"Over the last few years , begun pre Covid, we have been upgrading our univents to add AC. Most of our buildings where originally equipped with univents which provide separate ventilation for each individual classroom. As I understand it, these…"
"We are on Long Island - we’ve upgraded and repaired the uni-vents in all buildings. Keeping windows & hall doors open as much as possible. Also in secondary buildings we’ve adopted a “California model” were students can walk outside around the…"
Hi Everyone. My District is in Westcheter. Many of our buildings are old and with ventilation isses. What are your Districts doing to address ventilation issues? Any advice on the costs to address these matters? We would likd to get our schools…
"I was told that currently regional superintendents have shared with each other that they were not going to make budget cuts that included staff. That most buget cuts would include after modified sports, retirements, fund balance and reserves.
"Also, we do not discussion contracts at all. We more talk about the support of staff. How's the overall environment? We discuss joint opportunities for collaboration to build better relations. We had planned before COVID to host a join celebration…"
The unions mostly have communicated through the Superintendent. But this year's teacher's union leadership proposed meeting with Board leadership to have direct connection. The thought was why have their voice relayed to the Board when positive…"
"Yes that is true. Not speaking up means you agree. It’s really tough now for all districts. I am receiving emails that asking for a decrease and others want it to remain. Out budget’s first draft was a budget to budget increase of 4%....that isn’t…"
"Thank you for this topic. We are getting quite a bit of push back regarding requests the majority of the Board wants to make. With the cuts to the budget from the Gov, the financial crisis our country is in and many face, and we are top-heavy…"