Due to unused snow days, the Memorial Day weekend will be extended. There will be no school on Friday, May 25, 2012 and Tuesday, May 29, 2012. Students will report to school on Wednesday, May 30, 2012.
There will be an Early Dismissal of Elementary Students at Rensselaer Park and Turnpike School on Thursday, June 21st. Dismissal will be at 11:45 a.m.
2012-2013 Proposed Budget
For the 2012-2013 Proposed Budget please click here.
The Property Tax Cap
The process of developing the 2012-13 School Budget is underway for the Lansingburgh Central School District. The biggest change in budgeting comes in the form of the New York State Property Tax Cap, enacted by the Legislature in June of 2011. In order to help our community understand the implications of this tax cap, we have put together some informational materials for your review.
Understanding New York’s Property Tax Levy Cap
Capital Region BOCES has put together a concise explanation of the property tax cap. Please click here to see the entire publication.
Lansingburgh Central School District Capital
Improvement Project
Capital Improvement Project Update
The Lansingburgh Central School District had a successful bid opening for the next phase of the $18.5 Million dollar Capital Improvement Project. Bids were opened for the Athletic fieldwork; asbestos removal, flooring, lighting and HVAC improvements in all buildings. The work will begin this spring and finish in the late summer of 2013. The District worked with legal counsel in voting to accept the bid from the lowest responsible bidder, and all proper bidding procedures and protocols were followed.
Please see the attached link that clearly explains what can be done when an error on a bid occurs.
http://www.p12.nysed.gov/facplan/articles/D04_capital_construction_bids.html#
To view the January 18, 2012 Capital Improvement Project Presentation please click here.
Beginning March 1, 2012 CENTRAL REGISTRATION
STARTING MARCH 1, 2012, THE DISTRICT IS IMPLEMENTING A CENTRAL REGISTRATION PROCESS. RATHER THAN GO TO EACH INDIVIDUAL SCHOOL, YOU WILL BE ASKED TO COMPLETE THE REGISTRATION PACKET FOR EACH CHILD AND RETURN IT TO THE DISTRICT OFFICE AT 576 FIFTH AVE., BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 8:30 AND 3:00, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY. REGISTRATION FORMS ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE WEBSITE, DISTRICT OFFICE, OR IN EACH SCHOOL, BUT MUST BE RETURNED TO THE DISTRICT OFFICE TO START THE PROCESS.
Universal Prekindergarten Registration
Universal prekindergarten registrations are still being accepted at the district office between the hours of 8:30 and 3:30 Monday through Friday. There are still openings.
Education Speaks
Education Speaks is devoted to a thoughtful discussion of the issues shaping public education in New York’s Greater Capital Region and beyond.
Ed Speaks is sponsored by Capital Region BOCES, in collaboration with Questar III BOCES, HFM BOCES, WSWHE BOCES, Herkimer BOCES and the Genesee Valley Educational Partnership. The mission of Education Speaks is to work toward smart solutions to education’s biggest problems.
For more information regarding Ed Speaks please click on the following link.
www.educationspeaks.org
Capital Zone Physical Education Student Leadership Award Winners
The teachers and Staff of Turnpike would like to congratulate this year’s Capital Zone Physical Education Student Leadership Award winners. Each year, this award is given to students for outstanding leadership and excellence in Physical Education. This year, nine students were chosen by the Physical Educations Teachers, Mr. Broomhead, Mr. Reynolds and Ms. McDonough to represent Turnpike Elementary School. The honorees include:
Ethan Dillenbeck
Mason Little
Dante Marceline
Jason Stamas
Nathan Foster
Brionna Daniels
Natalia Gerena
Hannah Jacobs
Rileigh McBride
Congratulations to this year’s recipients!!!
Elementary Music Boosters Pizza Hut Fundraiser Night
Come support the Elementary Music Boostersby attending Pizza Hut Fundraiser Night Tuesday - Thursday, May 22nd - May 24th from 4-9 p.m. Click here to for more details.
RPI STEP Program (Science and Technology Entry program)
The RPI STEP program is funded by the New York State Department of Education. It is designed to assist disadvantaged secondary students and those from minority groups under-represented in scientific, technical and health-related professions to acquire the skills, attitudes and abilities to pursue professional or pre-professional study in postsecondary degree programs in scientific, technical and health-related fields. The program's initiatives focus on developing problem solving and critical thinking skills through a range of enrichment activities that include student development, leadership opportunities, career exploration, college preparation, internships, and parent workshops. Rensselaer activities occur after school and Saturdays during the school year, and in the summer. RPI supports students entering grades 7 through 12 attending its partner schools listed below, as well as students who live in neighboring communities as space permits.
- Doyle Middle School & Troy High School
- Knickerbacker Middle School & Lansingburgh High School
- Catholic Central High School
- LaSalle Institute
On the 20th Anniversary of the Science & Technology Entry Program in 2007, the New York State Department of Education gave Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute a Certificate of Appreciation, in recognition of its commitment, dedication, vision and leadership for its Charter Program preparing scholars to become future professionals in the Scientific, Technical and Pre-licensure fields.
To view more about the STEP Program or to see if you are eligible to apply, click on the link below:
http://doso.rpi.edu/update.do?catcenterkey=88 (link to RPI website with STEP Info – includes application for STEP)
Questions can be directed to Eileen Culliton at LHS (233-6806) or LHS Guidance Counselors (233-6806).
Board of Education approves Annual Professional Performance Review for Building Principals and Teachers
The Board of Education of the Lansingburgh Central School District, in public session at its meeting of August 31, 2011, adopted the Annual Professional Performance Plan for the 2011-2012 school year, pursuant to the requirements of Education Law §3012-c and accompanying regulations of the Board of Regents and the Commissioner of Education.
Annual Professional Performance Review (“APPR”) supports the professional growth of educators. This review system should provide timely feedback, an opportunity to acknowledge educators’ strengths as well as their weakness and an opportunity for growth as an educator.
This APPR system will be a significant factor in all employment decisions including but not limited to:
- Retention
- Tenure Determination
- Termination
- Supplemental compensation
- Promotion
- Professional Development
- Coaching
For more information please click here
Tutoring Beyond the Classroom
Have a paper due? Falling behind with your classwork?
Just need to ask a few questions? Beyond the Classroom is a program offering free tutoring to students ages 8 and up in all subjects. That's everything from Spelling to Chemistry! For registration information please click here.
Dear KMS Parent/Guardian:
Knickerbacker Middle School is identified as a School in Corrective Action for English Language Arts based upon criteria of the No Child Left Behind Act. Although the school has met the established federal and state benchmarks or Adequate Yearly Progress for total student population in math, it did not do so in the 2005-2006, 2007-2008, 2009-2010, and 2010-2011 school years for students with disabilities and in 2010-2011 for other subgroups on the English Language Arts Assessments. For more information please click here.
Mr. Shaun Paolino
Building Principal
KMS Students Eligible for Supplemental Educational Services
Dear Parents and Guardians of KMS students,
Your child is eligible for supplemental educational services through the No Child Left Behind Act. Knickerbacker Middle School is identified as a school in need of improvement and any KMS student eligible for free and reduced lunch is eligible for free tutoring.
Click here for a list of tutoring service provider programs for your child. These programs are funded through federal Title I and have been approved by the State Education Department. When deciding which tutoring program is best for you child, you may want to ask these questions.
When and where will the tutoring take place (at school, home, a community center)?
How often and for how many hours in total will your child be tutored?
What programs, by grade levels and subject areas, are available for your child? What type of instruction will the tutor use (small group, one-on-one, or the computer)?
What are the tutors’ qualifications?
Can the tutor help if your child has disabilities or is learning English?
Is transportation available to and from where the tutoring will take place?
To register your KMS student for SES tutoring services complete the registration form and send the completed form to Knickerbacker Middle School or contact KMS guidance.
You will be contacted by Knickerbacker Middle School telling you when the tutoring will start.
Please call Mr. Paolino or your child's guidance counselor at 233-6811 if you have any questions about these services.
SES Registration Form
What Tutors Offer
OPT OUT Permission to Use Student Photographs
Lansingburgh Central School District may, at times, use photographs, photographic images, names, audio recordings, and/or video recordings of students for purposes of general publicity and/or student recruitment in publications, public relations, promotions, publicity and advertising. Should a parent or guardian NOT want their student to be photographed or recorded, please view and sign the Lansingburgh CSD OPT OUT Permission to Use Student Photographs form and return it to your students principal. For a copy of the form please click here.
State of New York Department of Health Alert
Seasonal Flu Guide for Parents
The Center for Disease Control is advising that everyone over 6 months of age get the flu vaccine this year. They have combined the formula so one vaccine can prevent the seasonal flu and swine flu. It is recommended that you check with your health care provider to schedule. Children under age 8 may be recommended for more than one dose but only your health care provider can advise you on the decision. No shortages of vaccines are predicted. This recommendation is meant to expand protection and prevent spread of the disease. For more information on flu vaccines please click here.
Nutrition Audit Reports
On September 14, 2009 the New York State Comptroller’s Office released two Audit Reports, Nutrition in School Districts Across New York State and another specific to findings at the Lansingburgh Central School District. These documents may be downloaded below:
Equal Opportunity Notice
The Lansingburgh Central School District hereby advises students, parents, employees and the general public that it offers employment, programs and educational opportunities, including vocational education opportunities, without regard to gender, race, color, national origin, handicap or any other legally protected status.
Grievance procedures are available to interested persons by contacting the person listed below.
Inquiries regarding this nondiscrimination policy may be directed to: Title IX Coordinator (sex discrimination) and Section 504 Coordinator (handicap discrimination)
Title IX Coordinator: Katherine Oboyski-Butler, Assistant Superintendent, phone (518) 233-6850
Section 504 Coordinator: Barbara Sperling, PPS Director, phone (518) 233-6850