William Weld agreed on a law that addressed funding disparities and has sent billions of dollars in new state aid to districts, with lots of it directed to poorer communities. (commonwealthmagazine.org)
«In just three years, Mayor Sheehan has turned a deficit into a surplus, successfully settled 9 union contracts with City workers, and secured unprecedented new State Aid — all while reducing city spending and holding the line on taxes,» Sheehan's Chief of Staff Brian Shea wrote to The Alt in an email Monday. (thealt.com)
School districts that do not meet the Jan. 17 deadline created by Gov. Andrew Cuomo will not receive new state aid money. (uft.org)