STATE LEGISLATIVE FORUM January 30, 2014

GEA VIDEO

Westchester Putnam School Boards Association (WPSBA) Chief School Administrators of Putnam Northern Westchester Chief School Administrators of Southern Westchester Common Core Implementation – High Stakes Testing – Professional Development/Materials – APPR Student Data Privacy and Data Sharing Gap Elimination Adjustment and State Aid to Education

Sources of Revenue New York State School District Revenue by Source, School Year Total Revenues: $3,9 Billion

Westchester Putnam School Boards Association (WPSBA) Chief School Administrators of Putnam Northern Westchester Chief School Administrators of Southern Westchester Common Core Implementation – High Stakes Testing – Professional Development/Materials – APPR Student Data Privacy and Data Sharing Gap Elimination Adjustment and State Aid to Education Education Investment Tax Credit Legislation

Westchester Putnam School Boards Association (WPSBA) Chief School Administrators of Putnam Northern Westchester Chief School Administrators of Southern Westchester Common Core Implementation – High Stakes Testing – Professional Development/Materials – APPR Student Data Privacy and Data Sharing Gap Elimination Adjustment and State Aid to Education Education Investment Tax Credit Legislation Cuomo’s Real Property Tax Freeze as Personal Income Tax Credit

NEXT STEPS: STATE LEGISLATORS Eliminate the GEA and restore our school aid Hit the “pause button” on the reform agenda Advocate for what is in the best interest of all of our students NEXT STEPS: SCHOOL OFFICIALS Educate yourself, your community and your legislators on public education issues Advocate for what is in the best interest of all of our students