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Trustees reviewed draft Policy 7330 covering reasonable-suspicion searches, weapons-detection screening, parental notification, and law-enforcement interviews; administration clarified notification practices, data logging for detection 'hits,' and that law enforcement is summoned only when appropriate.
New York / School Districts / Greece Central School District
District staff outlined New York Inspires' four transformations — a state portrait of a graduate, redefined credits, decoupling Regents from graduation while keeping exams available, and a single state diploma with district seals — and answered board questions about rigor, equity, climate education and timelines.
New York / School Districts / Greece Central School District
At the meeting the board approved motions to move several items to the table and accepted audits, contracts, personnel items, and consent-agenda donations; most votes were unanimous (9-0) with the adjournment motion passing 8-1.
New York / School Districts / Greece Central School District
District special education leaders reported 1,700+ students receiving special education services (about 17.5% of enrollment), described program breadth and staffing, and warned that physical space—more than staffing—is the main constraint limiting placement capacity and timely preschool services.
New York / School Districts / Greece Central School District
The board approved the 2026–27 course offering guide unanimously after staff described new tools for families, CTE/dual‑credit offerings, and alignment with the districts Profile of a Graduate and New York States Portrait of a Graduate. Board members asked staff to add clarity on college credit equivalencies and student uptake data.
New York / School Districts / Greece Central School District
District administrators presented revenue and expense assumptions for the 2026–27 general fund, citing modest state midyear revenue gains but a three‑year state budget shortfall and material uncertainty for out‑year aid. The board adopted budget parameters and a timeline leading to a May 2026 vote.
New York / School Districts / Greece Central School District
The Ridge Road Fire District donated an American LaFrance fire engine to Greece Central School Districts Responding to Emergencies program. Board leaders and fire officials highlighted the donations educational value for students pursuing careers in emergency services and related trades.
New York / School Districts / Greece Central School District
Superintendent Smalene and district staff described a three-year timeline to replace the districts current strategic plan, beginning with a 202526 preparation year, development in 202627 and a rollout in 202728, and called for broad advisory participation.
New York / School Districts / Greece Central School District
Middle school students told the board how LEAPS, a partnership with the Boys & Girls Club, provides after-school academic help, SEL activities and enrichment opportunities.
New York / School Districts / Greece Central School District
Cabinet presented end-of-year strategic-plan metrics for 2024-25: professional learning participation was high, state assessment proficiency in ELA rose from 32% to 37% (3-8), math proficiency edged from 38% to 40% over recent years, I Ready growth metrics were mixed, K-5 inclusion rose then leveled, and SEL screener results remained largely flat.