As a reminder, community forums on school configuration will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 22, at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, Jan. 25, at 10:30 a.m. Both forums will be held in the Niskayuna High School Little Theater. RSVP to attend At the Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 14, there were presentations from Instructional …
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A message from the Superintendent Dear Families, Faculty, Staff and Community Members: I hope that this new year is off to a great start for you and your family. The year 2020 will be significant one for our school district. Along with all of our everyday learning and school activities, we will be making decisions …
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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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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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Tax levy is below the cap; proposal calls for increasing student support, managing class size On Tuesday, May 21, voters in the Niskayuna Central School District will decide on a proposed $87.5 million school budget for the 2019-20 school year. Voting will take place at Niskayuna High School from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Voters …