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A district representative told the board the partnership, developed in coordination with the district’s school-to-career pathways coordinator, now provides off-site work-based learning hours and transportation via a Bob Johnson shuttle to remove barriers to participation. The presentation described the partnership as supporting workplace mentoring, practical skills and equity of access to post-graduation opportunities.

District staff said the commemorative plaque will be presented formally at the Bob Johnson facility in June and thanked the mentors, coordinating teams and students involved in the program.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","GCSD Board of Education Meeting - May 6th, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","District officials recognized Bob Johnson Auto Group for its mentoring-to-internship pipeline, driver’s-license support, paid summer employment and a shuttle that aids student access to off-site work-based learning.","taxTitle","Greece Central School District, School Districts, New York","taxId",14392,"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},6247851,"Greece Central recognizes Seal of Biliteracy candidates and PRHYLISE delegates from district high schools",362,85000,447000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3212558-c4def99ed53801736ad940c4d5b6f7a3&start=85&end=447","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3212558-c4def99ed53801736ad940c4d5b6f7a3/thumbnail_85000.jpg","/articles/6247851/New-York/Greece-Central-recognizes-Seal-of-Biliteracy-candidates-and-PRHYLISE-delegates-from-district-high-schools","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6247851-4166e6e1c2897a60b39140972aab4a16/orig.mp4?Expires=1770901182&Signature=XNobzldHcCsvupjcs6fKZJsiTKSIZV3QQaV8TxfbSkRqiVTaaY-KrpWOlADi~ih0xB3fRA-7cmrXK~ic3DPbhNCV9OTxadaB-oKeGYCzq3rhiwlwiDtQ1WEkXC6wOJudb6rL4g9PzkcsRrMdmJeM4Kz8gV2-jnqHu5GtQYFAIRjDhv8yTSTntWXeZrhQh~0qUR4wqoPiq2EM0NqBbW53Rb4vg9zss5WXLCoLOK5UjQUWIyYyQnxypDCv-YOCHDnWH7kKfuxnBnEc8wNWk3suaUgLX95UuAe4GZ6lHzIuX~idkNiiclb3OS9K9gVs4aZlaughgmdn2Wx3DHsN2emGeA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Shauna Sweet of the district’s Department of Multilingual Education told the board the New York State Seal of Biliteracy recognizes seniors who have reached high proficiency in English and one or more world languages based on a points matrix that includes grades, exams, transcripts and culminating projects.

Sweet said about 85 students presented their culminating projects at the district’s third annual Seal of Biliteracy presentation day on May 1. She listed a sample of candidates from Arcadia, Olympia and Odyssey high schools and said more than 15 languages were represented among candidates, including Amharic, Arabic, American Sign Language, French, German, Haitian Creole, Italian, Mandarin, Punjabi, Russian, Spanish, Swahili, Tigrinya, Turkish, Ukrainian and Vietnamese.

Sweet also described the Puerto Rican/Hispanic Youth Leadership Institute (PRHYLISE), a six-month program in which students study leadership, civic engagement and New York State government, and noted that two Greece students — Charley Ann Cortez Garcia of Olympia and Yandell Jose (surname as read in the record) of Odyssey — were selected to attend the Albany institute and participated in a mock assembly representing Assemblymember Josh Jensen’s delegation.

Sweet thanked Monroe 2 BOCES, district transportation, administrators and teachers who support multilingual education efforts and recognized Anna Stukes from BOCES in the audience.

The board invited a sampling of students forward for recognition and a photograph; the session included encouragement from board members and the superintendent.","The district honored approximately 85 students who presented culminating language projects for the New York State Seal of Biliteracy and highlighted two students selected to attend the Puerto Rican/Hispanic Youth Leadership Institute in Albany.",{"_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},6247856,"Greece Teachers Association outlines community work, encourages support for budget and endorsed school-board candidates",487,589000,1076000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3212558-c4def99ed53801736ad940c4d5b6f7a3&start=589&end=1076","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3212558-c4def99ed53801736ad940c4d5b6f7a3/thumbnail_589000.jpg","/articles/6247856/New-York/Greece-Teachers-Association-outlines-community-work-encourages-support-for-budget-and-endorsed-school-board-candidates","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6247856-36cde2b25be6593a4867b7964d500dfc/orig.mp4?Expires=1770901182&Signature=Rt4Su0Gu6GXnGDnW-8E5H~A0dvpjHRej7LyCQ0CP74JCEW2-6DzLuCgbylj2dKFUgz72G9iVoPwlq1HTvXTov-CdMEkCqp4JUdGUt0tOp2e9hHwrJhIE80pcr2ucdqlczojjxETDD4ynTzxbdsYdtWuQy1FulESuQlt5inXTFsUYkY7q3MzRrtpUAmAw4J2V3ruAHouRm630b73ygKmofomoZSoZFOg-aUAUy1wE9kpE0sZeRzjIUWfBRzufMxcP9eDAJfGYex-zTmF6DrVT-hDZAkKFCahEYxEU2dK3hYl1CWmiKiAOeFZ9uHvOi3Tb73sBDRbaPoSFlserSSbizA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A Greece Teachers Association representative addressed the board to describe the union’s recent community work and to urge community support for the district budget and the union’s endorsed board candidates.

The union speaker said GTA members interviewed candidates in collaboration with four other Greece unions, that recommendations were approved through a representative assembly and that those recommendations encourage community members to “vote yes on the district’s budget.” The speaker emphasized the union’s view that its endorsements are the product of member volunteers and not solely executive leadership.

The union representative outlined several ongoing GTA initiatives: collection efforts that yielded “over 134,000 pounds of food” and more than $10,000 donated to the Greece Ecumenical Food Shelf; the Warren Crandall GTA scholarship program that has awarded roughly $250,000 to about 300 students over 43 years; the Coats for Kids work producing more than $56,000 in winter coats since 2016; a teacher-funded Greece Teachers Community Programs 501(c)(3) that has provided more than $23,000 in classroom grants since 2018; contributions to the Greece Education Foundation and United Way campaigns; instrument donation drives and school-supply assistance; and a matching $4,000 contribution to 529 college-savings accounts for families.

The representative said roughly 400 of the district’s estimated 1,150 GTA members live in Greece and framed the union’s outreach as supporting students, families and the district at large, not only bargaining interests. The speaker closed by reminding community members to vote on May 20 and to consider the union’s endorsements when assessing candidates.","A Greece Teachers Association representative told the board the union unanimously endorsed the district budget and select board candidates, and detailed the GTA’s recent community initiatives including food drives, scholarships and coat drives.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6247861,"Greece Central reports 105 summer programs, 1,823 registrations as district ramps up year-round offerings",621,2322000,2943000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3212558-c4def99ed53801736ad940c4d5b6f7a3&start=2322&end=2943","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3212558-c4def99ed53801736ad940c4d5b6f7a3/thumbnail_2322000.jpg","/articles/6247861/New-York/Greece-Central-reports-105-summer-programs-1823-registrations-as-district-ramps-up-year-round-offerings","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6247861-7285e7403afa030acea271025971ff9d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770901182&Signature=bRAqNu22l0h8X~z69yNctUWiSpY5rkkDXxAtjR4SjY5kBIyUkJToQA-~k90WqDopXcD3XMvHyiptqFydcwGJ3i4ViH4sFKw94ff6V6yrPN0vVxf75u37OVibeMsadjUsHhr2dJ2nPRV4voaXmnuoEHBIdQwGW17MDfsiOA~qmxkn7Sns2RqaYzGka36QhCnAOmlCAQNPB~y6WukLpg2hWaQ1Pjom8G3A5go5IFEKGeMrPlY7FipPPaIjEHnPK3hlUh~lQg7qK87rQHMLDhAAhiexaZAM1tD0riPsdWqN4dfsGLES9UZIYy~lE7wHxk60LZtaTiSUhq6WwvPsAeTReA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District staff reported the Greece Central School District will offer 105 centralized summer programs for pre-K through grade 12, with 1,823 students registered as of the morning dashboard check and registration remaining open for selected programs.

Todd Smith and Kelly Flagler told the board the offerings include academic supports (K–2 reading and Jump Start for incoming kindergarteners), virtual I-Ready (the top-registered offering), expanded English-as-new-language enrichment, an extended school year (ESY) program for eligible special-education students, sports camps, new morning-and-afternoon art camps, and community-schools “fun camps.” Most programs are free to Greece residents; Kids Care is a paid wrap-around day care program with a posted fee and financial-assistance options.

District staff said I-Ready Virtual is popular because it is flexible and can be accessed from any location on a district Chromebook; the district also offers coaching via Google Meet. The presentation noted partnerships with community organizations, the BOCES summer school program, and an Arcadia-based alternative summer program serving Greece students. Staff said that for targeted interventions some programs run by invitation only and that school teams may reach out to families about summer services for individual students.

Todd Smith said the district shifted summer-program funding strategy away from one-time COVID funds and is working with finance to make the program more sustainable. Kelly Flagler highlighted that summer meals will continue at Autumn Lane for breakfast and lunch, and staff said mental-health or related services will be present at specialized sites and through community partners such as Center for Youth when programs require those supports. The board asked about capacity caps; staff said most programs have open enrollment while a few fun camps do have limits and the district works to accommodate families.

Key operational details presented: registration for many non-sport camps closes May 16; most programs run July 7–Aug. 16; Kids Care fee is reported as $215 per child (financial aid available); music and art camps target grades 4–5; the district reported more than 50 free sports camps. Staff said they will report back in the fall on summer program outcomes and areas for growth.","District staff told the board the district will offer 105 centralized summer programs (free except Kids Care) with 1,823 students registered as of the morning report; programs run July 7–Aug. 16 and include academic, EL, special education extended school year and sports camps.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":102,"_43":114,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6247867,"Greece Central unveils $318.5 million 2025-26 budget; public hearing closes with no speakers",1643000,2264000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3212558-c4def99ed53801736ad940c4d5b6f7a3&start=1643&end=2264","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3212558-c4def99ed53801736ad940c4d5b6f7a3/thumbnail_1643000.jpg","/articles/6247867/New-York/Greece-Central-unveils-3185-million-2025-26-budget-public-hearing-closes-with-no-speakers","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6247867-99161b7663ed22e429d8b22a76567ad6/orig.mp4?Expires=1770901182&Signature=eBPqgTepcTiaNctSLJp33013Iu2eFK0iWe761nk89TPorI6HImCOxjVyIkbe32Fqe3TOb6rgw97QNGs1N0qXmMVJgrblaruPy9ZHxyY91J4sIKgdGDSg4GsL9ekTaQPaG1AuGRxHPCe2R0LFZELUiDNhwutLR7W7d820yvJN~FnbLF2Mr2DSnrJEOCvYCiW9P4W8fdEYD4-6ex34ZMaGRjC5L2cEnRWFPZFFlhmzhyaQiAbVQrfEWufMUK8S~1rBME-g~MbfOXjtqLVT780TzNW9Nb~EOozATMICXGrSpbz-46z0IDvxuR5rcbWShO6AfRWHccOJpZZcXcCAcECX3w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Superintendent Smalley presented the Greece Central School District’s proposed $318,500,000 operating budget for the 2025-26 school year and opened the district’s public budget hearing; no residents spoke and the hearing was closed.

The proposal, described to the board as aligned to the district strategic plan, is a budget-to-budget increase of 3.49% and an estimated tax levy increase of 2.06%, the presentation said. District leaders told the board the plan remains within the tax levy cap and noted the levy increase is among the lowest in Monroe County.

The district says roughly 75% of budget funding would be allocated to instruction, with additions for reading and math supports, expanded early learning and accelerated-course access, more behavioral supports, and security screening systems for secondary schools. The presentation also highlighted investments in technology (a Chromebook for every K–12 student), expanded community-school programming, and steps to address staffing and retention.

Two propositions will appear on the May 20 ballot: one to purchase 35 replacement diesel or gas buses and another to establish a capital reserve fund for future renovation and construction. The presentation said approval of the propositions would not change the tax levy or tax rate. Voters will also elect three board members from six candidates whose names the district provided online.

The board opened the public budget hearing and closed it after confirming no one had signed up to speak. The district reminded residents that polling on May 20 will be at the district’s Transportation and Support Services facility, with polls open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.; absentee/mail voting instructions are available on the district website.

Board members said the budget presentation and accompanying narrative video—already scheduled to run in schools and staff meetings—were intended to give residents and staff clear context for the proposals and ballot items.

The board did not take a final vote on the budget at the meeting; the public hearing was informational as required under state rules and is part of the statutory process preceding the May 20 vote.","Superintendent Smalley presented a $318.5 million budget proposal for the 2025-26 school year that stays within the tax levy cap and would raise the levy by an estimated 2.06%; the board opened and closed the required public budget hearing with no public comments.","actionData","errors"]

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Greece Teachers Association outlines community work, encourages support for budget and endorsed school-board candidates

Greece Central reports 105 summer programs, 1,823 registrations as district ramps up year-round offerings

Greece Central unveils $318.5 million 2025-26 budget; public hearing closes with no speakers