Greenburgh Insider: Greenburgh school district to receive millions less in increased state aid than other schools.

 

There is a need to change the formula used to fund school districts so that Greenburgh Central can get the dollars they deserve.

For years many residents of the Greenburgh School district have complained that Albany does not treat Greenburgh Central fairly. The school district is predominantly made up of African Americans and Hispanic students. Yet, the formula that the state of NY uses in distributing school aid is not favorable to the Greenburgh school district. An e blast from Assemblymember Mary Jane Shimsky highlights the disparity and unfairness. Greenburgh Central is receiving in the 2023 budget that was just approved millions less in increased formula funding than other school districts in the region.  The Assemblywoman did indicate that the school district is eligible for a 3% increase from last year.

I believe that the State Legislature and Governor should take a hard look at the formula and come up with a plan that would be more favorable to the Greenburgh school district.  I would like to work with the school district and lobby Albany to address this unfair policy.

PAUL FEINER

Greenburgh Town Supervisor