Bill > A09085

This bill establishes a Citywide Leadership Team for the New York City public school system, comprised of 25 representatives from various stakeholder groups including the school chancellor, union presidents, nine parent representatives (one from each borough, with specific focus areas like special education and English language learners), ten student representatives (two from each borough), and additional community organization representatives. The team's primary purpose is to ensure parents' and students' voices are represented in education decision-making, promote student achievement, and enhance overall education quality. Specific responsibilities include serving as a model for school and district leadership teams, supporting budget alignment with education plans, developing comprehensive education strategies, creating reporting mechanisms, holding at least three summits per school year, drafting bylaws, and maintaining transparency through public input opportunities. The bill also appropriates $250,000 to support the team's operations, including an executive administrator, administrative assistant, and stipends for parent and student participants. The Citywide Leadership Team will operate in accordance with public officers law and Robert's Rules of Order, with a quorum requiring seven members representing different stakeholder groups and boroughs. The act will take effect 90 days after becoming law.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A9085