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May 21, 2013

Marie Wiles, Ph.D., Superintendent

8 School Road, P.O. Box 18
Guilderland Center, NY 12085-0018

Phone: 518/456-6200,  Fax: 518/456-1152

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Date: Tues., May 28
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: HS LGI

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Don't forget to vote on May 21!Today is vote day!!
Polls will be open from
7 a.m. to 9 p.m. at all elementary schools.

Residents to vote on $91 million spending plan for 2013-14

At its meeting on April 9, the Guilderland Board of Education unanimously adopted a $91,023,200 budget for the 2013-14 school year by a vote of 9-0. The budget, which represents an increase in spending of $1,763,340 (+1.98 percent) over the current year, would result in a 3.39 percent tax levy increase in the coming year--under the district's maximum allowable tax levy limit as calculated under the state's "tax cap" guidelines. Tax rates are also estimated to increase by the same amount. The plan will now go before district residents for a public vote on May 21, 2013. Get complete details about the 2013-14 budget

Guilderland makes Newsweek’s rankings of America’s Best High Schools for second consecutive year Learn more

Recycling Extravaganza, FMS Garage Sale and Go Green Day a great success

Thank you to everyone who participated in these exciting events! Learn more

May 24 to be a school recess day

As announced at the April 9 meeting of the Board of Education, and assuming that the district does not experience another emergency closing situation within the next few weeks, all GCSD schools will be closed on Friday, May 24, 2013 due to unused snow/emergency days allocated for the 2012-13 school year. All district and school offices will be closed on that day, as well.

GCSD students selected to move on to National History Day finals in College Park, MD Learn more

What's new on Channel 16?

Residents in the Town of Guilderland may have recently noticed that Channel 16, operated out of the Guilderland High School Media Department, has undergone a bit of an overhaul. While the programming on the station may look a bit different, you can still find all of the important school information that the community has come to expect. However, the programming schedule will change slightly to accommodate new titles. Viewers may also notice that the music track is no longer WMHT; instead, the music is now courtesy of students in the GCSD music department. In addition, the station is now featuring artwork and photography by students, as well. If you haven't seen it already, we invite you to take a look at the new Channel 16...enjoy!

School calendar approved for 2013-14

At its meeting on March 20, the GCSD Board of Education approved the 2013-14 school year calendar (PDF). A more detailed calendar, with school-specific events, will be posted to the Web site and mailed home to all district parents in August.

Guilderland named one of the best communities for music education

For the sixth consecutive year, the Guilderland Central School District has been named one of the "Best Communities for Music Education" by the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM).  Learn more

Message from the Superintendent
about school safety procedures

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Community fundraising for athletics

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District parents invited to subscribe to Parent Today newsletter series

Parent Today is a free e-mail newsletter and companion website designed to help build a stronger bridge between families and the classroom. Learn more

Information flyer: What can we do about head lice and deer ticks?

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