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Dear GCSD families, The Guilderland Central School District has launched a culture and climate survey to gather feedback from families, staff and students in grades 3-12 about their experiences in our schools. A positive school climate is essential to the well-being of our entire community. Your input will help the district strengthen communication, collaboration and …

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Dear GCSD families, At the Nov. 18 board meeting, two important topics were discussed that we want to be sure you are aware of: changes to school election locations and the results of our recent ThoughtExchange survey. On May 29, 2025, Albany County informed the district that it no longer has the capacity to support …

Continue reading “Nov. 21 update: School election changes, and listening to and celebrating our community”

A message from Superintendent Mayberry Dear GCSD families, I want to thank everyone who participated in the recent ThoughtExchange survey. Your input provides valuable insights that help me better understand our school community and guide my work as I learn, listen and lead. I will present the ThoughtExchange results to the community at the next …

Continue reading “Nov. 14 update: Next steps from community feedback; inclement weather procedures”

Dear Families, We want to share an important update that may affect some members of our community. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will not be issued on Nov. 1, 2025. New York State is responding by providing $30 million in emergency food aid to …

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Dear GCSD families, As we move through October, I continue to be inspired by the ways our school community comes together to celebrate one another and contribute to the success of our district.  Celebrating our outstanding employees Before this week’s Board of Education meeting, 15 members of our GCSD team were honored at this year’s …

Continue reading “Oct. 24 update: Strengthening connections”

More than 40 years ago, the Guilderland Board of Education established a committee to evaluate the contributions of district employees who have significantly impacted the Guilderland Central School District. Since then, over 500 staff members have been recognized for their exceptional service. The Employee Recognition Award is presented annually to celebrate the hard work and …

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The district is seeking interested community representatives to serve on the Board of Education Audit Committee.  The Audit Committee consists of three members of the Board of Education, appointed annually, and two representatives from the community.  The Audit Committee typically meets monthly during the school year during early mornings.  Currently, we have a need for …

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