Public Invited to Legislative Breakfast Set for Saturday

A major conference addressing key issues facing local school districts is set for Saturday in Plainview and the public is invited.

The Plainview-Old Bethpage PTA Council, The Plainview Congress of Teachers, Syosset Council of PTAS, and the Syosset Teachers Association will host a "legislative breakfast" in April to discuss major issues facing local school districts.

Organizers plan to discuss the issues with invited federal, state and local legislators. The key isses include:

• High-stakes testing and the effect it has on children
• The 2 percent tax cap
• Large cuts in state aid

All parents, teachers, administrators, and board members are encouraged to attend th event meet and question government representatives. Students are welcome.

Invited Legislators include:

• Congressman Steve Israel
• State Senator Carl Marcellino
• Arthur Anderson representing State Senator Kemp Hannon
• Assemblyman Charles Lavine
• Nassau County Legislator Judy Jacobs
• Town of Oyster Bay Councilwoman Rebecca Alesia

The session, which includes a continental breakfast will be held at Plainview-Old Bethpage JFK High School Saturday April 6 beginning at 10 a.m.

Space is Limited: Please RSVP by 4/1 to meetyourrepresentative@gmail.com.