City of Rochester
News Release
(Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019) -- “I appreciate Governor
Cuomo’s willingness to support legislation to provide a total reset of the
Rochester City School District. While I agree there are interim measures that
the State Education Department can take to address the challenges facing the
district, the courts have stated that education governance lies solely with the
State of New York.
The City of Rochester submitted a bold plan to the
Legislature and Governor last legislative session that aligned with the
Distinguished Educator’s report and recommendations. However, if the Governor
and Legislature prefer another approach, we are open to whatever needs to be
done for the children of Rochester.
I believe it is time to put our words into action and
stand ready to partner with that the state, parents and teachers to deliver
meaningful change for our children. The details of any partnership, including
one involving mayoral leadership, are critical in order to move forward on
behalf of Rochester’s most vulnerable citizens, our children.”
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News media: For more information contact Press Officer
Jessica Alaimo at 428-7135.