A focus on high-quality education and sustainability
The District Strategic Plan established in 2016 initiated a systematic effort to transform programs and support systems so that all students are prepared to follow their own unique path to success. This effort involves stakeholders from across the district, working toward a common vision and a fall 2020 capital project. The focus is on preserving a high quality education and protect the investment taxpayers have made in students, facilities and their community.
Recent Updates
Our Schools, Our Future Video: What are students excited to learn?
As the school district continue to plan for future program and facilities improvements, what are students excited to learn about? The video below made its debut during Superintendent Cosimo Tangorra, Jr.’s “State of the District” presentation on Tuesday, Feb. 11. It is the first in...
Capital Project Committee looks at enrollment projections, capacity, and building conditions
Notes from the committee’s Jan. 24 meeting This year, the 40-plus member Capital Project Community Advisory Committee is working with the district architects and a consultant who is conducting a program delivery study, which could potentially identify different school configuration options. The committee’s overall charge...
Results of the capital project “Planning for the Future” workshops
As part of planning for long-term facilities improvements, the district is working with a consultant to identify possible options to: Ensure there is sufficient space for students, especially given a projected increase in enrollment; and Provide students with modern learning spaces that support more interdisciplinary...
Our Schools, Our Future Q&A: Program Vision
Q&A with Superintendent Cosimo Tangorra, Jr. This fall, the district outlined a vision for education in Niskayuna as part of the process of planning for the future of educational programs and facilities improvements. This is first in a series of Q&As with district leaders to...
Capital Project Community Advisory Committee Meeting Notes for Nov. 20
The meeting included continued conversation of the district’s vision for academic programs and discussion of a preliminary draft of the Pupil Capacity Analysis of district schools. Superintendent Cosimo Tangorra, Jr., emphasized the importance of capital project planning being based on the vision for programs –...
District outlines vision for the future
This fall, district leaders have been sharing a vision for the future of education in Niskayuna that is based on the strategic plan and informed by the work of stakeholders over the last three years. The vision is a central part of the capital project...
Our Schools, Our Future Video
As the district continues to plan for the future, guided by the strategic plan and vision shared last month, we invite our community to view the video below, “Our Schools, Our Future.” The District Strategic Plan established in 2016 initiated a systematic effort to transform...
Families invited to take cultural proficiency and equity survey
Dear Niskayuna Families: You are likely aware that our school district has had an active Environment and Culture Advisory Council for more than two years. The district and advisory council have identified the need for a focus on equity and cultural proficiency and professional development....
District sharing vision for the future; PTO and community presentations taking place
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....
Schedule of “Our Schools, Our Future” Presentations with Dr. Tangorra
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...