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March 12th Materials

  • CLICK HERE for Dr. Rick Timbs' Presentation
  • CLICK HERE for Charlie Borgognoni's Presentation
  • CLICK HERE for Bonnie Russell's Advocacy Presentation
  • CLICK HERE for the Gap Elimination Adjustment (GEA)  Sample Letter
  • Gap Elimination Worksheets:  Customized GEA bar chart and data sets for all CNYSBA school districts - Clearly defines how the GEA has deprived districts of millions of dollars in legally entitled state aid over the last four years
  • How To Contact Your Legislators Reach out via social media, email and/or phone

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February 25th at H.W. Smith K-8 School in the Syracuse City School District.  

  • CLICK HERE for an audio version of Dr. Timbs' Presentation
  • CLICK HERE for Dr. Rick Timbs Presentation
  • CLICK HERE for Charlie Borgognoni's Presentation
  • CLICK HERE for Bonnie Russell's Advocacy Presentation
  • CLICK HERE for the Syracuse City Advocacy Toolkit
  • CLICK HERE for a link to the Syracuse.com article on the Syracuse Forum

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Links to Additional Content  (Click on the RED headlines below):

  • Dr. Rick Timbs’ February 4th PowerPoint (PDF file)
  • Dr. Rick Timbs’ February 5th PowerPoint (PDF file)
  • Advocacy Presentation:  What can YOU do?  Simple steps to take over the next few weeks
  • Advocacy Tool Kit copy:  Features easy-to-follow information and step-by-step instruction on how to effectively interact with your legislators so they can carry your concerns to Albany as the state budget is developed
  • How To Contact Your Legislators:  Reach out via social media, email and/or phone
  • Talking Points for Advocates:  Key factoids and informational points to be used in letters, emails, Tweets, meetings/discussions with legislators, letters to the editor, in your communities, etc.
  • Gap Elimination Worksheets:  Customized GEA bar chart and data sets for all CNYSBA school districts - Clearly defines how the GEA has deprived districts of millions of dollars in legally entitled state aid over the last four years

TWO VIDEOS

  • CNYSBA Video:  VIDEO SHOWN AT FEB. 4 FORUM - An informational and inspiring presentation that explains what is at stake and why we need to fight for fair, equitable and sustainable funding for schools 
  • NYS Gap Elimination Adjustment Video:  What is the GEA?  How is it hurting schools?  When will it end?

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