North Country News: Jefferson, Lewis, Hamilton, Herkimer and Oneida BOCES Superintendent Stephen Todd and New York State Assemblyman Ken Blankenbush give insight on Foundation Aid Formula

Published on February 07, 2024

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Several state lawmakers and figures of education have been expressing their concerns over education funding, specifically for foundation aid formula, since the Governor unveiled her proposed fiscal year 2025 state budget in January.

The way it stands for now without any negotiation, about half of school districts statewide would see some increases in funding, while the other half would endure significant losses.

To explain their concerns and provide context for the situation and how it would impact the North Country, Superintendent of Jefferson, Lewis, Hamilton, Herkimer and Oneida BOCES Stephen J. Todd and New York State Assemblyman Ken Blankenbush joined North Country news recently and provided their insight.

Here are their latest interview segments below:

Stephen Todd:

Ken Blankenbush:

Stephen Todd

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Blankenbush Ken

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