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Over the course of meetings on March 23 and 24, held via remote videoconference and streamed live for the public, the Board of Education received additional information about the program opportunities within the final three configuration options, made a configuration decision, and was provided with a school budget update. We recognize that these are extraordinary …

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The Board of Education has rescheduled a special meeting for Friday, Mach 20, to continue deliberating over the three school configuration options under consideration. This update represents the information discussed at the March 7 capital project workshop and the March 9 Board meeting. A decision on the configuration options is expected this month. Capital Project …

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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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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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