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AGENCY TESTIMONY
Collaboration with City Council and advocacy for education funding
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Chancellor Aviles-Ramos emphasizes the importance of collaboration with the City Council and expresses gratitude for their support in advocating for education funding and resources.
- The Chancellor acknowledges the council's role in light of disappointing news on foundation aid formula changes, resulting in $314 million less for students and families.
- City tax levy money is highlighted as the largest source of revenue, projected to be 59% in the upcoming fiscal year.
- Specific council members are thanked for their advocacy in areas such as arts education funding, equitable access to services, and building partnerships with community-based organizations.
- The Chancellor stresses the vital role of the council in advocating across all levels of government on behalf of schools.
Melissa Aviles-Ramos
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I wanna thank this council and mayor Adams for your ongoing partnership, especially given the disappointing news on the foundation aid formula changes, which will result in 314,000,000 less for our students and families than under the previous formula.
0:35:43
Support for this from this body is even more important.
0:35:46
As you know, city tax levy money is our largest source of revenue, projected to be at 59% this upcoming fiscal year, and the council plays a vital role in advocating across all levels of government on behalf of our schools.
0:35:57
We rely on your continued collaboration for much needed resources.
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To that end, thank you, chair Joseph, for being a champion for our children.
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Thank you, chair Brannan, for your advocacy for arts education funding.
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Thank you to council member Denowitz for always pushing for more equitable access to services, and to council member Stevens for helping build strong partnerships with CBOs.
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And thank you to the entire council and education committee for your collaboration and support.