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jrNew York State Senate
November 10, 2010
Hon, David M. Steiner
Commissioner of Education
New York State Education Department
89 Washington Avenue
Albany, New York 12234
Dear Commissioner Steiner:
Tam writing in response to the announcement made yesterday by Mayor Michael Bloomberg
regarding the nomination of Cathie Black for New York City School Chancellor.
While I’m sure that Ms. Black is a very well qualified executive in the magazine industry, the
top executive in the New York City school system should be an educator. I firmly believe that
the Chancellor should be a person who understands how to develop curriculum, who understands
the value of parental involvement, and who understands what principals, teachers and students
go through on a daily basis.
Ms, Black’s own admissions that she has had no experience in union negotiations and sent her
own children to private schools further disqualifies her for this position,
I urge you to deny her the waiver which is necessary for someone without education experience.
Sincerely,
‘Tony Avella
State Senator-Elect, 11" Senate District
Tony Avella for New York | 38-50 Bell Boulevard | Suite C | Bayside, NY 11361 | T: 718-747-2137 | F: 718-747-3105