Mandate Relief

Here's a quick summary of some of what's been happening at NYSASBO this past week. We welcome you to share your thoughts and questions in the comments section for this post to the NYSASBO Reporter Blog. Do you have questions about school business management? Visit the School Business Management Forum or visit the NYSASBO Resources page.  read more »

Unfortunately, as of Thursday afternoon we have not received any further clarification from either the Division of Budget (DOB) or Comptroller's Office regarding the extent and specific timing of payments owed to school districts. All we know is DOB sent a request for payment to the Comptroller and the processing of payments is expected to start tomorrow (Friday).  read more »

Earlier this morning, Governor Paterson hosted a leaders meeting (including minority leaders in both the Senate and Assembly) to continue discussions on property tax relief. Despite some engaging political back and forth and statements of cooperation, there was no indication that any agreements will be reached before the legislature adjourns in June.  read more »

The 2008-2009 NYSASBO Policy Agenda includes the following provisions.

Reserves and Fund Balance  read more »

A2190 - through consolidation and elimination, this bill implements the Commissioner of Education's plans to dramatically reduce the number of reports and plans required to be submitted to SED by school districts. STATUS: In Assembly Education Committee