GCSD Investigating School Start Times Task Force December meeting agenda Monday, Dec. 3, 2018 | FMS Library | 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. WELCOME BRIEF GROUP MEETING Task force members will meet in sub-groups and have 10-15 minutes to prepare for reporting out activity. GROUP REPORTING OUT ON PROGRESS Each sub-group will have the opportunity to …
The Guilderland Central School District has moved from One Call Now and School News Notifier (or SNN) to SchoolMessenger as a way to contact our parents, students and staff members. SchoolMessenger is used for emergency notifications, such as school closings/delays and emergency situations in schools. (Click here for SchoolMessenger Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) and a …
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The Guilderland Central School District conducted an exit survey during its capital project referendum on Oct. 16, 2018. The purpose was to collect demographic data about who voted on the capital project and information about why voters voted the way they did. The survey was voluntary and anonymous. Surveys were made available, both electronically and …
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On Tuesday, October 16, Guilderland Central School District residents voted down the district’s $42.7 million capital project by a tally of 1375 no votes (51 percent) to 1317 yes votes (49 percent) . “We are disappointed in the outcome, especially because it was so close. We will use the feedback from our exit poll to …
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Thank you to all the GCSD community members who attended our capital project information sessions on Wednesday, Oct. 3 at the Guilderland Public Library. Polls will be open on Tuesday, Oct. 16 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. at all elementary schools for district residents to cast their ballot on a $42.7 million capital improvement …
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On Tuesday, October 16, Guilderland Central School District residents will head to the polls to decide a $42.7 million capital construction project. If approved by voters, the project will address necessary improvements to enhance the safety and security of district buildings and grounds, make learning environments healthier and more comfortable, and modernize learning spaces. If …
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In recent years, there has been a lot of discussion in local and national news about the circadian rhythms of adolescents and the amount of sleep they need to be healthy, safe and fully engaged in their learning. These discussions have suggested that the early arrival times at many high schools may contribute to students …
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The Engaged Learning Initiative (ELI) is a program that aims to expand the walls of the classroom by providing ubiquitous access to technology for students that in turn will increase learning engagement, collaborative learning and a digital skill set. Students in grades 5-12* will receive a Chromebook for both in-school and at-home use at the start of …
Grade 1, Grade 2, and Grade 3 Commercially published norm-referenced achievement test Iowa Test of Basic Skills, the California Achievement Test, the Stanford Achievement Test, the Comprehensive Test of Basic Skills, the Metropolitan Achievement Test, a State Education Department test, or another test approved by the State Education Department (i.e., Personalized Achievement Summary System (PASS). …
In November 2014, New York’s $2 billion Smart Schools Bond Act (SSBA) was approved by voters. On Monday, June 4, Governor Cuomo’s office announced that another $34 million of the SSBA was approved for schools. The intention of the SSBA is to provide school districts with funding for new educational technology and infrastructure improvements to enhance …
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