Focus is on sustainability and quality education At a series of presentations this year, Superintendent Cosimo Tangorra is sharing a vision for the future of education in Niskayuna that is based on the work of stakeholders from across the district over the last few years. It calls for deeper learning experiences, flexible space for hands-on …
At a series of presentations this year, Superintendent Cosimo Tangorra is sharing a vision for the future of education in Niskayuna, which is based on the work of stakeholders from across the district over the last few years. Dr. Tangorra is sharing the vision at PTO meetings and with faculty and staff, community organizations and …
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August 28 Meeting Notes The Capital Project Community Advisory Committee held its first meeting on Tuesday, August 28. The committee is comprised of 40 residents who represent a cross-section of the community, including parents (of students at all schools and levels), parents of graduates and preschool children, grandparents, retirees, and staff members who reside in …
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As a precaution, the school district is making families aware of three recent reported cases of skin infections at the high school. The reported infections were impetigo, a strep infection of the skin, and staph, which are both contagious. These types of skin infections can be spread through person-to-person contact, or through a break in …
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Smart Schools Investment Plan Public Hearing The required public hearing on Phase 2 of the district’s Smart Schools Investment Plan will be held on Tuesday, August 14, as part of the Board of Education meeting. The meeting will take place at 6 p.m. in the District Office Board Room. Phase 2 of the plan focuses …
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Join the Committee The Niskayuna Central School District is seeking community members interested in serving on a Capital Project Community Advisory Committee that will shape a districtwide facilities improvement project over the next several years. The focus of the capital project will be to modernize learning facilities based on the strategic direction of academic programs …
Niskayuna Central School District voters on Tuesday, May 15, approved the 2018-19 school budget, with 1,186 casting votes in favor of the $84.2 million spending plan and 525 opposed. Voters also approved the bus purchase proposition by a vote of 1,256 to 454. In the Board of Education election, Howard Schlossberg was elected to a …
As a kid, did you want to be a teacher when you grew up? As an adult, that might still be a career option for you. Whether you are heading to college, already have a degree or are considering a shift in careers, the New York State Education Department has multiple pathways to help qualified …
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On Tuesday, May 15, district residents will head to the polls to decide on an $84.2 million budget proposed for the 2018-19 school year. The budget continues all current student programs and contains a series of additions to meet identified needs and priorities, including strengthening support for students and managing class size. The budget calls …
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Tax levy increase is below the district’s cap At its March 27 meeting, the Board of Education adopted an $84.2 million budget proposal for the 2018-19 school year. The community will vote on the budget at Niskayuna High School on Tuesday, May 15. The proposal calls for a 2.64 percent tax levy increase, which is …
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