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Mar 31, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Greater Amsterdam School District Board of Education Special Board Meeting
The Board awarded a contract for capital improvements at various school facilities and acted as the lead agency for a capital improvement project involving kitchen/cafeteria reconstruction and athletic field upgrades, issuing a Negative Declaration under SEQRA. The Board also approved a bond proposition for $12,000,000 to be presented to voters for district-wide construction, renovation, and improvement, adopted a formal bond resolution for the project, and scheduled a public hearing to discuss the tentative budget. An executive session was held to discuss personnel matters and legal advice.
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The meeting addressed several administrative and financial matters. Key topics included a status update on the Tecler Lighthouse, reports from the Assistant Superintendent & Director of Curriculum & Instruction K-12, and committee reports from Audit/Finance and Board Policies. The Board approved a combined set of resolutions (244 through 261, and 263 through 274) with one vote. Financially, the Board approved internal claims totaling $12,828,587.64 across various funds, approved the auction/disposal of unrepairable equipment like Hydrocollators and AEDs, and accepted the Treasurer's Report for January. Resolutions also included accepting Internal Audits for Risk Assessment for 2025-26, approving a donation from Community Bank for the Indoor Drumline, accepting recommendations from the Committee on Pre-School Special Education and the Committee on Special Education for 2025-26 and 2026-27, and approving various contractual agreements. These contracts involved appointing a District Medical Director via Infinity Vitalis, LLC, securing residential educational services for a student via The Children's Home of Wyoming Conference, obtaining Health and Welfare Services from Saratoga Springs City School District, and approving Music Therapy Services for one student. Professional development agreements were approved with Common Thread LLC/CASDA and Alyssa Sabbatino Goldberg. The Board adopted the 2026-2027 Elementary and Secondary School Calendars. Personnel actions included approving resignations, probationary appointments (Senior Account Clerk), provisional appointments (Registered Occupational Therapist, Senior Custodian), and stipends/appointments for coordinators, curriculum leaders, mentors, advisors, special class aides, and coaches. Unpaid leaves of absence were approved, along with a list of substitutes. The Board also entered into executive session to discuss the work history of an individual and seek legal counsel advice. Finally, the Board accepted the resignation of Karen Francisco and authorized a settlement agreement.
Jan 1, 2026·StrategicPlan
Board
Greater Amsterdam School District District Comprehensive Improvement Plan 2026-2027
This District Comprehensive Improvement Plan outlines a strategic roadmap focused on enhancing high-quality Tier 1 instruction, ensuring every student thrives, and addressing systemic inequities. Key pillars include establishing a shared understanding of teaching and learning, implementing district-level actions to support teacher development and rigorous instruction, and fostering comprehensive student support structures for academic, behavioral, and attendance needs. The plan aims to achieve consistent instructional quality, equitable access to opportunities, and improved outcomes for all students by mitigating staffing, enrollment/participation, and funding disparities.
Sep 17, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Board of Education Regular Board Meeting
The meeting included discussions and resolutions on various topics, such as approval of internal claims, auction or disposal of unrepairable equipment, treasurer's reports, and cooperative bidding for cafeteria commodities. Approvals were granted for service agreements with Whispering Pines Preschool and Fulmont Head Start for UPK programs, as well as agreements with Marissa Darling for tutoring services, the City of Amsterdam for law enforcement and ambulance services, and St. Mary's Institute for school nurse services. The board also approved the appointment of Dignity Act Coordinators and revisions to policy #1210. Personnel resolutions included approvals of resignations, appointments, and leaves of absence. The board also discussed and approved an MOA with the Amsterdam Teachers' Association Contract Extension. Wendy Swezey was elected Vice-President of the Board of Education.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
