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In 2003, a New York court ruled that more than 1 million students in New York City were not provided a sound basic education as guaranteed by the states constitution. In November, 2004 the special masters looking at the cased recommended an increase in operating funding for New York City Schools of $5.6 billion. The focus has now shifted to how to provide the funding to New York City Schools and other areas of the state in the future.
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The Citizens Budget Commission (CBC) of New York City has issued a number of reports and recommendation concerning educational financial reform in New York. Included among its recommendations is implementing a multi-tack balanced calendar.
To learn more about the CBC and view its reports visit the links below
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The Citizen Budget Commission Website - Copies of all reports and recommendation are available from the CBC home page |
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| The CBC report Finding Space for a Sound Basic Education - A working paper prepared as support for the CBC report Can New York Get an A in School Finance Reform? The report recommends redistricting and multi-track year-round schools. |
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| The CBC report Can New York Get an A in School Finance Reform - A comprehensive recommendation on how to craft a remedy to financial issues facing New York Schools |
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A CBC November 29, 2004 News Release defining options to comply with court ruling and a November 30, 2004 News Release on the special masters' recommendations. |
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