In an effort to keep you abreast of the state budget impasse and provide a snapshot of our advocacy in motivating the legislature to pass a fully funded basic education formula (BEF), attached is an article that was published in the Reading Eagle that has now gained attention throughout the state in various news media outlets.
Also, below, is the information that was shared by me and the school district executive leaders on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 in meetings with key legislators who lead the education and appropriations committees (Senator Lloyd K. Smucker, Senator Patrick M. Browne and Representative Stan Saylor). Next, we engaged in two more meetings—one with Senator Judy Schwank and another with Secretary Pedro Rivera.
Overall, I believe it was a great day for the Red Knights! The legislators and secretary were extremely engaged in our story, intrigued with the many challenges we have due to socioeconomic status, and seemingly convinced how adequate funding for school systems like ours is a necessity.
Also, below, is the information that was shared by me and the school district executive leaders on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 in meetings with key legislators who lead the education and appropriations committees (Senator Lloyd K. Smucker, Senator Patrick M. Browne and Representative Stan Saylor). Next, we engaged in two more meetings—one with Senator Judy Schwank and another with Secretary Pedro Rivera.
Overall, I believe it was a great day for the Red Knights! The legislators and secretary were extremely engaged in our story, intrigued with the many challenges we have due to socioeconomic status, and seemingly convinced how adequate funding for school systems like ours is a necessity.