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The board adopted the agenda, approved multiple contract items (furniture and capital abatement) and appointed Amy Crewell as transportation director. The draft 2026–27 calendar, which starts the school year the day after Labor Day with staff returning earlier, was presented for final approval at a future meeting.
New York / School Districts / SHENENDEHOWA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
District staff outlined a special education program review and a three‑year roadmap that prioritizes standardizing MTSS K–12, narrowing a reported 21% graduation gap, clarifying eligibility for aid and improving co‑teaching fidelity; recommendations are expected in February.
New York / School Districts / SHENENDEHOWA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
High school chemistry and engineering students presented paper-based copper and lead detection tests and a student-built computer vision app; separate Future Cities teams demonstrated climate‑adaptive urban designs. Board members praised the work and encouraged broader participation.
New York / School Districts / SHENENDEHOWA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
A district resident emailed the board asking it to consider adopting an opt‑in property‑tax exemption under New York Senate Bill S1183 for veterans who are 100% service‑connected disabled and to place the item on a future agenda for public discussion.
New York / School Districts / SHENENDEHOWA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Superintendent Cecily Wilson Turner told the board the district is advocating with regional legislators on EV‑bus implementation (2035 deadline), proposed UPK funding increases toward $10,000 per pupil, and workforce issues including bus‑driver training and teacher certification pathways.
New York / School Districts / SHENENDEHOWA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
At its January meeting the Shenendehowa Central School District board appointed Patrice King to a vacant seat, approved multiple consent‑agenda items including bids and IT contracts, and announced Morris Vaughn as the new director of facilities. Votes were by voice; tallies were not recorded in the transcript.
New York / School Districts / SHENENDEHOWA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
The Shenendehowa Board of Education recognized nearly 900 fall athletes and celebrated multiple sectional and state titles. During public comment, a parent asked the board to intervene in a Section 2 officiating dispute that parents say could jeopardize the high‑school hockey season.
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IPAC presenters described new and updated high‑school course proposals including a full‑year anatomy & physiology course, co‑seeded writing center courses, a summer internship expansion (CEIP) and a future Introduction to Musical Theater; some offerings are budget‑dependent and require staffing or facilities before launch.
New York / School Districts / SHENENDEHOWA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
District officials summarized 22 community forums and an online survey (759 responses so far) used to shape the superintendent search; applications open Dec. 1, screening in January and a hoped-for appointment by March to allow contract negotiations.
New York / School Districts / SHENENDEHOWA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Following a resignation, the board approved a public appointment process: letters of interest and resumes due Dec. 3 by 4 p.m., screening questions follow, interviews scheduled for Jan. 13, and the board will publicly vote with a required four‑vote majority; BOCES or NYSED are fallback appointing authorities if the board is split.