New York / School Districts / Schenectady City School District
District officials presented a first look at a preliminary $295 million 2026–27 budget, reviewed a $16.1 million unassigned fund balance and $26 million in grants, and outlined three May ballot propositions including purchase of the Clarkson building for $3.3 million and a Catalina Street warehouse for about $850,000.
New York / School Districts / Schenectady City School District
The board received a capital‑projects update, approved a walk‑on resolution to seek a one‑time increase to State Education Department max‑cost allowance for Kane, and heard timelines for the high‑school core going to bid Jan. 13 and construction beginning Feb. 2026.
New York / School Districts / Schenectady City School District
District officials presented a dual language/bilingual education plan that will begin in kindergarten in fall 2026 using a 50/50 Spanish‑English model, expand one grade per year, include slots reserved for English‑only students, and include professional development and monitoring plans.
New York / School Districts / Schenectady City School District
At a Dec. 3 board meeting, the Schenectady City School District presented suspension trends showing racial disproportionality and outlined diversion and restorative investments; board members pressed for building-level breakdowns, intervention‑vs‑suspension outcomes and a possible independent audit.
New York / School Districts / Schenectady City School District
The Schenectady City School District Board of Education adopted the Dec. 3 agenda, approved prior minutes and consent items including personnel actions, and voted to enter executive session to discuss personnel.
New York / School Districts / Schenectady City School District
At its Dec. 3 meeting the Schenectady City School District Board adopted the meeting agenda, approved minutes from Nov. 5 and Nov. 19, carried the consent agenda (6a–6f), and voted to enter executive session for personnel matters.
New York / School Districts / Schenectady City School District
District staff told the Schenectady City School District Board on Dec. 3 that overall suspensions have edged downward in places but that Black students and students with disabilities remain disproportionately represented; board members pressed for building‑level and intervention‑outcome data and agreed to discuss a possible audit.
New York / School Districts / Schenectady City School District
Students and community partners presented an 8‑student, curriculum‑linked immersion trip to Senegal. Presenters detailed schools to visit, cultural and historical sites, travel logistics, STEP enrollment and GeoBlue medical coverage; the board asked questions and a formal resolution will be brought at the next meeting for approval.
New York / School Districts / Schenectady City School District
Assistant Superintendent Anna Lee Cruz Pomey and literacy staff told the board the district attested to NYSED’s P‑3 requirements and will focus on implementation: curriculum alignment to the science of reading, required professional development, classroom walk‑through monitoring and data entry into eDoctrina, with a goal of 90% kindergarten letter identification by 2026.
New York / School Districts / Schenectady City School District
The Schenectady City School District board unanimously approved a resolution to establish the Julia Bonaparte Ennis Special Education Scholarship, funded by a gift from her husband, to support students pursuing special‑education pathways.