The Niskayuna Central School District Board of Education on July 1 approved a series of administrative policies and resolutions, voting unanimously on multiple agenda items and opening the district‑wide safety plan for public comment.

By voice vote the board adopted the district’s 2025–26 code of conduct. The board also unanimously approved a resolution to realign grade configurations as a temporary measure while building renovations proceed; under the plan Van Antwerp will temporarily host grades 5 and 6 and Iroquois will remain grades 7 and 8, and the district will submit the reorganization to the New York State Commissioner of Education for review.

The board adopted a draft policy setting maximum indoor temperatures for school buildings that aligns with a new New York State law taking effect Sept. 1. The policy directs mitigation steps at specified thresholds and evacuation when classrooms exceed higher limits; board members noted the difference between thermostat readings and center‑of‑room measurements the statute describes and said the district will rely on manual checks in identified rooms until more guidance or equipment is available.

The district opened a 30‑day public comment period on the district‑wide school safety and emergency response plan. Board policy clarified that building‑level plans are confidential under state law, are reviewed in executive session and adopted after review.

The meeting’s consent agenda — approved unanimously — included personnel appointments, committee assignments, and the designation of ex‑officio student members Arian Chu and Addison Ellsbury for two‑year terms ending June 30, 2027.

Board members took no final action on the draft policy governing Internet‑enabled devices during this meeting (that item was discussed separately); administration said it will seek further guidance from state authorities and bring a revised regulation to the board in August.

Votes at a glance
- Adopt 2025–26 Code of Conduct: adopted (7–0)
- Adopt Middle‑school realignment resolution (send to Commissioner of Education): adopted (7–0)
- Adopt maximum temperature policy (aligning with NYS law, effective Sept. 1): adopted (7–0)
- Open district‑wide safety plan for 30‑day public comment: opened (public comment period initiated)
- Consent agenda (personnel, committees, appointments including ex‑officio student members Arian Chu and Addison Ellsbury): approved (7–0)

Board members said several of the approvals are required annually or by state regulation; the realignment resolution is part of a multi‑year facilities and enrollment plan that will return to the board for additional action if construction and renovations remain on schedule.