The Niskayuna Community Foundation surprised two Niskayuna High School teachers with the 19th annual Murray Award for Excellence in Education. The awards were presented to Kelly Millett, an English teacher, and Robyn Salvin, a Social Studies teacher. Each awardee receives an engraved plaque and $2,500 for their professional development. The annual Murray Award was created …
Dear Niskayuna families and staff, The senseless shooting in Uvalde, Texas yesterday is difficult to process. Such acts of violence cause fear and harm far from where the incident took place. In these moments, it’s important that we lean on the work we’ve done together to create a healthy and safe learning community. Resources are …
The Niskayuna Central School District Board of Education will hold its next regular meeting on Tuesday, May 24 at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held at 1239 Van Antwerp Road, Niskayuna in the District Office Board Room with in-person public attendance as well as a live stream. The live stream can be accessed at: https://stream.meet.google.com/stream/c2d8364a-e9bc-451d-9768-3f7f5badebcd …
Niskayuna Central School District voters on Tuesday, May 17, approved the 2022-2023 school budget, with 1,277 casting votes in favor of the $99.8 million spending plan and 752 opposed. In the Board of Education election, Kimberly Tully was re-elected to the Board, and Elisabeth Cococcia and Judith Tomisman were elected to a first term. Voters …
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The proposed 2022-23 budget contains staff additions critical to support student and operational needs. The spending plan continues all current staffing and includes the addition of nearly 12 full-time equivalent positions. The budget additions allow the district to bring back some positions that were reduced in prior years as well as new investments to meet …
These figures are estimates only. Tax rates and tax bills are set in August after assessment rolls and equalization rates are finalized. House Assessed at $200,000 House Assessed at $300,000 House Assessed at $400,000 Annual Increase $116 $174 $232 Increase Per Month $9.67 $14.50 $19.33
The Niskayuna Central School District is soliciting organizations that currently provide services to 4-year-old children in and around the Niskayuna school district’s area and are interested in providing a full-day Pre-Kindergarten program for up to 6 classroom(s). The program must meet applicable New York State Education Department and/or OCFS Pre-Kindergarten regulations. This is a renewable …
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Dear Niskayuna families and staff, In the 2021-22 school year we used a “layered mitigation plan” to carry out a successful school reopening plan and make a full return to in-person instruction. Your partnership has helped us limit the spread and severity of COVID-19 in our community. Over the last two months, health officials have …
On Tuesday, May 17, voters in the Niskayuna Central School District will decide on the proposed 2022-23 budget, as well as a bus purchase proposition and elect three members to the Board of Education. The $99,853,607 budget proposal, which was unanimously approved by the Board of Education, continues all current student programs and services and …
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At its meeting on Tuesday, April 12, the Board of Education adopted the calendar for the 2022-23 school year. A list of the dates is below. 2022-23 School Year July 4 – Independence Day – Offices Closed August 16-30 – Regents Testing August 30 – Teacher Classroom Day August 31 – All District Faculty & Staff Welcome …