Accomplishments
The following is a short list of accomplishments that has a direct and positive impact on the education of our children and on our taxpayers.
Dollar$ and Sense organized a major forum of over 1200 people to address the issues of the now infamous S1701. We were heard in Trenton.
At the Joint Legislature’s “Special Sessions”, testimony was offered to three of the four Committees. Many of our suggestions appeared in the final recommendations. We were heard in Trenton.
Dollar$ and Sense was the only organization to stand up for the vast majority of school Superintendents when the wide brush of the SCI report maligned our district leadership. We were heard in Trenton.
In response to the School Funding Reform Act of 2008, Dollar$ and Sense became Amicus to the Supreme Court challenge by the Education Law Center. Had we not taken on this massive effort, the debate would have been limited to the Education Law Center and the Department of Education. We had to let all know; all children in all schools includes suburban children. We were heard in Trenton.
Dollar$ and Sense has published numerous white papers on important issues that impact all of us. These have included the need for a Geographical Cost of Living Index to ensure that those living in more expensive parts of the state get consideration when the funding formula was created. A special education paper addressed the issue of conflict resolution to cut down on the waste and lessen adversarial relationships. Research on how other states address high cost issues was presented in our white paper “Spending Reform – The Next Step”. Instead of complaining, we visited how others deal with high cost mandates. All of our papers have been delivered to our lawmakers. We were heard in Trenton.
Our current effort is called “SOLUTIONS”, released in October, 2009. Experts offer viable solutions for ten of today’s critical issues.
We are now on the road seeking support from school districts and Legislators. “SOLUTIONS” is the beginning for conversation. We WILL be heard in Trenton.
Dollar$ and Sense organized a major forum of over 1200 people to address the issues of the now infamous S1701. We were heard in Trenton.
At the Joint Legislature’s “Special Sessions”, testimony was offered to three of the four Committees. Many of our suggestions appeared in the final recommendations. We were heard in Trenton.
Dollar$ and Sense was the only organization to stand up for the vast majority of school Superintendents when the wide brush of the SCI report maligned our district leadership. We were heard in Trenton.
In response to the School Funding Reform Act of 2008, Dollar$ and Sense became Amicus to the Supreme Court challenge by the Education Law Center. Had we not taken on this massive effort, the debate would have been limited to the Education Law Center and the Department of Education. We had to let all know; all children in all schools includes suburban children. We were heard in Trenton.
Dollar$ and Sense has published numerous white papers on important issues that impact all of us. These have included the need for a Geographical Cost of Living Index to ensure that those living in more expensive parts of the state get consideration when the funding formula was created. A special education paper addressed the issue of conflict resolution to cut down on the waste and lessen adversarial relationships. Research on how other states address high cost issues was presented in our white paper “Spending Reform – The Next Step”. Instead of complaining, we visited how others deal with high cost mandates. All of our papers have been delivered to our lawmakers. We were heard in Trenton.
Our current effort is called “SOLUTIONS”, released in October, 2009. Experts offer viable solutions for ten of today’s critical issues.
We are now on the road seeking support from school districts and Legislators. “SOLUTIONS” is the beginning for conversation. We WILL be heard in Trenton.
Read It Here First
Dollar$ and Sense is proud to announce the publication of "SOLUTIONS".
This document contains research with suggested solutions. The authors are experienced, knowledgeable, and very well respected. All solutions are viable and all chapters are written clearly and concisely. There are ten chapters addressing ten serious problem areas. Please read the chapters that interest you. Dollar$ and Sense is committed to finding solutions.
Click here to see the Table of Contents and read the document.
Blog Posts
Testimony on the Fiscal Year 2011 State Budget
To the Honorable Members of the Assembly Budget Committee:
The 11th Commandment: THOU SHALL NOT HURT CHILDREN!…
ContinuePosted by Dollar$ and Sense on April 21, 2010 at 1:00pm
Charlie Reilly speaks for all of us at the Facts and Figures Forum
Governor Christie’s proposed cut in direct school aid for next year of over $800 million is the most irresponsible, insensitive, and reckless public act by a public official that I have ever witnessed. And it cannot be justified even in today’s dire economic conditions.…
Posted by Dollar$ and Sense on April 7, 2010 at 9:00am
ADEQUACY and EQUITY: THE BASIS FOR SFRA and 2010/2011 EDUCATION AID
We take this opportunity to present to you Chapter 2 from our recent publication called SOLUTIONS. It has become particularly relevant because we are told that education aid for the 2010-2011 school year will be based on a district’s “Adequacy Budget.”…
ContinuePosted by Dollar$ and Sense on March 2, 2010 at 8:30am
Dollar$ & Sense Education Advocacy Presents to the Senate Education Committee
To the Senate Education Committee:
We make the assumption that all want the best possible education for all children, and that all seek educational quality as well as fiscal efficiency. Our comments will recognize that other education advocacy organizations will discuss the issues of the 4% cap, burdensome regulations, the use of surplus in lieu of aide, salaries and benefits, NJQSAC, charters, vouchers, and even the dollars that public schools pay to parents for busing to private… Continue
We make the assumption that all want the best possible education for all children, and that all seek educational quality as well as fiscal efficiency. Our comments will recognize that other education advocacy organizations will discuss the issues of the 4% cap, burdensome regulations, the use of surplus in lieu of aide, salaries and benefits, NJQSAC, charters, vouchers, and even the dollars that public schools pay to parents for busing to private… Continue
Posted by Dollar$ and Sense on January 31, 2010 at 4:30pm
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