Lincoln Elementary Community School

Dear Lincoln Families and Caregivers ,
As we move forward with our commitment to accelerating student success at Lincoln Elementary, we are entering a vital phase of our school improvement journey.

As part of our state-supported Receivership status, we are conducting a comprehensive Needs Assessment. This process is designed to identify exactly what our students, teachers, and families need to thrive. To do this effectively, we need your input.
Receivership provides us with a toolkit to operate differently and deliver results faster. However, to ensure our resources are distributed equitably and efficiently, we must ground our decisions in the real-life experiences of our school community.

Your feedback will directly influence our Continuation Plan specifically in the areas of:

1. Instructional Resources: What tools do our classrooms need most?

2. School Climate: How can we make our buildings even more welcoming and supportive?

3. Attendance & Engagement: What barriers can we remove to ensure every student is present and learning?

Please take a few moments to complete the survey linked below. It is confidential, available in multiple languages, and essential to our "Schenectady Success Story."

Family Survey: https://tejoin.com/scroll/444134457

Family Survey - Lincoln

Thank you to the parents, staff, and community members who joined us for the Receivership Public Hearings last night. Your engagement is the most important ingredient in our success! 🌟

As Superintendent Cotto shared, this designation is not a "takeover," but is a state-supported opportunity to bring "turbocharged" resources and flexibility to our students at Pleasant Valley and Lincoln Elementary.

Missed the meeting? We’ve got you covered. Visit our dedicated Receivership website to find:
✅ Full video recordings of the hearings
✅ Presentation slides and data
✅ FAQs and facts to dispel common myths

Our mission is to ensure every student thrives. Let’s continue this partnership!

🔗 https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/receivership

🏫 Myth vs. Reality: Understanding School Receivership

There is a lot of talk about "receivership," but what does it actually mean for our students and our neighborhood?

The Short Answer: It’s not a "takeover. " It’s a step up in support. 🚀

*** You can learn more by attending or watching the livestream of the hearings being held this evening. Information here: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/article/2720238 ***

Think of receivership as an intensive, state-supported intervention. It’s a partnership designed to provide our schools with the "extra" they need to thrive. Here is how it actually works:

✅ It’s a Partnership, Not a Takeover
Receivership isn't about moving management away. It’s about bringing state-level resources closer. It connects our school with specialized funding, professional development, and technical experts to accelerate student improvement.

🛠️ Unlocking New Tools
Sometimes, the "old way" of doing things creates barriers. A Superintendent Receiver is granted special powers to cut through red tape and implement structural changes that make sense for our students.

🗣️ Community at the Center
One of the most important parts of this process is the Community Engagement Team (CET). This ensures that parents, teachers, and local leaders have a direct seat at the table. Your voice is the compass for every resource we deploy.

🌟 The Bottom Line
Receivership is a commitment to equity and an opportunity for a school unlock potential by receiving additional support.

We are moving forward, together. 🤝

We will be sharing more information as we move forward.

Schenectady schools will open on a two-hour delay today, Monday, February 23 .

Classes will begin two hours later than normal.

Bus Pick-up: Scheduled stops will occur 2 hours later than the usual time.

Ramadan begins this evening and continues through the evening of March 19. Wishing all in the Schenectady community who celebrate a peaceful and productive Ramadan.