The Mission of the Statewide School Finance Consortium
The achievement of a more equitable, predictable and transparent school aid formula.
Statewide School Finance Consortium Goals for 2009-10
(Adopted September 22, 2009)

    1. We will rebuild the capacity of our Steering Committee
    2. We will create a Data Analysis Team
    3. We will identify & recruit allies
    4. We will organize and disseminate data, position statements, updates and set expectations
    5. We will draw public and legislative attention to the imminent school district financial crisis

Fall 2009: "Toolkit"

From SSFC Executive Director Rick Timbs for your review:

In the news.....

  • Nov 10, 2009 Channel 3 News in Syracuse interviewed Dr. Rick Timbs for their news piece
    "Are school sitting on budget surpluses" by Jim Kenynon (Read Story) (See video)

SSFC Highlights 2008-2009

Statewide School Finance Consortium video highlights from 2008-2009

Featuring Executive Director Dr. Rick Timbs

This video was shown at CNYSBA annual meeting in May 2009
The Statewide School Finance Consortium is a project of CNYSBA

Trouble viewing the video to the right? Go to directly to our on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v31_4CxZFZs

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"Impact of Governor's Proposal" presentation by Dr. Rick Timbs'
as given on Jan 31 and Feb 7 at CNYSBA Legislative Breakfasts
(Click Below to download)

 

February 7, 2009

SSFC Executive Director Dr. Rick Timbs'

"Impact of Governor's Proposal" presentation
as given at CNYSBA Legislative Breakfast Feb 7, 2009

pdfPresentation   pdf Presentation with Notes

A Special Thank You to the Legislators, Board Members, Superintendents and all others who are working hard to ensure high quality public school in New York State

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January 13, 2009

"What Governor Paterson's Budget Cuts Mean For Schools"

 

View CNYSBA Executive Director Larry Cummings'
 Letter to local legislators

Dr. Rick Timbs' Chart Analysis of Deficit Reduction Assessment

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Impact of Governor's Proposed Budget Cuts
(click item below to download)

Impact of Governor Paterson's School Aid Cuts -
December 23, 2008

Statewide School Finance Consortium spreadsheets and charts illustrate the impact of Governor Paterson's proposed school aid cuts.

(Based on the Governor's Budget proposal Dec 16, 2008)

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Executive Director Dr. Rick Timbs' "Toolkit" - Dec 2, 2008

Dr. Rick Timbs, Executive Director of the Statewide School Finance Consortium, provides SSFC committee members and representatives with "toolkit" materials.

Download: NYS Property Tax Commission Report
[Dec 1, 2008]

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SSFC: A Tax Cap is Not the Solution video
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A Tax Cap Is Not the Solution  August 9, 2008

It is important that everyone understand the damage Property Tax Cap legislation will cause to the mission of school districts across New York State.

This Statewide School Finance Consortium Video (click video-box to play) explains exactly how a tax cap would jeopardize the functions of many school districts.

The video also provides information about other substantive issues that politicians must thoughtfully address to secure real cost savings for school districts before any tax cap is contemplated.

 

What can you do?
Voice your concern to your legislators!
See online NYS Legislators contacts!