tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7420931743669274643.post8026315075179449980..comments2024-03-25T15:49:09.972-04:00Comments on Whos of Who-cester: That's not how this works (on funding the FBRC report)Tracy Novickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16988285248618452154noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7420931743669274643.post-79655499567627001892016-01-08T11:16:50.037-05:002016-01-08T11:16:50.037-05:00In my opinion, the lack of Boston Public Schools s...In my opinion, the lack of Boston Public Schools support for the FBRC conclusions in the past has amounted to de-facto, silent opposition - a willingness to let it fail. The FBRC faces substantial budget and legislative challenges, given the distribution of those who benefit from the changes. Without Boston's support, does it have a chance? The current administration could demonstrate their commitment to equity by supporting the FBRC changes.<br /><br />The previous Superintendent did not advocate for changes in FBRC, and warned of "unintended consquences" to the changes. It appears his calculation was:<br /> - Total Chapter 70 aid state-wide was probably not going to increase; and<br /> - A substantial increase in the foundation budget might result in Boston receiving less Chapter 70 aid.Bruce Kiernanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17023348585443580174noreply@blogger.com