Jim Brennan, NYS Assemblymember
From the 2005-2006 minutes (this will be updated with 2006-2007 minutes account)
1.1 Mr. Brennon welcomed everyone and wished all a good school year.
1.2 He spoke of many efforts his office made on behalf of getting the DOE to drop the citywide “double” testing.
1.3 He spoke of his continued efforts to get the pre-k bathroom built. Every year $4000.00 is designated for this in the budget. Apparently it went out to bid last year and the bids came in too high. It is being rebid now. He reported that the city would now be reimbursed 50% for schoolat PTA Meeting construction costs from the state (but they have to spend it first and submit the bills). Also in the State budget is 6% school aid for NYC schools.
1.4 He spoke of the status of the Campaign for Fiscal Equity. Governor Pataki appealed the monetary judgment (5 billion after 5 years and a 9 billion construction fund) in lower court. Hopefully the courts will finally tell legislators what monies to give to the NYC school system.
Campaign for Fiscal Equity is a coalition of parent organizations, community school boards, concerned citizens and advocacy groups seeking to reform New York State's school finance system to ensure adequate resources and the opportunity for a sound basic education for all students in New York City.
Advocates for Children of New York, has worked in partnership with New York City's most impoverished and vulnerable families to secure quality and equal public education services.Their website offers many links of organizations that advocate for public education.
Class Size Matters an organization of parents, teachers, and other concerned members of the community, dedicated to the goal of smaller classes in NYC and the nation as a whole.
His email: brennaj@ assembly.state.ny.us to contact him to pusue these issues..
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