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 …
Tax levy increase in draft budget below the district’s cap At the March 13 Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Cosimo Tangorra, Jr. outlined an $84.2 million first draft budget for 2018-19 that expands student support systems — which had been identified as a top budget priority. The plan maintains all current student programs, and contains …
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Student Representatives Students were joined by Superintendent Cosimo Tangorra, Jr. at Starbucks in early September for a meeting to discuss Student Forum this year. They are encouraging 9th graders to become involved. There was a discussion about the possibility of returning the Activities Fair to its prior format, with all students attending at the same …
Facilities Use As a school district, we are proud of our many partnerships with community organizations and believe it is important to make school facilities available for community groups when such use does not interfere with school functions. However, it has recently become necessary to update our facilities use procedures, including fees. These changes were …
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The strategic plan that the Board of Education adopted last spring resulted in a variety of activity throughout the 2016-17 school year that will shape the future of a Niskayuna education. One of these strategic initiatives is the Instructional Program Advisory Council, or IPAC, which is charged with developing a broad vision for the future …
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Niskayuna Smart Schools Investment Plan Update Following a public hearing and 30-day comment window, the Board of Education approved the Smart Schools Investment Plan Phase I at its meeting on April 11. The district is now moving forward with submission of the plan to the State Education Department. Phase I calls for the replacement of …
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Bus purchase approved, Jaquith and Zhao elected to the Board of Education Niskayuna Central School District voters on Tuesday, May 16, approved the 2017-18 school budget, with 1,713 casting votes in favor of the $81.4 million spending plan and 475 opposed. Voters also approved the bus purchase proposition by a vote of 1,675 to 513. …
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Thirty-day comment period is open The district’s plan for the initial use of Smart Schools technology funding from the state was presented at a pubic hearing at the Board of Education’s Feb. 27 meeting. This first phase of the district’s Smart Schools Investment Plan calls for replacing the district’s aging security camera system. New York …
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