Heather Quinn

The Board of Education convened to discuss and take action on special education contracts. Key agenda items included the approval of an agreement with Deidre Muldoon, PhD, for services spanning from June 2026 through June 2027, and the approval of an agreement with Upstate Neuropsychological & Behavioral Health Services effective through May 31, 2027.

The Board of Education meeting included special reports recognizing various student and staff achievements, such as Kids Care and Art and Music Appreciation Month. Key actions included the approval of personnel items, tenure memos, and special education placements and contracts. The Board authorized the BOCES administrative budget and held a vote for BOCES board candidates. Furthermore, they approved the revised part-time wage scale for 2026-2027, pesticide treatment of a school field, student trips, and several memoranda of agreement with staff associations. The Board also approved the amended 2026-2027 school calendar, the creation of new memorial and data scholarships, business office reports, and accepted various donations.

The Board of Education meeting focused on a departmental budget overview, specifically covering the Transportation, Maintenance, and Custodial departments. Key topics included equipment and vehicle replacement plans, facility maintenance projects such as security upgrades and lead water testing, staffing data, and an analysis of custodial service benchmarks. Additionally, the Board reviewed debt service obligations related to bonds and planned interfund transfers to the capital, school lunch, and special aid funds.

This document outlines the North Colonie Central Schools' approach to instructional technology, including the 1:1 Chromebook initiative designed to enhance teaching and learning for 21st-century learners. It emphasizes responsible technology use, digital citizenship, and student data privacy, particularly concerning the use of G Suite for Education. The plan references the 2022-2025 Instructional Technology Plan and details ongoing efforts through the Smart Schools Investment Plan to upgrade classroom technology and strengthen network infrastructure.

This Strategic Plan for North Colonie Central School District outlines key priorities including Academic Excellence, Equity, and Social-Emotional Health. The plan details significant capital investments and facility improvements as the primary means to achieve these objectives. It focuses on advancing academic and extracurricular facilities, modernizing learning environments, improving infrastructure, ensuring equitable access to resources, and creating supportive, welcoming spaces for students. The plan includes projects to be funded through capital reserves and a comprehensive proposed capital project involving new classroom additions, science lab renovations, auditorium reconstruction, and other essential infrastructure upgrades.