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Sachem board declines to rejoin Nassau‑Suffolk school‑board association this year, citing tighter school budget priorities
Summary
After discussion the board signaled it will not rejoin the Nassau‑Suffolk School Boards Association and New York State School Boards Association this fiscal year; trustees cited cost and preference to direct funds to students, though some members defended the associations’ advocacy and training.
The Sachem Board of Education discussed membership in the Nassau‑Suffolk School Boards Association (NISBA) and the New York State School Boards Association on Sept. 17 and indicated it would not rejoin those associations this year.
Why it matters: NISBA and the state association provide training, policy services and advocacy on education issues. Membership would have cost the…
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