Letter to the Editor

BET Democrats: Too little, too late – When a Finance Board Plays Politics With Our  Children’s Future

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“A $4 million cut is not a minor trim; it carries tangible consequences that resonate in every classroom. To then offer half that amount with potential strings attached feels disingenuous. Furthermore, it is important to remember that the BET is not empowered to micromanage the operational specifics of how our schools deliver education. Its role is to set overall allocations, not dictate line items.” – Elliot Alchek, Matt DesChamps, Scott Kalb, Leslie Moriarty, Stephen Selbst and David Weisbrod  Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

Open letter to BOE, BET and RTM:  A Blueprint to Save School Start Times.

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“I believe a solution exists: a formal Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) among the BOE, BET, and RTM. While not legally binding, MOUs are common tools for bridging gaps between commitment and legal execution. They offer good-faith, public assurance that all parties intend to act in a specific, coordinated way. They are reliable because the signatories make clear, unambiguous public representations – and any breach is highly visible and reputationally costly. In my experience, while not legally binding, MOUs have proven to be binding in every other respect in providing virtual certainty.” – Jim Healy Continue Reading →