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The May 3 community budget information session has been rescheduled for next Wednesday, May 12, at 7 p.m. A schedule of community budget presentations, including tonight’s budget hearing at the Board of Education meeting, is below. If anyone has questions or comments to be shared at this evening’s budget hearing, please email communications@niskyschools.org. Budget Presentations …

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Tax levy increase is 1.17%; Proposal continues all current student programs and support On Tuesday, May 18, voters in the Niskayuna Central School District will decide on a proposed $93.1 million budget for the 2021-22 school year. The proposal continues all current student programs and support services with a tax levy increase just above 1 …

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The proposed 2021-22 school budget includes the addition of the full-time equivalent (FTE) of nearly 4 positions based on student and program needs and improvements. These are: Health Teaching Position (0.6 FTE): This will enable the return of the Freshman Health Seminar for all ninth grade students. This course will provide students with exposure to …

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Board members are volunteers. The terms of the individuals elected this year will begin on July 1, 2021. Biographical information is provided by the candidates. The candidates are: Noney Grier Benjamin O’Shea Aliya Saeed Howard Schlossberg Noney Grier Noney M. Grier is seeking a second term on the Board. She serves on the Board Audit …

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A Note from Superintendent Cosimo Tangorra, Jr. I want to provide you with a brief update on the process of developing a school budget for 2021-22. At last week’s Board of Education Meeting, we reviewed potential state funding scenarios for next year, which will ultimately depend on the outcome of the state budget process, as …

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Key Points The district is planning a budget with the capacity for all K-12 students to learn in person every day next year, with the ability to shift to hybrid or remote learning if needed. The district is facing a $2 million cut in state aid next year, which is covered by one-time federal aid. …

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