Revitalization Plan 2030
Members of the Revitalization Team 2030 from SEI Group and Jacobs/LeChase provided an update on the Capital Project Work underway and what is on the horizon. You can download the presentation here.

Active projects in the works at this time are the Schenectady High School Outdoor Courts and the Mont Pleasant Middle School Outdoor Athletic Facility.

The presentation (including photos) outlines the high school sequence including:

• Phase 1A, the Freshman Leadership Academy Steinmetz Campus

• Phase 2A, Schenectady High School Core Area Renovations.

The elementary school sequence includes:

• Phase 1B, Van Corlaer Elementary School

• Phase 2B, Keane Elementary School (Renovation and Addition)

• Phase 2C, Mont Pleasant Middle School (Commissary Kitchen)

Other projects in development including security across the district are also included.

2024-2025 Budget
Mr. Gillooley presented a budget update. There are not many changes since the last update. He reiterated that the plan for the 2024-2025 Budget is to maintain all current programs and staffing levels as they are the current year with no increase to the tax levy.

Staffing meetings have been held with each of the schools and building budgets are being finalized.

He shared information on how Schenectady compares to other local districts regarding the tax rate. He also provided an overview of the district fund balance and spoke about the Education Law and our district policy regarding transportation. This information is all included in the presentation available here.

If you want to watch the recording of the Board of Education meeting, click here.

Celebrating Phagwa/Holi
There is no school on Monday, March 25 in observance of Phagwa/Holi which is a significant Hindu festival that is a cultural and religious celebration to welcome spring, a new beginning, where people can start fresh. At the board meeting Wednesday, Schenectady High School 10th grader Suraj Singh spoke about the significance of Phagwa/Holi and how it is celebrated. Roshni Mangru performed a beautiful Holi dance.

Many of our schools held Holi celebrations today. Below are photos from Paige Elementary School (first row) and Schenectady High School where students enjoyed a Holi Festival of Colors celebration.

New: No School April 8
There has also been a change to the calendar in April. There will be no school and the district will be closed on Monday, April 8, the day of the Solar Eclipse. We decided to use one of the district's unused snow days. This will extend April recess by one day.

Shades of Sisterhood
Shades of Sisterhood, an initiative similar to "My Brother's Keeper" (MBK) but for girls, will hold an official launch on Saturday, March 23, 12 p.m. at Schenectady High School. The kick-off will include speakers, activities and light refreshments

Shades of  Sisterhood will hold activities and events throughout the school year that are designed to empower the young women in Schenectady to become their authentic selves, elevate their voices and reach their fullest potential.  The goal of the  program is for these young women to define their goals and dreams and move forward with pride and confidence.  Girls in grades 6-12 are invited to participate.

SCSD Wellness Committee
You are invited to participate in the SCSD Wellness Committee. The committee meets quarterly. The purpose of the committee is to support the wellness goals of the district including nutrition, health and physical education, social and emotional wellbeing, and other objectives related to students, staff and community wellbeing. The district Wellness Policy can be found here.

YOU ARE INVITED
The Wellness Committee will meet on Tuesday, April 9, 4:30 p.m. in the Schenectady High School Library. If you are interested in attending the meeting, please email Rebekka Henriksen at henriksenr@schenectadyschools.org

REMINDERS:

March 25
No School, District Offices Closed
Holiday: Phagwa/Holi

March 29
No School, District Offices Closed
Holiday: Good Friday

April 1 - 8
No School (Recess)
District Offices Closed April 8

2024-2025 Pre-K
We are accepting 2024-2025 Pre-K Lottery Applications for 3 and 4 Year Olds. More here.

Summer Enrichment Program
Registration for Summer Enrichment is open through April 12. More here.

MOBILE APP SUPPORT Click here to watch a short video on how to set your school and language preferences on our mobile app: hhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=saNC9ek2Lqg

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