Q&A
Funding status and rideshare program for Summer Rising
2:27:41
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Council Member Rita C. Joseph inquires about the funding status for the upcoming Summer Rising program and the usage of rideshare programs. Officials provide information on both topics.
- Neither DYCD nor DOE have leftover funding for the upcoming summer program
- Approximately 1,500 families utilized the rideshare program for Summer Rising 2024
- The cost of the rideshare program was about $108,000
- Council Member Joseph emphasizes the need to work on improving attendance, curriculum, and reducing class sizes in future programs
- DOE official acknowledges the importance of addressing class size concerns
Rita C. Joseph
2:27:41
What outstanding summarizing funding exist in FY 25 is there any funding left over for the upcoming summer?
2:27:47
Do you anticipate New York City Public School in DYCD would have to add funding for the upcoming summer?
UNKNOWN
2:27:54
I'm not aware of that we Pat is empty?
Susan Haskell
2:27:57
Yeah.
2:27:57
I'm not aware that we have any leftover funding.
Emma Vadehra
2:28:02
We also do not have leftover funding for next year.
Rita C. Joseph
2:28:06
Okay.
2:28:06
Good.
2:28:07
Okay.
2:28:08
Does New York City public schools spend 2024 How much did you spend for 2024 summarizing program, a rideshare program, and how many families utilize it?
Emma Vadehra
2:28:19
About 1500 families utilized it, and we spent about a 108,000.
2:28:33
Can I say one Sorry?
2:28:41
No.
2:28:41
That's okay.
2:28:42
I just want to say one clarifying thing about the busing costs.
2:28:46
As you know, all of our students ride on buses together.
2:28:49
That's not just the summer rising cost.
2:28:51
That's the cost of busing students generally in summer.
Rita C. Joseph
2:29:04
Alright.
2:29:04
We're good.
2:29:05
So thank you let's work on auto attendants, curriculum, bring down the 30 kids in a classroom.
2:29:12
This is where class size has to come in.
2:29:15
Emma, this is where class size has to come in.
Emma Vadehra
2:29:19
I want you to know chair.
2:29:20
I was sitting here waiting for that exact comment.
2:29:23
So thank you.
2:29:23
It's a strong finish.
Rita C. Joseph
2:29:25
Thank you.
2:29:27
Thank you so much.
2:29:29
And we look forward to seeing you soon in partnership.
2:29:32
Thank you, Micah.
