New York City Public Schools entrust the crucial job of maintenance to NYC School Support Services (NYCSSS). However, NYCSSS has continually failed to uphold its responsibilities when it comes to the treatment and management of its employees. It is time for NYCSSS to be dissolved and for the maintenance staff of our public schools to become city employees, ensuring they receive fair treatment and transparency.

For too long, NYCSSS has acted as an opaque third-party entity, overseeing the largest school district in the country without the accountability or transparency that should be inherent in a public institution. Employees have frequently reported issues with NYCSSS's Human Resources practices, highlighting a lack of openness and fairness in management decisions. These conditions undermine the crucial work that maintenance staff perform every day to keep our schools safe and functional for our children.

Why should a third-party company be responsible for staffing such an essential part of our city's education system? The answer is: they shouldn't. The dedicated individuals responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and safety of our schools deserve to be city employees. This change would ensure better pay, job security, and treatment aligned with the values of New York City.

There is a precedent for this shift. Many cities across the United States have chosen to bring school maintenance staff under city employment, resulting in improved working conditions and enhanced accountability. We need New York City to follow suit and set an example.

Let us not forget that the environment in which our children learn directly impacts their education and well-being. We owe it to both the students and the staff to create a system that is fair, transparent, and supportive.

Sign this petition to demand that the City of New York take immediate action to disband NYCSSS and transition its employees into direct city employment. This step is essential for the betterment of our schools and the empowerment of the hardworking individuals who maintain them every day. Let's advocate for a change that champions transparency, fairness, and justice.