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12- 3-05 At this time, 3 bills GSCS supports are scheduled for a hearing on 12-8 in the Assembly Education Committee. How they move ahead remains to be seen, but this is the first time we will have a chance to testify on S1701 issues, as well as make formal note of the Education Mandate Review Commission - its concepts its recommendations and its potential for relief. Please consider coming to Trenton to testify - or just showing your support by your presence - as a member of GSCS and from your district's perspective on these bills. Contact Lynne Strickland [609 394 2828 or gscs2000@gmail.com] for any information, questions.
GARDEN STATE COALITION OF SCHOOLS/GSCS
EMAILNET 12-3-05 Heads Up!
GSCS quick facts:
ü Board of Trustees meeting Wednesday, Dec. 14, 4 p.m. East Brunswick Board of Education [732 613 6705
RSVP gscs2000@gmail.com .
ü Assembly Education Comm. meeting set for December 8 2pm, Rm. 16 Annex
Those interested in attending should contact Lynne Strickland gscs2000@gmail.com .
3 Bills GSCS Supports Scheduled for 12-8 hearing
*(2) S1701 amendment bills in Assm Educ Comm 12-8…plus,
* A2669 to move selected Education Mandate Review Commission recommendations(see www.gscschools.org for formal Commission report. GSCS promoted and had a seat on the Commission.)
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Diabetic students-sch emp. training req. |
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Prop. tax relief-accept donations |
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1/13/2004 |
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Pub. sch. dist.-elim. various mandates |
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Sch. dist. budget cap-util, energy costs |
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Sch. dist. budgets-concerns |
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A2669/Watson Coleman & Chivukula [companion S1553 /Adler] Eliminates various mandates imposed on public school districts.
A4577 [companion to S2855/Senators Doria/Turner ] “establishes public school district budget cap adjustment for utility and energy costs”
A4599/Assemblyman Craig Stanley, Chair of Assembly Education Committee “establishes public school district budget cap adjustment for utilities and energy costs and increases % allowable school district surplus to 2.75%.”
GSCS appreciates the efforts of the sponsoring legislators, and particularly those of Assembly Education Committee Chairman Craig Stanley for seeing that these bills are being given a hearing.
A Few Seats Remain: December 7,
9 am
Keynote Speaker: Kenneth F Hall,
See www.gcschools.org for details & sign up