New York / School Districts / KINGSTON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
The Kingston board approved three policies on elections, campaigning and resignation/dismissal, accepted donations and passed the consent agenda. Trustees debated adopting formal parliamentary rules and voted to postpone consideration for two weeks.
New York / School Districts / KINGSTON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
District staff told the board the executive budget proposes a 1% foundation-aid increase (about $680,000), the district's maximum tax-levy increase is 4.04% (~$4.7M), enrollment declines and classification changes reduced aid, and combined reserves and fund balance exceed 17%; the Comptroller labeled the district 'susceptible' because of low unassigned fund balance.
New York / School Districts / KINGSTON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Public commenters at the Kingston City School District meeting debated a handout from a Miller Middle School teacher about gender identity. Supporters said the materials aided student safety; at least one parent said a full lesson was given without prior approval. The board heard both sides and took no disciplinary action at the meeting.
New York / School Districts / KINGSTON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
After discussing options for filling a newly opened seat, the board voted to leave the vacancy unfilled until the May election; the motion passed by voice/roll-call with five in favor and two abstentions (Mister Spicer and Doctor Verde).
New York / School Districts / KINGSTON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
A superintendent-led feasibility review found most elementary buildings below recommended capacity and declining enrollment across grades; preliminary recommendation was not to pursue district-wide reconfiguration now, while staff will continue data analysis on fifth-grade outcomes, transportation, and space use.
New York / School Districts / KINGSTON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Superintendent presented two equity goals from recent staff cohorts—ensure access to rigorous, culturally responsive instruction and replace exclusionary discipline with restorative practices—and described teacher professional learning, curriculum choices and free state coaching to support a multi-year restorative rollout.
New York / School Districts / KINGSTON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Two public commenters asked the Kingston City School District board to adopt a resolution, backed by NYCLU and NEA guidance, guaranteeing protections for immigrant students and families and pledged to share a community pledge and a draft resolution with trustees.
New York / School Districts / KINGSTON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
At its Dec. 16 meeting the Kingston City School District board approved the consent agenda (including donations to Crosby Elementary), recognized new hires and approved multiple policies (policy 2160 adopted with one opposed; policies 4526 and 4526.1 adopted).
New York / School Districts / KINGSTON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Crosby Elementary Principal Miss Sickles reported enrollment and demographic figures, described curriculum and intervention efforts (CKLA fidelity, phonics, keyboarding), and cited cohort growth on New York State assessments (ELA proficiency rose from 34% in Grade 3 to 47.1% in Grade 4).
New York / School Districts / KINGSTON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
The Kingston City School District board approved a district legal counsel agreement dated Dec. 8, 2025, following executive session; the roll-call vote was 5–1. The board also approved minutes and moved on to regular reports.