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An information-technology presentation noted that Google has signaled changes to certain add-on services (not core Google Classroom products). The district reported that continuing some add-on services could require explicit parent permission because of student-data concerns; the district's privacy review and counsel are evaluating options and alternatives. The district said it expects to make a decision about Google Translate toward the end of January, and that mitigation options for YouTube (for example, embedding single clips without exposing a search bar) are under consideration.

Why it matters: The issue touches student privacy and classroom access to translation tools and video content. Teachers and students use tools such as Translate and YouTube; the district is weighing legal/privacy obligations against classroom needs.

The committee also reported other technology items: a breakdown of Chromebook devices by grade and plans tied to the budget process; requests for more professional learning on ParentSquare and Canva; and a district subscription to Magic School AI, for which staff training is being scheduled. The district said it had received a contract through BOCES and a staff trainer will attend building-level sessions to support lesson planning, assessment creation and responsible student use of AI tools.

Ending: The district will review legal guidance from the State Education Department and its DPO, confirm a Translate decision by the end of January and continue professional-learning and rollout plans for the Magic School AI tool.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Cohoes CSD BOE Meeting January 8th, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","District tech committee discussed Google add-on privacy concerns (Translate/YouTube), will decide in late January; staff also reported Magic School AI subscription and planned staff training and Parental engagement.","taxTitle","COHOES CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Districts, New York","taxId",70135,"location","New York","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6394521,"Cohoes board elects Margaret Giller president, Richard Jackson vice president; board accepts resignations",225,987000,1212000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2102785-b99bc4004449acf0fbdc883b3e1f3c95&start=987&end=1212","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2102785-b99bc4004449acf0fbdc883b3e1f3c95/thumbnail_987000.jpg","/articles/6394521/New-York/Cohoes-board-elects-Margaret-Giller-president-Richard-Jackson-vice-president-board-accepts-resignations","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6394521-fa8f0b57877f3734184b10e40e0349f8/orig.mp4?Expires=1774971073&Signature=F7AhmIKrq38MTkSy~2WhoVeWJJgFCxoY3gEm-y7zkdisTt29e6Jboq7JE3gaD6jVApBigYxUm9tb0IUET-QoVEAB1kiKqYfuR3J4Y~4-nBNS9mOp-CSX6wplTQybEW-9y3aX6uePrMl-VLQEcB1vWgHKUWzsKZHsaGn0FNTyKwqvDEB71TpNlFpUJ~NWreFoenB9O4IBi-ITlsz8l3gaunYRUfeX5bGHJrc64taCqrNGZcpenP5arKMeIM-1lP6ePHrwY4XF4OitgXS2ZenUHEuRkeWSpngM4ya0sxAyGb8pZ8ZYYoII2ajxryMrDXD3Di-lK3bDKPpn~eDw8TG65Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Cohoes City School District Board of Education elected Margaret Giller president and Richard (\"Rick\") Jackson vice president for the 2024–25 school year during its Jan. 8 regular meeting, and accepted two resignations: board member Nadia (Mrs.) Carey (personal reasons) and longtime physical education teacher Danny Gibson (retirement).

The board opened nominations and, after motions and seconds, held roll-call votes. The clerk called each member and recorded unanimous \"yes\" votes for both officers. After her election, Giller took the oath of office and spoke briefly.

Why it matters: Leadership elections set which trustees preside over meetings and often influence committee assignments and agenda priorities. The board also handled personnel housekeeping that adjusts membership and staffing.

The board also approved consent agenda resolutions listed in the meeting as items 6a–e and 7a–q by roll call. Separately, the board formally accepted the retirement notice for Danny Gibson and thanked him for many years of service as a physical-education teacher.

Board members who participated in recorded roll calls during nominations and votes included Margaret Giller, Richard Jackson, Mrs. Snyder, Mrs. Gendron, Mrs. Paradis and Mr. Dross; the clerk recorded unanimous yes votes in the roll calls as read aloud at the meeting.

Ending: Trustees paused briefly to thank outgoing members and staff for their service and confirmed committee assignments would be revisited after filling a board vacancy caused by the resignation.","Board members unanimously elected Margaret Giller as president and Richard Jackson as vice president and accepted the resignation of board member Mrs. Carey and the retirement of teacher Danny Gibson; the board approved several consent agenda items by roll call.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6394527,"Cohoes schools plan two-year \"trauma-skilled\" training, board discusses immediate safety steps",2103,1397000,3500000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2102785-b99bc4004449acf0fbdc883b3e1f3c95&start=1397&end=3500","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2102785-b99bc4004449acf0fbdc883b3e1f3c95/thumbnail_1397000.jpg","/articles/6394527/New-York/Cohoes-schools-plan-two-year-trauma-skilled-training-board-discusses-immediate-safety-steps","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6394527-cdac9848f2d64d3aaef6d736f0eefa94/orig.mp4?Expires=1774971073&Signature=UTr2-ihVwNYiLb~uA-JvlDjjV255A-H69g7ooUPesf-knn9FdpY-pO5brd3SwEc4v8ATIQ1zYdgpEgJzawlJFapT2DbFxXMtB2F5UWrEBK8W-xJ3lyg0GMA0z5R1TYpy3Fg9iVJ~nuUcB9lBjwCNX6U9WmXOxFWPhcqtqGfEkduCCxdWyMMkV---98JxR8BafCNpn9HQnagGN~hRQudObCzigLt744NeBPVGIKUb06qqgAdmCEUagEHW-2SR2ayDIR7DH69aS1XxRi~84BjXJ-~ODrhrWMEcsCsZEXQQEZFd4Mpz5tkjJ6y0Cx6sDVQT-ftrw~rE6fex4nkWCaj7ZA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District officials on Jan. 8 presented a proposal to make Cohoes schools \"trauma-skilled\" through a two-year training and rollout aimed at improving student behavior, attendance and academic engagement, and the Board of Education discussed near-term safety actions while reserving formal approval for a future meeting.

The presentation, led by Dr. Bill Mundell, described a two-year program developed by the National Dropout Prevention Center and the Successful Practices Network that trains building teams in trauma-awareness and then has those teams train the wider school staff. \"This program is a tier 1 student support intervention. It's for the general population and all students,\" Dr. Mundell said.

The proposal would begin in two buildings, initially funded with school improvement and Title IV grant funds, and would certify building team members as trauma-skilled specialists at the end of the training cycle. Dr. Mundell and other presenters said the program emphasizes social‑emotional supports alongside academics to reduce chronic absenteeism and classroom disruption and to increase student engagement.

Why it matters: Board members said the district faces concentrated incidents of serious misbehavior and community concern. Several trustees pressed for both a long-term investment and immediate steps the district can take to keep staff and students safe while the training proceeds.

During discussion, administrators identified short-term measures they said could be implemented quickly: exploring cell‑phone pouch programs to limit in-school phone use, adding one or two campus safety monitors, and extending safety-officer shift coverage into after‑school hours. The district also reported a separate, ongoing effort: an initial restorative-practices engagement at the middle school funded by a $20,000 grant through Mediation Matters.

District staff cited early signs that layered interventions can reduce disciplinary incidents. \"At the end of Q1, we saw a 50% reduction in suspensions at the high school and about 40% reduction in referrals from last year,\" a district administrator said.

Board members repeatedly emphasized the need for parallel supports while the two-year program unfolds. Trustees asked for a clear budget plan, specifics about which staff would be trained, and how Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions (individual supports and specialized alternative placements) would be layered with the Tier 1 training.

Administration responded that the trauma-skilled program will be placed on the board agenda at a future meeting with a funding and implementation plan and that some safety items (additional monitors, shift changes) could be staffed immediately if the board supports them in upcoming budget and personnel actions.

Ending: Trustees voiced support for both the trauma-skilled approach and immediate safety measures, and asked staff to return with specific budget requests and timelines so the board can decide formally at a subsequent meeting.","District staff outlined a two-year trauma-skilled schooling program and proposed near-term safety and discipline measures; board members pressed for both immediate supports and a long-term alternative-program plan.","actionData","errors"]

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