With the current superintendent stepping down at the end of the month, whoever takes over will have unprecedented control over five city
schools under a receivership model approved as part of this year's state budget.
«Unfortunately
under the receivership model, because we had the foresight to do this earlier, we don't receive credit for that while where the other school districts who might just be extending the school day will receive credit for that extention,» Contreras said.
Local nonprofit housing developer Belmont Arthur Avenue LDC,
under the receivership of its director Joseph Cicciu, was appointed by the courts to collect rent and make repairs on the Milbank buildings after foreclosure started, though tenants report the agency has not been effective in responding to their requests.
One of the new elements discussed was Warren saying that she will request that the NYS Education Commissioner and the Board of Regents establish a special Receivership District to help failing schools that
fall under receivership by the state.
Under the receivership law, schools deemed «struggling» or «persistently struggling» by the state, are turned over to the superintendent for one or two years.
It's not just money that helps schools
under receivership improve, the official argued, saying that New York spends more per pupil than any other state but sees mediocre results.
The District Parent Coordinating Council says it want the State Education Commissioner to put the entire city school
district under receivership.
And despite threats of state takeover of struggling schools, state education department officials said no New York City schools will be
put under receivership this year.
WBFO's Focus on Education Reporter Eileen Buckley says this is a major accomplishment for one of the district's persistently struggling
schools under receivership.
Overview: In 2012, Match Education was contracted by Lawrence Public Schools to provide its tutoring services for two years to all students in grade 9 and 10 in two of its lowest performing high schools as part of a district - wide turnaround effort,
under receivership of the Massachusetts Department of Education.
The difference is Cuomo's proposal requires schools
under receivership to become community schools, which means they would offer other services to students in addition to education, such as medical, dental or mental health care.
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Under receivership, the superintendent initially has the power to turnaround schools.
WBFO's Focus on Education Reporter Eileen Buckley says winning the state championship is major accomplishment for South Park High School, one of the district's persistently struggling schools
under receivership.
A Buffalo Public school parent leader is asking where is promised money for schools
under receivership.
The article includes a map of the struggling schools
under receivership.
WBFO»S Focus on Education Reporter Eileen Buckley says five Buffalo schools will be
under receivership.
Officials in Lawrence say test scores have improved and graduation rates have risen to 67 % from 52 % since that district was put
under receivership three years ago.
Diemer, who could not meet the financial obligations of his farm, decided to sell
it under receivership.