No findings in Comptroller’s financial review From late 2018 through early 2019, auditors from the Office of the New York State Comptroller examined practices related to the establishment and fiscal oversight of a district capital project for the period from July 1, 2016, through February 28, 2019. As a result, auditors determined that district officials …
Audit Committee Meeting Friday, Sept. 27, at 8 a.m. Board of Education Meeting Room District Office Next Regular Meeting Tuesday, Oct. 1, at 6 p.m. Board of Education Meeting Room District Office
The district has active advisory work groups in the following areas: Pathways to College & Careers; Diversity; Mental Health & Wellness; and Student Exit Surveys. The groups were formed through the Environment and Culture Advisory Council and Instructional Program Advisory Council. This year, all of the groups will begin to meet quarterly to promote more …
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Save the date: October 3 Community Forum with Dr. Bill Daggett “What do today’s students need to be ready for the future” Aren’t we all concerned about making sure today’s students to grow up to be independent and successful contributors to society? What are the most effective schools in the country doing to focus on …
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At a special Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 3, Michael Kovall was appointed as assistant principal at Iroquois Middle School and Imran Abbasi was named the district’s director of World Language, Social Studies, and English as a New Language (ENL). Both Kovall and Abbasi are experienced educators and will begin in the district …
Dear School Community Members: I want to provide you with an update on the process of considering a later start time for Niskayuna High School. We embarked on this nearly two years ago with a Start Times Committee that included parents, students, teachers and administrators. In August, the committee reported on its work to the …
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Former Niskayuna graduate inducted in the new york state high school girls soccer hall of fame. Kristin Armstrong, nee Scharphorn, a 1999 Niskayuna graduate, was inducted into the New York State High School Girls Soccer Hall of Fame on Saturday. Starting as an 8th grader, Armstrong played in 113 Varsity soccer games for Niskayuna, with …
Dear Families, As the school year begins, I want to address the issue of social media and, in particular, threatening or concerning information that is sometimes shared online. Unfortunately, non-specific social media threats have caused panic in many school districts across the state and nation. We are asking families to work with us and share …
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Please note that due to unforeseen circumstances, it is possible that there will be no Continuing Education program this fall. We are currently working to determine if we can offer a program, which is likely to be limited and/or later than in past years. We will provide an update as soon as possible. Whether or …
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