"We have 2 seniors every year as student reps to the board. They come to our business meetings not our work sessions. They report on the news around the district - what is taking place in each building. They get this information from our secretary.…"

"Totally agree. We haven’t even approached this yet. I’m disgusted as the governor paints the whole state like we are all NYC. With lawsuits already happening about these mandates this will put an undue hardship on the rest of us for costs,…"

"Absolutely not. The Board oversees the superintendent and makes those decisions. It’s a slippery slope to include the community. I believe that’s an unwise practice."

"We have not. The superintendent reports to the Board."

"Superintendent and cabinet made the final decisions and advised the board. On a personal note, my opinion only, I am quite upset that we are not suspending state assessments this year. No district needs the added stress of managing testing and…"

"This will be a topic at our next meeting."

"Letters sent should go to our elected officials? Maybe local BOCES and NYSSBA?"

"Thank you for this. Good point for discussion. It has moved from the Senate to the Assembly. Very concerning."