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What started as an Outdoor Learning Lab at Charles E. Riley Elementary has blossomed into the Riley Kid Garden, where students learn, grow and give back to their community. During Open House, families enjoyed fresh vegetables and flowers grown by students. Made possible through Renaissance Grant funding and generous support from Burke’s Do It Yourself…

by Dr. Rick Timbs, Executive Director of SSFC Statewide School Finance Consortium (SSFC) Begin the Year Summary 2026-27 will be an interesting year for school districts and the Statewide School Finance Consortium.  The Foundation Aid formula weighs heavily on our minds.  The state is closing in on almost 78% of all school districts as Save-Harmless.  I doubt if…

By Derrick Dorsey, Executive Director, CNYSBA Dear Board Members and Superintendents, Welcome back! On behalf of the Central New York School Boards Association, I hope you and your families had a safe, enjoyable, and restful summer. As we begin the 2026–2027 school year, I want to wish each of you a successful and rewarding year…

by Dr. Rick Timbs, Executive Director SSFC Executive (Governor’s) run not same as February run There are some differences. Look for differences related to demographics and student weighting in Foundation Aid and expenses driven aids in particular.  You may also see small changes in the textbook, library, software, and the like aid categories.  Most of…