The MCSM PTA welcomed Melissa Mark Viverito, City Council representative from East Harlem, as a special guest speaker at our February 12 meeting. Ms. Viverito expressed her concern regarding the toxic contaminants remediation project at our school, noting that she has visited the school several times in the past. She indicated that she will be sending a letter to Con Edison from her office in support of the PTA’s request for funding to assist the parent community in engaging independent environmental consultants.
Ms. Viverito discussed her concerns over the impact of the DOE’s recent budget cuts on the schools in her district. She and others on the City Council and State Assembly are pushing back on the Mayor and Chancellor to reduce or reverse these cuts. Ms. Viverito also addressed the issue of school closings in East Harlem/District 4; her district has had more closings this year than any other in the City. Her office is working closely with the community to ensure that no children are in fact left behind as new schools are opened. She also indicated the possibility of organizing a community forum on such school issues as closings and Mayoral control.
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