2018 - Guilderland Central Schools

December 14, 2018January 29, 2021

Did you know the district has a solar farm? (Progress Update)

In July 2015, the district entered into a 20-year solar energy power purchase agreement with SunEdison. The partnership resulted in the construction of a 2 megawatt (MW) solar energy farm located in Altamont. By entering into this agreement, the district will receive credits that are applied to its electric bills (for generating energy that is delivered to National Grid), under a …

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December 10, 2018

GCSD SST October Meeting

School Start Time Task Force Organizational Meeting October agenda October 18, 2018 | FMS Library Classroom | 5-6:30 p.m. I. Welcome and Introductions II. Presentation a) Brief overview of the issue b) Charge to the task force and sub-groups c) Q & A III. Formation of Sub-Groups a) Getting organized b) Framing the work c) …

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December 10, 2018

GCSD SST December Meeting

GCSD Investigating School Start Times Task Force December meeting agenda Monday, Dec. 3, 2018 | FMS Library | 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. WELCOME BRIEF GROUP MEETING Task force members will meet in sub-groups and have 10-15 minutes to prepare for reporting out activity. GROUP REPORTING OUT ON PROGRESS Each sub-group will have the opportunity to …

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December 3, 2018February 9, 2021

GCSD moves to SchoolMessenger for Emergency Notifications

The Guilderland Central School District has moved from One Call Now and School News Notifier (or SNN) to SchoolMessenger as a way to contact our parents, students and staff members. SchoolMessenger is used for emergency notifications, such as school closings/delays and emergency situations in schools. (Click here for SchoolMessenger Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) and a …

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November 2, 2018

Capital Project Exit Survey Report now available

The Guilderland Central School District conducted an exit survey during its capital project referendum on Oct. 16, 2018. The purpose was to collect demographic data about who voted on the capital project and information about why voters voted the way they did. The survey was voluntary and anonymous. Surveys were made available, both electronically and …

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October 16, 2018November 2, 2018

GCSD residents vote down $42.7 million capital project

On Tuesday, October 16, Guilderland Central School District residents voted down the district’s $42.7 million capital project by a tally of 1375 no votes (51 percent) to 1317 yes votes (49 percent) . “We are disappointed in the outcome, especially because it was so close. We will use the feedback from our exit poll to …

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October 4, 2018October 4, 2018

FAQ: Why is the Capital Project vote Oct. 16?

Thank you to all the GCSD community members who attended our capital project information sessions on Wednesday, Oct. 3 at the Guilderland Public Library. Polls will be open on Tuesday, Oct. 16 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. at all elementary schools for district residents to cast their ballot on a $42.7 million capital improvement …

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September 11, 2018January 29, 2021

Capital Construction Project Referendum set for Oct. 16

On Tuesday, October 16, Guilderland Central School District residents will head to the polls to decide a $42.7 million capital construction project. If approved by voters, the project will address necessary improvements to enhance the safety and security of district buildings and grounds, make learning environments healthier and more comfortable, and modernize learning spaces. If …

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September 11, 2018

GCSD BOE seeking volunteers to serve on school start times task force

In recent years, there has been a lot of discussion in local and national news about the circadian rhythms of adolescents and the amount of sleep they need to be healthy, safe and fully engaged in their learning. These discussions have suggested that the early arrival times at many high schools may contribute to students …

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July 31, 2018January 29, 2021

GCSD’s Engaged Learning Initiative (1:1 Chromebook model) to launch in 2018-19 school year

The Engaged Learning Initiative (ELI) is a program that aims to expand the walls of the classroom by providing ubiquitous access to technology for students that in turn will increase learning engagement, collaborative learning and a digital skill set. Students in grades 5-12* will receive a Chromebook for both in-school and at-home use at the start of …

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