On Tuesday night, the District 13 CEC hosted a Town Hall with School Chancellor Carmen Farina at P.S. 256 Benjamin Banneker School in Bed-Stuy. The Chancellor responded to a series of five “big-topic” questions pre-determined by the CEC (culled from their collective experience, PTA President’s council and public feedback) Parents then had a chance to […]
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D13 Education Round Up: Farina Town Hall, Rezoning Implementation, Walentas Family Foundation Grants
There are two unique opportunities to engage directly with the DOE this week on issues specific to District 13. TUESDAY, MAY 3rd: The District 13 CEC hosts a Town Hall meeting with Chancellor Carmen Farina. The gathering provides a unique, albeit brief opportunity to ask the Chancellor about the issues that matter most to you […]
CEC13 Issues Post Re-Zoning Statement, Kindergarten Admission Update
As a follow up to the January 5th 6 to 3 “yes” vote to re-zone P.S. 8 and P.S. 307, the CEC13 has issued a statement thanking “parents, community members, local organizations and elected representatives” along with school administrations and staff for their dedication and engagement over the many months of meetings, dialogue and debate. […]
CEC Sets Date for Re-Zone Vote, Debates Pros & Cons of Proposal
The District 13 CEC held a Working Session meeting this past Tuesday night. Several items were on the agenda but the merits of the P.S. 8 and P.S. 307 re-zoning proposal was by far the longest and most multi-faceted debate of the evening. First, members approved a special session for the re-zoning vote. The vote […]
Education Update: DOE to Unveil Final Re-Zoning Proposal on Nov 23rd, PEP to Vote on Middle School Relocation
RE-ZONING PROPOSAL: CEC President, David Goldsmith has confirmed the DOE’s Office of District Planning will present the official re-zoning proposal on November 23rd. The meeting is scheduled to take place 6:30 – 8:30 pm at the Urban Assembly Institute of Math and Science for Young Women (283 Adams Street). Comments may still be submitted via […]
Re-Zoning Update: Middle School Plan Front and Center at CEC Meeting
The D13 CEC held their monthly Calendar Meeting at P.S. 8 on Tuesday night. First, Superintendent Barbara Freeman reported on the status of the Socioeconomic Integration Pilot Program (SES) Grant, an award of $1.25 million dollars in Title 1 funding. The monies are earmarked for the foundation of a Spanish dual language program at M.S. […]
District 13 Re-Zoning & Kindergarten Admissions: What Parents Need to Know
RE-ZONING VOTE DELAYED: Turns out what was thought to be the “Official Re-Zoning Proposal” (presented to a panel of District 13 CEC members on September 30th) was actually, not. WNYC’s Schoolbook reports the DOE has extended the re-zoning timeline for two months. (The CEC confirmed the change came mere hours before their Working Session Meeting […]
Official Re-Zoning Plan Unveiled at CEC Meeting-DOE Takes It On the Chin
Wednesday night the DOE’s Office of District Planning (ODP) rolled out their Official Rezoning Proposal for P.S. 8 and P.S. 307 at a densely-packed public meeting held at P.S. 307. The zone lines, previously presented in draft form at two Town Hall meetings on September 16th at P.S. 307 and September 21st at P.S. 8., […]
DOE to Present Final Re-Zoning Proposal This Wednesday Night
After receiving feedback from the community, the DOE’s Office of District Planning is scheduled to present their final re-zoning proposal at the next CEC13 Calendar Meeting this Wednesday September 30th, 6:30 – 9:00 pm at P.S. 307, 209 York Street in Brooklyn. There will be opportunity for public comment at the meeting. Per the CEC […]
The Elephant in the Room: P.S. 8 Re-Zoning Town Hall Meeting Re-Cap
On Wednesday night, at the first of two town scheduled town hall meetings, representatives of the DOE’s Department of District Planning presented their draft re-zoning proposal for Brooklyn Heights’ P.S. 8 at P.S. 307 in Vinegar Hill. The proposal was presented to the CEC on September 1st. As previously reported, it essentially cuts the current […]
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