Important Notes

CNYSBA. WHO ARE WE?

Our mission is to inform public school board members about contemporary issues affecting public education and the operation of public schools; to provide forums for school board members where they may learn from one another;
and to mobilize board members to effectively influence those outside the schools who also share responsibility for education of our children.

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SYNERGY BETWEEN SSFC AND CNYSBA

The Central New York School Boards Association established the Statewide School Finance Consortium in 1991. Since its inception the partnership has been a leader in the fight to bring equity and reform to the process used by New York State that unfairly distributes education aid to the state’s public schools.

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HEADLINES WORTH READING

 

YNN, Jan 24 - Many schools look to close to save money read

WSYR-TV, Syracuse - Dwindling resources forcing districts to consider closures - read

The Citizen, Auburn - SSFC Director Explains Confusion About, Misunderstood Intentions of “Tax Cap” - readr

The Citizen, Auburn - Auburn Adminitrators and Board paint grim picture of budget - read

SSFC, Schools react to Governor's Budget Proposal - read

CNYSBA MISSION

The mission of the Central New York School Boards Association is: to inform public school board members about contemporary issues affecting public education and the operation of public schools; to provide forums for school board members where they may learn from one another;
and to mobilize board members to effectively influence those outside the schools who also share responsibility for education of our children.

SUBMIT IDEAS

CNYSBA is now showcasing our member districts highlighting special accomplishments they've made with their students. Email us with an idea so we can spotlight your district.

 

2012 LEGISLATIVE BREAKFASTS

CNYSBA Districts to Senators, Assembly Members: “We Need Results’’
$250 (m) million in Budget Must Go Directly to Schools, Not Governor’s Vague Grants Program

More than 300 Board of Education members, school district leaders, students, business people and other interested community stakeholders – all concerned about the future of public education and eager for conversation with their lawmakers -- gathered at Cincinnatus High School February 4 and C.W. Baker High School in Baldwinsville February 11 for the annual Legislative Breakfasts sponsored by the Central New York School Boards Association.

This advocacy tool was put together by Tully Superintendent Kraig D. Pritts and Business Administrator Tiffany Nesbitt as part of the Tully Board of Education's ongoing community communication process. It highlights the shortfalls, tough choices and unanswered questions the district faces in putting together a budget for 2012-13 Click here to view the Power Point presentation.

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Our new website was created with our members in mind. It's easier to navigate and offers more for our member districts. The new website also serves as a convenient portal to our SSFC project, making it easy for you to access the data you need. This year, we will begin showcasing our member districts highlighting special accomplishments they've made with their students. Email Janet today with your project so we can highlight your district!

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MEMBER DISTRICT SPOTLIGHT

The Central New York School Boards Association partnered with Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES to produce new letterhead, envelopes, presentation folders, business cards and other branding/support materials for CNYSBA and the Statewide School Finance Consortium. The work was done by students in the Graphic Design and New Media laboratory, under the direction of program instructor Terry Cuddy.

  • Contact Us
  • Contact Executive Director of CNYSBA, Charles Borgognoni here
    Contact Executive Assistant of CNYSBA, Janet Smith here
    Contact our office here