A message from Dr. Wiles: Dear GCSD Families, Last spring the Guilderland Central School District conducted a culture and climate survey. We appreciate all who participated, as the data gathered provides insights that will help foster positive, more inclusive and supportive learning environments for all. As is the case in many schools, the survey data …
GCSD Board of Education to consider a cellphone-free policy On Monday, Dec. 9, 7-8:30 p.m., the Guilderland Central School District will host a panel discussion on distraction-free school environments. This is an information gathering session for the school community and will help inform a cellphone-free policy the Board of Education is considering. The panel discussion …
A message from Dr. Wiles: Dear GCSD Families, Last week I informed the Guilderland school community and board of education that I intend to retire at the end of the school year. It has been my honor and privilege to serve the Guilderland Central School District for more than 14 years, however it is time …
On Wednesday, Oct. 23, Guilderland Central School District Superintendent of Schools Dr. Marie Wiles announced she will retire at the end of the 2024-25 school year, effective June 30, 2025. The Board of Education will formally accept the Superintendent’s retirement resignation at its Nov. 19 meeting. Dr. Wiles made the announcement to district staff through …
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The Guilderland Central School District Board of Education is seeking interested community representatives to serve on the Board of Education Audit Committee. The Audit Committee consists of three members of the Board of Education, appointed annually, and two representatives from the community. Currently, we have a need for one community representative. The Audit Committee typically …
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On Tuesday, Oct. 8, the Guilderland Central School District Board of Education held a special meeting to hear the research, findings and recommendations of the five subcommittees of the Future Ready Task Force. Dr. Marie Wiles, Superintendent of Schools, began the presentation by summarizing the creation of the Future Ready Task Force (FRTF) in early …
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Guilderland High School senior Tyler Pentak created the winning “I Voted” sticker in a contest held by the Albany County Legislature, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Albany Branch and League of Women Voters of Albany County. All Albany County K-12 students were invited to submit designs for the contest. Tyler’s sticker …
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At its Sept. 10 meeting, the Guilderland Central School District Board of Education appointed members to the Facilities Committee. The purpose of the Facilities Committee is to compile a report of recommendations to address short- and long-term improvements to GCSD facilities. These recommendations will be presented to the Board of Education. The Facilities Committee will …
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Twelve Guilderland Central School District employees were honored at the district’s 46th Employee Recognition Ceremony on Tuesday, Oct. 1. These exceptional staff members were nominated by their colleagues and chosen by a committee of peers in recognition of the extraordinary work they perform each day. This year’s honorees were: Joan Clauson, Teaching Assistant, Lynnwood Elementary …
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On Tuesday, Oct. 1, U. S. Rep. Paul Tonko visited Altamont Elementary School to deliver more than $500 worth of books from the Library of Congress Book Surplus Program. The Guilderland Central School District is within the 20th congressional district, which Rep. Tonko represents in the U.S. House of Representatives. The Library of Congress …
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