March 2012
Budget at the Finish Line: Aid Runs Released
The State Legislature will finish its work on the state budget on Friday, March 30, 2012. With all agreements in place and all the bills in print, the State Assembly has published School Aid Runs that are based on the … Continue reading
Progress on NY State Budget
The New York State Legislature is moving quickly to adopt the several bills that comprise the entire New York State Budget for the fiscal year 2012-2013. The Conference Committees and subcommittees have completed their work and have reported their results to … Continue reading
NYAPT Executive Director Testifies
On Friday, March 16, 2012, NYAPT Executive Director, Peter Mannella, appeared as a witness before the State Mandate Relief Council at the University at Buffalo. The Council is a statutorily created body charged with identifying and acting on potential mandate … Continue reading
SED Publishes Guidances on Property Tax Cap
The State Education Department today released several important documents related to school-district level implementation of the Property Tax Cap instituted in the 2011 State Budget. The documents include (1) a Property Tax Cap Guidance, (2) a Property Tax Cap powerpoint … Continue reading
NEW YORKERS “PLACE” IN ORLANDO
Our Congratulations to Randall Price and Nicole Dolce from First Student in Syracuse on taking SECOND PLACE at the15th National Special Needs Team Safety Roadeo held in Orlando, Florida, today! Randall and Nicole took FIRST PLACE last summer at the … Continue reading
Letter to Carriers on Disqualifying Offenses
The Department of Motor Vehicles has issued a letter to all Article 19-A Motor Carriers and Certified Examiners regarding new disqualifications for school bus drivers. The letter outlines the list of expanded criminal convictions that will disqualify individuals from being … Continue reading
Bumper Sticker Contest Underway!
Calling all students! The 2012 KIDS SAY STOP! Bumper Sticker Contest is underway! The program is open to all students in grades Kindergarten through five and entries must incorporate the annual theme into their Bumper Sticker design. The theme for … Continue reading
