In this episode of Night Watch, Natasha joins the crew to discuss the 03/30/2023 Budget Meeting. We fact-check Julie Kot’s assertions, discuss concerns about Pam Stanley’s relationship with the Administration, the Superintendent’s confusing messaging on class sizes, and Robert’s allergy to BOE Members asking questions in public.
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