Washington, DC -- Congressman Eliot Engel (D-NY-17) met on Tuesday with several members of the Westchester, Rockland and Putnam County School Boards, to discuss the many issues facing New York public schools.  Rep. Engel’s district includes parts of Rockland and Westchester Counties.

“It was a very productive meeting, as a great number of issues were discussed which will affect the education of our next generation of leaders.  We talked about the need for increased federal funding for a number of programs, and reform for policies such as No Child Left Behind, IDEA, and Title 1.  These school board members do an excellent job in advocating on behalf of New York’s children, and their families, and I plan to continue working closely with them to improve education opportunities for our children,” said Rep. Engel.

Pictured with Rep. Engel:

Lisa Davis, Executive Director Westchester-Putnam School Boards Association

Kendall Egan, School Board Member, Rye City School District

Anita Feldman, School Board President, Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES

Brett Summers, School Board Vice President, Byram Hills Central School District

Lynn McBride, School Board Member, Mount Vernon City School District

Judy Wiener, Legislative Director, Lower Hudson Education Coalition

Bryan Burrell, Executive Director, Rockland School Boards Association

Rosemary Pitruzzella, School Board President, South Orangetown Central School District & Rockland BOCES

Peggy Zugibe, School Board Member, North Rockland Central School District & Rockland BOCES

Christine Webb, School Board Member, East Ramapo & Rockland BOCES

Anne Byrne, School Board Member, Nanuet Union Free School District

Patrick Byrne, School Board Member, Nanuet Union Free School District

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