Q&A
Data on students staying in the same borough after shelter moves
2:04:41
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Council Member Rita C. Joseph requests data on how many students remained in the same borough after shelter moves. Molly Schaeffer from the Mayor's Office of Asylum Seeker Operations is unable to provide immediate answers, leading to criticism from the Council Member.
- Schaeffer does not have the requested data on hand and offers to follow up
- Joseph expresses disappointment in the lack of prepared answers
- The exchange highlights the interconnected nature of shelter, education, and student outcomes for asylum-seeking families
Rita C. Joseph
2:04:41
How many students stayed in the same borough, when they were, when they were moved?
Molly Schaeffer
2:04:46
So I don't have that data with me today.
2:04:50
We're happy to follow-up.
Rita C. Joseph
2:04:51
Chair?
2:04:53
Thank you.
2:04:57
So that means that none of so you did not come with those answers as you were coming here today?
2:05:03
You know, these questions would be asked because all of this is tied up.
2:05:06
It's not in in in a vacuum or in a silo.
2:05:09
This is all connected.
2:05:11
Shelter, children, schools, attendance, and as you can see, and I'm sure you heard yesterday, you saw the report that came out, a a 146,000 of our students live in temporary housing, and the outcomes for them are not that great, so that's why we want to make sure they have what they need.
2:05:28
So all of these things are tied up, so when you come before us, I expect those answers when I ask those questions.
2:05:34
Doctor.
2:05:35
Long, I know you're always eager to answer.
Ted Long
2:05:38
I'm holding back.
