I put this video together to explain why the capital improvement projects in Plainedge actually cost the taxpayer a lot of money and that the mantra espoused by the BOE and Central Administration that they are done “at no additional cost to the taxpayer” doesn’t hold water. I also dive into why using loose budgeting …
Read more “School Finances – “At no additional cost to the taxpayer””
Joe Beyrouty put together a video series to help members of the Plainedge community unfamiliar with school budgets better understand the budgeting process and school finances. More video(s) will be published in the coming days that will dive into the areas where Plainedge can improve based on his analysis and opinion. Should you have any …
Before reading this blog post, kindly watch the above video that recounts the moment I realized that more parents need to be involved in overseeing Plainedge UFSD. It will give insight behind my motivation to win a seat on the Plainedge Board of Ed (“BOE”) and enact meaningful reform. —————————————- One of my daughters, who …
Read more “Transparency in Plainedge… It’s like trying to find a furry rattlesnake”
At last night’s Plainedge BOE meeting, a lot of topics were covered. One interesting development was that the BOE had decided to find a way to accommodate 33 children shutout of the Universal Pre-K (“UPK”) program via its lottery system. Interestingly, the NYS aid for Plainedge schools had already allotted a sizable increase in funding …
Hi Plainedge! This is the first blog I have ever written. I wanted to simply thank those that have already shown support for my candidacy. To those that don’t know me yet, I look forward to meeting you in-person and discussing your thoughts, concerns, and ideas. Why meet people in-person? I wasn’t on social media …