🗳 On Tuesday, May 20, residents of the Schenectady City School District will vote on the proposed $295,514,615 budget for the 2025-26 school year.
📈 This represents a $17,782,846 or 6.4% increase in spending
🚫 No tax levy increase for a seventh consecutive school year
🏛 The budget reflects the district's goals and supports the four pillars of the Strategic Plan
☑️ Since there is no tax levy increase, a simple majority is required for the budget to pass
🗣 Residents will also select two members to the Board of Education.
⏰ Polls are open from noon to 9 p.m. If you are unsure of where to vote, click here ➡️ https://nb.findmypollplace.com/schenectadyCSD/AmIRegistered.aspx?language=en
REMINDER: The 2025-2026 Budget Hearing will be held on Wednesday, May 7 at 6:30 p.m. at 530 Liberty St. The BOE work session will immediately follow the hearing.
Both will be live-streamed.
Live-stream link: https://www.youtube.com/live/2TsFCBtClZ4
Please click on the link to open Superintendent Cotto's update for this week: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/district-update-may-02-2025
Have a great weekend.
Please click on the link to open Superintendent Cotto's update for the week ending April 25: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/district-update-april-25-2025
Have a great weekend.
We wish you and your loved ones a happy and peaceful Easter.
#happyEaster
Please click on the link to open Superintendent Cotto's update for this week: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/district-update-april-11-2025
Enjoy your weekend and recess next week.
Reminder
Spring Recess is next week. No school April 14 - 18!
District offices will be closed on Friday, April 18 (Good Friday)
This week we give a huge shoutout to our assistant principals/instructional supervisors who work tirelessly to support teachers, motivate students, create a positive environment & respond to many challenges every day. Please join us in celebrating these incredible leaders.
Click on the link to open Superintendent Cotto’s update for this week: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/district-update-april-04-2025
Have a great weekend.
We wish you a blessed Eid filled with happiness, peace, and prosperity.
Please click on the link to open Superintendent Cotto's video update for this week: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/district-update-march-28-2025
Have a great weekend.
** Reminder: No School on Monday, March 31 **
There is no school on Monday in observance of Eid al-Fitr. District offices will be closed.
Eid is an important Islamic festival that celebrates the end of Ramadan—the holy month of fasting. Eid al-Fitr means "the breaking of the fast” in Arabic.
You are invited!
Coffee Chat with the Superintendent
March 25, 6 p.m.
March 28, 7 a.m.
No registration required!
Please click on the link to open Superintendent Cotto's update for this week: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/district-update-march-20-2025-copy
Have a great weekend.
The Culture & Climate Survey has been extended & will be open until 3/21
Click here - >. https://hanover-research.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cZO3Jt6r5fmRmHs?fbclid=IwY2xjawJFLwpleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHeGrHiLg_fs59kNenzcMH781twJYrKf4-ROgw09ugFYRkuqYOe0EVefHpw_aem_bz0rMAaakEtHQVu1WTw70w
The SCSD Culture and Climate survey closes on Friday. If you haven't participated, please click on the link to participate now: https://hanover-research.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cZO3Jt6r5fmRmHs
Everyone in the SCSD school community is invited to share your feedback.
Black Family Wellness Expo
Saturday, March 15 at Schenectady High School
The event will include an interactive panel with health care professionals, 50 exhibitors, refreshments, and more. The event will be held 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. The speaker series will take place 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Don't forget to vote for Central Park students! VOTING CLOSES TOMORROW NIGHT!
Vote here🗳 https://www.whatssocool.org/contests/capital-region-ny/
Watch here🎥 https://youtu.be/NSexxQDHOfc?si=4BfYdOnzrE0OXV1S
TY if you have participated in the Culture & Climate Survey. Please click on the link to participate today: https://hanover-research.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cZO3Jt6r5fmRmHs
The survey is open through March 14.
♥️ This week, we celebrate National School Social Work Week, a time to recognize and appreciate the profound impact our school social workers have on our school community. Our social workers are always there with a compassionate heart and expert advice.
Thank you for being an essential part of our Schenectady family and for all the incredible work you do every day!
