BCSD families on February 16, 2024

Update 2/9/24: How can you Advocate for the Berlin CSD?

If you would like to get involved in advocating for the Berlin Central School District, please reach out to our elected officials by calling or emailing them at the addresses listed below.

You can also advocate by sign this petition, or by going to the NYS PTA Take Action link here.

Governor Kathy Hochul
(518) 474-8390, EMAIL https://www.governor.ny.gov/content/governor-contact-form

Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado
Phone: 518-402-2292
EMAIL http://LGNY@exec.ny.gov

Senator Jacob Ashby
NY Senate District 43
ALBANY OFFICE
Legislative Office Building, Room 517
Albany, NY 12247
Phone: 518-371-2751
Fax: 518-426-6985
EMAIL ashby@nysenate.gov

Assemblyman Scott Bendett
Assembly District 107
ALBANY OFFICE
LOB 324
Albany, NY 12248
Phone: 518-455-5777
Fax: 518-455-5923
EMAIL bendetts@nyassembly.gov

Senator Shelley Mayer
Senate Education Chair
ALBANY OFFICE
Legislative Office Building, Room 509
Albany, NY 12247
Phone: 518-455-2031
Fax: 518-426-6860
EMAIL smayer@nysenate.gov

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February 2, 2024

Dear Parents & Families,

You may have seen recent news coverage on the Governor’s proposed state budget, and the negative impact it might have on School District’s, BCSD, included.  Please see the attached letter from our Board of Education regarding the proposed budget, the potential impact, and what you might be able to do to advocate on behalf of our schools and students.

Also please monitor our district webpage for updates throughout the budget development process. 

Thank you for your partnership!

Sincerely,

Dr. Maureen A. Long

Interim Superintendent of Schools

February 2, 2024_ Communication on Executive Budget Proposal .docx.pdf

 

https://www.timesunion.com/state/article/half-new-york-schools-see-loss-foundation-aid-18622233.php