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Board holds public hearing on Contract for Excellence allocation; funds tied to tutoring, class-size and teacher quality
Summary
District officials presented the state-mandated "Contract for Excellence" allocation, explaining the set-aside of foundation aid for increased time on task, reduced class size, improved teacher/principal quality, and middle/high school needs; the required 30-day public comment period and web posting were announced.
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — The Binghamton City School District held a mandatory public hearing June 10 on the state-directed "Contract for Excellence" allocation and outlined how the district plans to use the set-aside portion of foundation aid.
Dr. Thompson (presenter) explained the money is not new aid but a required portion of foundation aid that the state has directed certain districts to allocate to four areas: increasing time on task for students, reducing class size, improving teacher and principal quality, and…
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