"Note that this does not require a policy. It’s recommended but not mandatory. We’re going to work out the kinks before we rush into putting a policy together in locust valley."
At the November meeting of the Regents, Regent Tilles brought to the commmission the concerns from around the state that the language in the regulation is mandatory and they keep saying it's optional. The board of regents extended the emergency…
"Yes https://dos.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2024/10/102324.pdf
It's on page 5 - proposed rule making
Boces is given authority to implement the regionalization plan. Check under "needs and benefits" that explains why they are doing this. I highly…"
"Arte I don't think he even read the rule. I told him Boces superintendents will have authority over the implementation and by conducting site visits and data review - he said "no they won't", I said it's in the rule - then amend the rule! No reason…"
"That is interesting Paul, I found it odd that he just glossed over the whole plan at the dinner the other night. What he says is not reflected in the documents anywhere."
"I was told by Regent Catania that districts who do not want to take part in Regionalization once the process is complete, will NOT be mandated to do so. He indicated that local supers are required to go through the process, but boards would have the…"
"Good question Artie! We just got back from the NYSSBA convention and not a single presentation was dedicated to understanding Regionalization. Any questions asked were all answered in the, wait and see, and it’s a great thing, response. NYSSBA has…"
"Good Morning and Good Work! Has NYSSBA taken a position on this yet? If not, do we anticipate that they will? The way the state is rolling this out (Emergency Rule) without any real local input, makes me think that anything in any plan a region…"