Lauren Themis commented on NYSSBA's article Ex Officio Student Board Member Guide
"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."
May 4
Lauren Themis posted a discussion
Hi. How's everyone handling the new mandates for title IX?
Feb 10
Lauren Themis replied to Lauren Themis's discussion Regionalization Update
"Yes Louis. You are correct. We are still obligated to enact the regionalization plan. This is absolutely not a win."
Nov 26, 2024
Louis Ciotti replied to Lauren Themis's discussion Regionalization Update
"Did anyone else get the updated memo sent out today From Commissioner Rosa?

It shows updates tp 124-2(d) and adds 124-8.

The added item -8 states that participation in the planning process is not mandatory and if schools opt to not participate…"
Nov 26, 2024
Lauren Themis posted a discussion
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…
Nov 23, 2024
Lauren Themis and Paul Haggett are now friends
Nov 1, 2024
Kerry Wachter replied to Lauren Themis's discussion NYS Regionalization Plan
"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…"
Oct 24, 2024
Artie Frego replied to Lauren Themis's discussion NYS Regionalization Plan
"Kerry, do you have a link to the regulation that was published today?"
Oct 23, 2024
Kerry Wachter replied to Lauren Themis's discussion NYS Regionalization Plan
"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…"
Oct 23, 2024
Artie Frego replied to Lauren Themis's discussion NYS Regionalization Plan
"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."
Oct 23, 2024
Paul Haggett replied to Lauren Themis's discussion NYS Regionalization Plan
"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…"
Oct 23, 2024
Lauren Themis replied to Lauren Themis's discussion NYS Regionalization Plan
"Here’s some good information to share with your boards
https://www.coalitionofschoolboardmembers.org/regionalization-plan"
Oct 23, 2024
Lauren Themis replied to Lauren Themis's discussion NYS Regionalization Plan
"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…"
Oct 23, 2024
Artie Frego replied to Lauren Themis's discussion NYS Regionalization Plan
"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…"
Oct 23, 2024
Lauren Themis and Laurie Kowalsky are now friends
Oct 20, 2024
Tracy Young replied to Lauren Themis's discussion NYS Regionalization Plan
"This is an absolute overreach by NYSED. What is the emergency?"
Oct 18, 2024
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