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Principals report steady attendance, SEL and expanding after‑school programs across district schools
Summary
Turnpike, Rensselaer Park and Knickerbacker principals reported attendance levels near district goals, ongoing SEL and trauma‑sensitive initiatives, and growth in after‑school offerings including the 21st Century program (192 of 200 target participants).
Building principals presented routine reports: Turnpike Elementary reported March attendance around 89–91%, a second‑grade attendance incentive funded by Stewart’s donations, ongoing SEL and restorative practices, and family engagement events that raised over $3,000 for the PTA. Rensselaer Park reported overall attendance around 90.5%, weekly SEL lessons using Second Step, trauma‑sensitive classroom practices and a Ramadan accommodation in the library.
Knickerbacker Middle School noted completed professional development for ELA/Math/Science, targeted SEL push‑ins for sixth graders, attendance circles to address chronic absenteeism and expansion of the 21st Century after‑school program (192 of 200 students enrolled for 15+ hours). Principals emphasized that assessment data are guiding targeted instruction ahead of NYS assessments.
