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
School Board narrows grade-level configuration options
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...
Update on Community Advisory Groups; Community invited to participate
The district has active advisory work groups in the following areas: Pathways to College & Careers; Diversity; Mental Health & Wellness; and Student Exit Surveys. The groups were formed through the Environment and Culture Advisory Council and Instructional Program Advisory Council. This year, all of...
Process of looking at later high school start times moves forward
Dear School Community Members: I want to provide you with an update on the process of considering a later start time for Niskayuna High School. We embarked on this nearly two years ago with a Start Times Committee that included parents, students, teachers and administrators....
What are your thoughts on the school configuration options? Participate in the Thoughtexchange!
On Thursday, July 25, a series of capital project community forums will continue as we seek feedback on facilities priorities and school configuration scenarios under discussion. In order to gather even more input, we are also opening a a community-wide conversation via Thoughtexchange on the...
What School Configuration Options are being discussed?
Throughout the course of the 2018-19 school year, an outside consultant worked with the Capital Project Community Advisory Committee to develop a program delivery study based on: The district’s program vision, projected enrollment growth for the coming years, and little existing capacity in the schools....
Timeline for Capital Project Planning
The district is planning a December 2020 capital project vote. The information below represents the planning that has been done in recent years and a broad overview of the timeline leading up to this date. 2015-2019 Building Condition Survey Instructional Program Advisory Council and Program...
Why explore different configuration options?
In May 2019, a consultant who worked with the Capital Project Community Advisory Committee presented a study that includes six school configuration scenarios for the district. School configuration refers to the potential to change to the grade levels served by district schools. The district is...
Community begins weighing school configuration options at first capital project forum
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...
Capital Project Community Forums continue on July 25 and 31
Dear Families, Colleagues and Community Members: As you likely know, our school district has entered a period of planning for a significant capital project. This process is all about the academic programs we want for our students in Niskayuna and the facilities we need to...
Academic Program & Capital Project Thoughtexchange: What did we learn?
Strong interest in student learning experiences and a sound long-term plan From May 30 through June 10, the district conducted a Thoughtexchange on the topic of academic programs and school facilities. Thoughtexchange is an online engagement platform that allows participants to respond to a question...