The state has officially agreed to move forward with the ward system for our school districts. I am truly stunned that our request was heard and honored because this change belongs entirely to the people who spoke up. Please keep a close eye on your local boards to ensure this …
April 5, 2015
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With the current push by Governor Cuomo to consolidate Central School Districts throughout the state, the need for a Representative Voting District (ward) system in the elected representation of school Board of Education trustees is more important than ever.
The concept of “at large” representation in large central school districts is insufficient to ensure fair representation to all residents of the district. The current “at large” concept allows one region within a district with high voter turnout, to completely overwhelm the votes of other regions in the same district.
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Having the option to divide a school district into distinct wards where each region has a representative or two on the Board of Education could be an excellent path towards fair and equal representation. This concept is no different than the US House of Representatives, NYS Assembly, NYS Senate and many towns in our state.
To the NY State Senate and Assembly: Please put forth a law allowing Central School Districts the opportunity to implement a ward system for the election of representatives for their School District Board of Education.
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Reached 250 supporters
January 22, 2015
January 21, 2015
I really started this because I felt like my own corner of the district was being overlooked and I am truly shocked that so many of you feel the exact same way. It is humbling to realize this is a much larger issue than I first imagined. Thank you for showing me that we are in this together.
Reached 100 supporters
January 20, 2015
37 Comments
An essential safeguard especially where a large bloc of voters who do not use the CSD can have a very heavy influence over it, as in East Ramapo NY.
We have a right to control our own destiny and way of life. We must stand up to the voting bloc, it's undemocratic.
My daughter's education is on the line here, with KJ in our MW school district.
Sneaky Andrew trying to slip another one past the people of NY. How cone this isn't a top new story?
http://www.rocklandtimes.com/2014/01/23/court-strikes-down-east-ramapos-use-of-religious-schools-for-special-ed-placement/
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The state has officially agreed to move forward with the ward system for our school districts. I am truly stunned that our request was heard and honored because this change belongs entirely to the people who spoke up. Please keep a close eye on your local boards to ensure this …
April 5, 2015
Final supporters
With the current push by Governor Cuomo to consolidate Central School Districts throughout the state, the need for a Representative Voting District (ward) system in the elected representation of school Board of Education trustees is more important than ever.
The concept of “at large” representation in large central school districts is insufficient to ensure fair representation to all residents of the district. The current “at large” concept allows one region within a district with high voter turnout, to completely overwhelm the votes of other regions in the same district.
Copy and Paste this URLfor more details:
http://unitednewyork.us/2/post/2015/01/nyscentral-school-districts-representative-voting-districts.html
Having the option to divide a school district into distinct wards where each region has a representative or two on the Board of Education could be an excellent path towards fair and equal representation. This concept is no different than the US House of Representatives, NYS Assembly, NYS Senate and many towns in our state.
To the NY State Senate and Assembly: Please put forth a law allowing Central School Districts the opportunity to implement a ward system for the election of representatives for their School District Board of Education.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
January 22, 2015
January 21, 2015
I really started this because I felt like my own corner of the district was being overlooked and I am truly shocked that so many of you feel the exact same way. It is humbling to realize this is a much larger issue than I first imagined. Thank you for showing me that we are in this together.
Reached 100 supporters
January 20, 2015
37 Comments
we ought to have distinct wards where each region has a representative so tht we get fairness and true democracy.
An essential safeguard especially where a large bloc of voters who do not use the CSD can have a very heavy influence over it, as in East Ramapo NY.
We have a right to control our own destiny and way of life. We must stand up to the voting bloc, it's undemocratic.
My daughter's education is on the line here, with KJ in our MW school district.
Sneaky Andrew trying to slip another one past the people of NY. How cone this isn't a top new story?
http://www.rocklandtimes.com/2014/01/23/court-strikes-down-east-ramapos-use-of-religious-schools-for-special-ed-placement/
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we ought to have distinct wards where each region has a representative so tht we get fairness and true democracy.