When fourth graders at Pine Bush Elementary sat down to write persuasive letters around Earth Day, they had a specific audience in mind, and a problem to solve. Students in Samantha Motto’s class had noticed that years of play around the large trees along Carman Road had left the roots exposed, leaving the trees vulnerable. …
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On Tuesday, May 12, the Guilderland Central School District recognized employees who reached the milestones of tenure and retirement during its annual Employee Achievement Ceremony. Recognition of retirees A total of 21 employees will retire this year, collectively representing decades of service and dedication to the Guilderland Central School District. District officials thanked retirees for their …
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On May 19, Guilderland Central School District voters approved a $133,900,025 proposed budget for the 2026-27 school year by a vote of 1,355 (yes) to 617 (no), which is a 68.71%, approval. The budget carries a 4.98% increase in spending over the current year’s budget and will result in a 3.42% tax levy increase, which …
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On Tuesday, May 19, district residents will vote on the $133,900,025 proposed spending plan for the 2026-27 school year. Voters will also elect three members to the board of education and decide on the reauthorization of capital reserve funding and a bus proposition. The vote will be held on Tuesday, May 19, from 7 a.m.-9 p.m. This year, …
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At the May 5 board of education meeting, Superintendent Daniel Mayberry provided an outline of the proposed $133.9 million budget for the 2026-27 school year, along with several ballot propositions voters will consider later this month. The proposal carries a 4.98% spending increase over the current year and a 3.42% increase to the tax levy, …
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Dear Parents and Guardians, We are writing to share an important update regarding our after-school transportation. Like many districts in the region, we are experiencing a significant shortage of qualified bus drivers. This challenge is now directly impacting our district’s ability to maintain our full schedule of late bus routes. Beginning Monday, May 11, the …
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NOTICE: Meeting of the Board of Education There will be a meeting of the Guilderland Central School District Board of Education on Tuesday, May 5 at 7 p.m. The board is scheduled to hold a budget hearing. This meeting will be held in the Large Group Instruction (LGI) room at Guilderland High School and is …
The Guilderland Central School District has been named one of the nation’s Best Communities for Music Education for the 16th time, earning recognition from the NAMM Foundation for its commitment to music as part of a well‑rounded education. The national designation honors school districts that demonstrate strong support for music education through funding, participation, instructional …
The Guilderland Central School District Board of Education unanimously adopted a $133,900,025 budget for the 2026-27 school year during their Tuesday, April 14 meeting. This represents a $6,352,633 or 4.98% increase in spending over the current year. If approved, the t,ax levy would increase by 3.42%, which is the maximum allowable levy limit as defined …
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Dear GCSD community, At the March 31 meeting and workshop, the Board of Education continued its review of the district’s budget proposal for the coming year. Discussions centered around addressing the budget gap and potential restorations of proposed cuts. You can view a summary of the meeting here. We invite our community to join us …
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