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Scotia‑Glenville board adopts three K–5 elementary configuration for 2026–27
Summary
After hearing budget projections and public comment, the board voted to adopt a configuration of three K–5 elementary schools for the 2026–27 school year to address declining enrollment and a multi‑million‑dollar budget gap; members and residents debated equity, transportation and transparency.
The Scotia‑Glenville Central School District Board of Education voted on Dec. 8 to open the 2026–27 school year with three K–5 elementary schools, adopting the administration’s recommendation intended to address declining enrollment and close an estimated budget shortfall.
Superintendent Short introduced the recommendation after a presentation from district finance and operations staff that traced last year’s budget cycle and current fiscal pressures. The district’s initial gap projection during development was described as about 6.33% (roughly $4.0 million). Following reductions and a defeated budget cycle, administration reported an adopted spending increase of 2.19% this year and described measures that closed approximately a $2.8 million gap,…
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