The Conference of Big 5 School Districts seeks to promote a more equitable and adequate funding system
and the delivery of a high quality education to all children.
Our belief is that all children can succeed and should be afforded appropriate support and educational opportunities throughout their lives.
Member Districts
The Conference of Big 5 School Districts represents the city school districts of Buffalo, New York City, Rochester, Syracuse, Yonkers, City School District of Albany, Mount Vernon and Utica...
About Us
The Conference of Big 5 School Districts represents the city school districts of Buffalo, New York City, Rochester, Syracuse, Yonkers, Albany, Mount Vernon, and Utica.
➢ Our urban school districts enroll 43% of New York State’s...
State Budget/Legislative Issues
State Budget Testimony: Conference of Big 5 School Districts Budget Testimony Before New York State Legislative Fiscal and Education Committees, February 1, 2024...
Big 5 News
- Tamica Barnett Of Syracuse Named Big 5 Chairperson Dr. Rosalba Corrado Del Vecchio Of Yonkers Named Big 5 Vice-Chairperson
- Joint Statement on Foundation Aid Funding
- Kaleigh Borden Named Big 5 Deputy Executive Director of Research and Policy
- Joint statement on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiatives