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Miss Wheeler, an Overlook staff member who introduced the presentation, said the building joined a three‑year national PLC cohort and formed an Overlook Guiding Coalition comprising a teacher from every grade level and special education. The coalition attended Albany workshops and led a schoolwide effort to restart PLCs using a tighter structure. \"Teams that know each other's personality traits are more apt to capitalize on those traits and use what works for each other,\" the presenter said, summarizing the building's approach to collaborative work.

The presenters described a practical, teacher‑focused rollout called the \"15‑day challenge,\" in which grade‑level teams prioritized essential standards (organized as \"boulders, rocks, and butterflies\") and agreed common formative assessments and intervention plans. Overlook staff reported early gains in reading comprehension for current second graders compared with last year's cohort; presenters cautioned the metric is a midpoint snapshot rather than a final outcome and emphasized the work's early stage.

Equity and read‑aloud guidance: Overlook teachers and the district's ELA content team are piloting a read‑aloud guidance checklist intended to help teachers evaluate books they encounter off‑the‑shelf for cultural responsiveness, age appropriateness and alignment with New York State standards. Dr. Karen Mayer (presenting on interactive read‑alouds) said the checklist links to the New York State literacy briefs and the state’s pre‑K–3 instructional best practices guidance and is intended to support teachers selecting texts in diverse classrooms.

Practical examples cited included the Duet newsletter (a building publication spotlighting history and heritage months) and a plan to pilot audio name badges to enable correct pronunciations for staff and students. Teachers also outlined family‑facing efforts such as providing incoming kindergarten families books in home languages.

Why it matters: Presenters framed this as an effort to align equity work with curricular planning so that culturally responsive practices are part of everyday instruction rather than siloed initiatives. Board members and the superintendent asked about roadblocks (time and staffing), how success would be measured, and whether other buildings would adopt the checklist.

Ending: Overlook staff said they will pilot the checklist in building PLCs and return feedback for district refinement; board members expressed support and asked for copies of the Duet newsletter and the draft checklist for review.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","ACSD Board of Education Meeting 4/8/25","oneSentenceSummary","Overlook Primary School staff told the Arlington Central School District board they are using a three‑year PLC cohort, a school guiding coalition and a teacher‑driven \"15‑day challenge\" to tighten PLC routines and align equity work with curriculum.","taxTitle","ARLINGTON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Districts, New York","taxId",38566,"location","New York","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6610034,"Dutchess BOCES projects 4.5% administrative budget increase; Arlington share to rise about $88,000",443,289000,732000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2905080-9b2f534406d5123ef13e203b39dbd949&start=289&end=732","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2905080-9b2f534406d5123ef13e203b39dbd949/thumbnail_289000.jpg","/articles/6610034/New-York/Dutchess-BOCES-projects-45-administrative-budget-increase-Arlington-share-to-rise-about-88000","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6610034-0b0ccd47a5355c8aa068e360d54e4072/orig.mp4?Expires=1770491459&Signature=nph5wwIVuSvici-h6N1p3Caw8zMJkiTtWImM1gbi27t4M1rgfkco1MW6mbwRRtKoZi~2i-GLrIDRbbT~qgTWXyHulSizqtWkhoWqgnyhL2aNhFKDNK~Mac4oHEHj5ZPgTAxheciOb6BYxjXXWlLlfZAsoCkxFLCNqahI~xvS3DkOi1CbtTD-NUt4hQEXeaS69Gt1Rr0FhYjWx6HZp8i~YZm8MpU9cIBrQjHS4UkC0HDD9zjU8O3bslqszhzlq4rUJ9JXPRICewvAUAVNAKKCvgRdt92EAmOv2pDFLvx63v1JI4waa86d8nTQ9W-SXmcslBhTW3IN1-HYc~Y2Eh5RJw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Matt Metzger, a Dutchess County BOCES representative, told the Arlington Central School District Board of Education that the BOCES administrative budget for 2025–26 shows a 4.5% increase in appropriations and will require a roughly 7.9% increase in the component-district charge. Metzger said the increase is driven in part by higher retiree health insurance costs and enrollment growth across BOCES programs.

Metzger said retiree health insurance is a major driver: “We have about 325 retirees that we need to cover,” and he said the budget blends a 7% assumed rise in health insurance with other costs. He told the board that non‑retiree administrative expenses are projected to rise less than 2% while the retiree-health line pushes the blended increase to about 4.5%.

Why it matters: BOCES administrative charges are split among 13 component districts in Dutchess County; Metzger said Arlington’s component charge will increase by about 7% for 2025–26, equal to approximately $88,000 more than last year. He explained that resident-weighted average daily attendance (RWADA) — the state data point BOCES uses to apportion costs — shifted slightly such that Arlington’s share is a little lower relative to countywide totals than it has been in prior years, even while the dollar charge increases.

Metzger also reviewed BOCES capital and rental charges: the BOCES capital collection will remain roughly $1,000,000 for campus improvements, and local classroom rental charges were listed at $60,000 (down $5,000 this year). He said BOCES expects to “raise a million 60” ($1,060,000) when capital and rental are combined and noted that some services are provided to non‑component districts at higher administrative rates that are folded into the administrative budget.

Metzger described enrollment pressures at the Career & Technical Institute (CTI) and in special and alternative education programs: CTI enrollment is approaching about 700 students; the alternative high school and Salt Point Center enrollments are rising. He said certain CTI classes (nursing assistant, cosmetology, electrical trades, welding) remain among the largest. He added that some costs tied to staff who later retire move from programs to the administrative budget, increasing the administrative-burden share.

BOCES timeline and vote: Metzger reminded the board that component districts will vote on the administrative budget and BOCES board members on April 22. He said the BOCES board of trustees has six members now, with three seats up in their election.

Questions from the board focused on whether trailers for temporary classroom space would require a countywide vote; Metzger said renovation typically does not trigger a county vote but that new construction with foundations or additions does. He also said the cost of trailers would likely be recovered through the service rates billed for the students who use those spaces.

Metzger closed by highlighting that BOCES returned a surplus to districts after closing its books and that the organization generated significant BOCES aid and high‑cost aid for some district services.

Ending: Board members asked follow-up logistical questions. Metzger said detailed budget documents and the April 22 vote timing would be available to component districts.","Dutchess County BOCES officials told the Arlington Central School District board that the component-district administrative budget for 2025–26 would rise about 4.5% overall, driven largely by retiree health insurance and enrollment increases; Arlington’s share was presented as roughly $88,000 higher than the prior year.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6610014,"Board’s audit/finance committee reports roofs, HVAC and athletic projects; high‑school capital savings may reduce future work",334,5515000,5849000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2905080-9b2f534406d5123ef13e203b39dbd949&start=5515&end=5849","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2905080-9b2f534406d5123ef13e203b39dbd949/thumbnail_5515000.jpg","/articles/6610014/New-York/Boards-auditfinance-committee-reports-roofs-HVAC-and-athletic-projects-highschool-capital-savings-may-reduce-future-work","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6610014-6e76a5712b0688ecf26f5a18ef49b6d6/orig.mp4?Expires=1770491459&Signature=SySvnGEPcGtVvr8k-YGrsW4P~akjkCYjshF6AHeigRqN5VJ5~99VJhSLXEPVGHGnQUdtrcZEQvxEpxr4Yl42TD0avyfX2z23G1YtWw4h1--S9i4MtBtTKVzaC22gFNJh9GO8NlpEVabL-5p2pL8JqVmYANwZNbdxamc13tzsKeUEw3EdRvIxNweERcBN2~vPamBQQhhwVrWC7FEXwFuGa5Qnzzee59ks~pngq2Erh2l3ayLaQsrQj6W6tr~gBdPV9zgZA77M7ty~m72aQ-ut6D6djVE6RV~pYHkbeASqDJ49cJxbRJv5SNYlVfa2D2JYG8W570rtnZ5TumKTXXLbAQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Audit and finance committee members updated the board on current and planned facilities projects across the district, summarizing completed work, items still under dispute with contractors, and projects pending bids.

Key points: Committee members reported completion of one roof project (Vail or another building) and near completion for another; at Arthur S. May (UVMS) a contractor‑caused floor flood remains under resolution and skylight replacements and final punch‑list items remain before final cost submission to the state. Committee members said savings on earlier high‑school contract components may fund about 55,000 square feet of additional roofing work and could reduce projected costs in the 2024 capital plan by an estimated $7.5 million.

Other projects noted: facade repointing and a new drop‑off loop at Arthur S. May to reduce congestion; potential relocation or construction of a new transportation building tied to circulation changes; completion of geothermal work at Overlook; water‑connection and parking‑lot work at LaGrange Middle School (with Dutchess County involvement and EPA oversight for drainage/Sprout Creek); fire‑alarm replacement at UVMS due to parts shortages; Titusville hot water heater replacement slated for spring break or summer; a high‑school chiller/air‑conditioning replacement planned for 2026; and LaGrange Elementary roofing identified as a future need.

Athletics and bids: The UVMS and Union Vale track projects initially received no bids; the committee is exploring cooperative procurement or alternative contracting strategies. Committee members said they hope to see baseball field drainage and fencing bids by the stated timeline.

Why it matters: The committee’s report affects project schedules, summer work plans and district budget planning; savings identified in prior phases may shift the capital‑needs timeline. Some projects depend on outside approvals (county or state) and vendor availability.

Ending: Committee members said work continues; they will return to board meetings with formal recommendations when bidding or contract actions are required.","The board’s audit and finance committee reported progress and outstanding issues on multiple facilities projects: roofs at various schools, a high‑school capital project with savings that may reduce future costs, a Union Vale track that received no bids, and other building‑level work scheduled for summer or next year.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6610019,"Votes at a glance: board approves clerk pro tem appointment, trip, probation extension and consent agenda including 2025–26 calendar",5314,1000,5315000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2905080-9b2f534406d5123ef13e203b39dbd949&start=1&end=5315","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2905080-9b2f534406d5123ef13e203b39dbd949/thumbnail_1000.jpg","/articles/6610019/New-York/Votes-at-a-glance-board-approves-clerk-pro-tem-appointment-trip-probation-extension-and-consent-agenda-including-202526-calendar","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6610019-caf900a5da7d2c3cbce34086726cc89f/orig.mp4?Expires=1770491459&Signature=hRyfsKmbcWex2M8gODCAy3CngIz29tlh0rxbNeyyIwZtMbau5KnX8ptsdNdD-F25z~3C7DUd1ehlS69aOeoQwCHDasTc7-ykHsUUpFKjY20iN6-33WnaBzMeMCDLRN64b1oDiVTwxF~YXi45RtdltOnD23SrDs9uebzS37qtmBGvHMZPN7tjmaqR4PR8Cn0pqWjY26fkuDAX0KzUnEWP0U59VTweX2mGGiFxzwrkt9sbYikI7QIoi6d4cM9I~fYEE-JVzKlkxU8JnC~1aMQnXU-ExQq5DCh3~9w0uAowadll41NRgMa~8JgIYLQrm1hRyIy2ZkTgjWfYDc6sPwLozg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the April board meeting the Arlington Central School District Board of Education took several routine formal actions by voice vote.

Appointment: The board approved appointing Linda Gaines as district clerk pro tem for the meeting. The transcript records a motion and a voice vote with no named roll-call tally; the motion passed.

Trip approval: The board approved a proposed trip listed under new business (item b). The motion and second were recorded on the transcript and the board passed the item by voice vote.

Extension of probationary period: The board approved an extension of an employee's probationary period (item c). The motion, second and an affirmative voice vote were recorded; the motion passed.

Consent agenda: The board approved the consent agenda by a single motion, which included multiple listed items; the president noted the motion includes the school calendar for the 2025–26 year and said the calendar would be distributed to families after spring break. The transcript records a motion, second and an affirmative voice vote; the motion passed.

How votes were taken: The transcript indicates these items were passed by voice vote. No individual vote tallies or recorded no/abstention counts were included in the audio transcript for these motions.

Ending: Board members acknowledged the calendar distribution plan and moved on to committee reports.","The Arlington Central School District board approved the appointment of Linda Gaines as district clerk pro tem, approved a student trip, extended a probationary period for an employee, and adopted a consent agenda that included the 2025–26 school calendar; all motions passed by voice vote as recorded in the meeting transcript.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6610024,"Arlington pauses computer‑based state testing after connectivity problems; district resumes next day",209,2052000,2261000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2905080-9b2f534406d5123ef13e203b39dbd949&start=2052&end=2261","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2905080-9b2f534406d5123ef13e203b39dbd949/thumbnail_2052000.jpg","/articles/6610024/New-York/Arlington-pauses-computerbased-state-testing-after-connectivity-problems-district-resumes-next-day","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6610024-58d101ea67fb5f11baa0297322c3ea05/orig.mp4?Expires=1770491459&Signature=VrbAXKcs-2ttWCOj4BOqfiTRO3~H7huf6VLWT512UGdXAsyPfh3J0PO8zuP9CQYobGlGbGoKxGcC1Vlb-2VtSWSzN5PnGuS~O5cc0g2qluN1FI-qUPcO7a0H1vdePQZpGOcIfXKG-rkfv6qu-YDbkPV1F44mV-qjTIQzIGNWcDJ4fabi2FXAWdWWjqzrIJgfLrRVwZzH9bddsO~T3aBPPs5ZwB6gwYa9qcX8QU~NJFZwWjgNsZLoDTH8-bleXaPxgmS86xhB3nFK8Z09n1628J0aPQmH9D3MPfP3Vg7S~zKsM4DKY1n4mKlaKVjRJSdcA-VKNaFlA9EbUfKygzLWhw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","John Orcutt, a district staff member, told the board that state assessments began districtwide but that the district encountered widespread connectivity issues on the first day of a fully computerized administration. He said state agencies estimated about 10% of districts experienced similar problems.

Orcutt said district leadership paused testing in most schools after conflicting guidance from state offices and concerns from principals and teachers. \"We weren't really getting clear guidelines, so we just put a hard pause on moving forward,\" he told the board. Orcutt praised staff flexibility and said teachers used the time for instruction while organizers resolved technical and procedural questions.

Orcutt said the state advised which devices must remain on site and noted that districts lacked infrastructure to \"quarantine\" devices en masse; after clarifying guidance, the district planned to resume testing the next day. He reported the middle school testing schedule should finish as scheduled and most elementary testing would be shifted by one day.

Why it matters: The district said the pause affected schedules and required principals and teachers to adapt planned instructional blocks. Orcutt framed the disruption as part of the risks of a shift to a fully computerized test delivery model and said the district will use the experience to refine contingency plans should similar interruptions occur.

Ending: The board and staff discussed participation rates and next steps; Orcutt said the district will continue testing and expects to complete assessments within a short delay.","District staff paused testing on the first day of fully computerized state assessments after connectivity problems affected some schools; administrators said testing resumed the following day and the middle‑school schedule will be completed as planned.","actionData","errors"]

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Overlook Primary outlines PLC reboot, interactive read‑aloud checklist and local equity efforts

Dutchess BOCES projects 4.5% administrative budget increase; Arlington share to rise about $88,000

Board’s audit/finance committee reports roofs, HVAC and athletic projects; high‑school capital savings may reduce future work

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Arlington pauses computer‑based state testing after connectivity problems; district resumes next day