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Today, the district learned that one district-wide employee tested positive for COVID-19. The district is working under Albany County guidelines to determine who needs to quarantine and is contacting those individuals. As a reminder, during the April break (April 5-9), we will send a summary of any new cases for the week on Friday, April …
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New cases and notifications over April break Today, the district learned that three school community members tested positive for COVID-19; two are connected to Lynnwood Elementary School and one to Guilderland High School. The principals from each school are working under Albany County guidelines to determine who needs to quarantine and contact those individuals. Similar …
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The GCSD Board of Education is reviewing the proposed 2021-22 draft budget during a budget workshop on Tuesday, March 30, 2021. Results from the school community’s Thoughtexchange are part of the agenda. As a stakeholder of the district, we appreciate and value your input about the budget! How to stay informed Watch the March 23 …
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Today, the district learned of one individual connected to the Guilderland High School testing positive for COVID-19. The high school’s principal, Michael Piscitelli, is working under Albany County guidelines to determine who needs to quarantine, and he is in the process of contacting those individuals.
At the Guilderland Central School District, we believe all school community members deserve to be seen, safe and welcome. The district is continuously looking for ways to acknowledge challenges, identify needed changes and find new ways to foster a safe, diverse school environment where all are heard, seen, safe, valued, respected and welcome. Here are …
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Today, the district learned of one individual connected to the Guilderland High School testing positive for COVID-19. The high school’s principal, Michael Piscitelli, is working under Albany County guidelines to determine who needs to quarantine, and he is in the process of contacting those individuals. Additional Information The first draft of the budget presented, tell …
Continue reading “March 25: One new case and a reminder about domestic travel”
In partnership with the National Inventors Hall of Fame® (NIHF), Guilderland Central School District is pleased to offer the nationally acclaimed Camp Invention® program to children entering first through sixth grade this fall. This exciting, weeklong summer adventure provides opportunities for open-ended exploration of science, technology, engineering and more! Children rotate through various hands-on activities …
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During the GCSD Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, March 23, Superintendent Dr. Wiles shared information about our planning for the 2021-22 school year, and Assistant Superintendent for Business Neil Sanders presented a draft 2021-22 proposed budget. Watch the recording of the March 23 meeting on the GHS Media YouTube page View the presentation slides …
New cases to report Today, March 22, the district learned of one individual associated with Farnsworth Middle School who tested positive for COVID-19. FMS Principal Michael Laster is working with Albany County Department of Health guidance to determine what school community members need to quarantine, and those individuals are being contacted. New domestic travel guidelines …
Continue reading “March 22: One new case, updated travel advisory and important upcoming dates”
At its March 16, 2021 meeting, the GCSD Board of Education approved an updated version of the 2020-21 Project S.A.V.E. School Safety Plan that includes a Pandemic Continuity of Operations Plan. The district-wide plan has been developed to meet the requirements of subsection (2)(m) of Education Law §2801-a, which requires public employers to prepare a …
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