In the meantime, we keep coming back to the funding concerns. Because we need to be realistic and accept that any alternative programming proposals will require additional funding above and beyond that which the district has already committed to third-party providers. How do we get the funds we need?
We need to advocate not only for programming, but for the state to increase their foundation aid to the Syracuse City School District so that we can PAY for the programs.
No funds for new stadiums
No funds to build up recreational areas
No college education for felons
The time has come to invest in our kids. The money is there. It needs to be allocated using common sense.
Learn how you can effectively advocate for changes in the state government's funding formula. Plan to attend the advocacy workshop at H.W. Smith on February 25th at 6:30 pm.
There are a lot of administrators working downtown. Once we get these programs up and running, they can be an administrator at the new program. We can use their expertise working with disruptive students to motivate them to learn and raise their test scores. This will also help to save money.
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