Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Kingston High principal highlights higher graduation rate, Yonder rollout and new code-of-conduct language
Summary
At a Kingston City School District Board meeting, Kingston High School building leader Dr. Rachel Skorka reported a rise in the graduation rate to 87 percent, described a successful Yonder cell‑phone pouch rollout, and outlined code-of-conduct updates including language on AI use and unwanted physical contact.
Dr. Rachel Skorka, building leader at Kingston High School, told the Kingston City School District Board of Education that the school’s overall graduation rate has risen to 87 percent and described several schoolwide initiatives aimed at improving climate and academic outcomes.
Skorka said Kingston High has “just under 1,700 students” and noted increases in students earning college credit and recognized seals. She told the board 115 students earned the “seal of civic readiness,” a new school record, and highlighted students who completed at least 30 college credits through SUNY Ulster and students who earned biliteracy and trilingual seals.
Skorka described a program rollout of Yonder cell‑phone pouches this year and called it “incredibly successful.” She said teacher surveys showed students were more focused and that students ultimately reported being happier without phones in class; staff reported increased…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
