This session includes course offerings from January through May. Enrollment is open to all on a first-come, first-served basis. You do not have to be a resident of our school district to participate in this program. Fees vary from class to class. Niskayuna Continuing Education Registration Form Courses Offered Click on the course name to …
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Capital Project Planning Update The Board of Education on Tuesday, Oct. 1 narrowed down potential school configuration options following a year-long outside study, community and staff forums, Thoughtexchanges and a staff survey. All three of the possible options under consideration continue five neighborhood elementary schools and a grade 9-12 high school. Improving the experience of …
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The Board of Education on Tuesday, Oct. 1 narrowed down potential school configuration options following a year-long outside study, community and staff forums, ThoughtExchange and a staff survey. All three of the possible options under consideration continue five neighborhood elementary schools and a grade 9-12 high school. Improving the experience of students in middle-level grades …
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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 …
Two more forums taking place in July On Thursday evening, stakeholders from across the district kicked off the community discussion of school configuration scenarios at the first of three open capital project forums to be held this summer. RSVP to attend the July 25 and July 31 forums here. School configuration refers to the potential …
Joint Release – Niskayuna Central School District and the Niskayuna Educational Support Personnel Association (NESPA) Board of Education approves NESPA contract agreement through 2023 At its meeting on June 18, the Board of Education approved a contract agreement with the Niskayuna Educational Support Personnel Association that provides wage increases for current unit employees and boosts …
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Share your thoughts Dear Niskayuna Families and Community Members: We are seeking your input! You are likely aware that over the coming year, we will be planning a district capital project. This process is all about the academic programs we want for our students in Niskayuna and the facilities we need to provide these learning …
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Niskayuna Central School District voters on Tuesday, May 21, approved the 2019-20 school budget, with 2,037 casting votes in favor of the $87.5 million spending plan and 683 opposed. Voters also approved the bus purchase proposition by a vote of 2,078 to 642. In the Board of Education election, Brian Backus was re-elected and Greta …
A message from the Superintendent Dear Members of the Niskayuna School Community, Our school district is experiencing enrollment growth and current building capacity falls short of this growth and the types of instructional space we need to achieve our program vision. Last year, we began working with a consultant to conduct a Program Delivery Study …
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Five candidates are running for three open seats. Board members are volunteers. All candidates run at-large. The individuals elected this year will serve a three-year term beginning July 1, 2019. There will be a Meet the Candidates Night, hosted by the Niskayuna High School Student Congress, on Thursday, May 16, at 6:30 p.m. in the …
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