What's New
The Lansingburgh School District wants to provide you with information that is important, timely and convenient for you to access. We are attempting to do so in a format that is useful and helpful for the environment, while saving costs.
With this in mind, we have begun phasing out printed publications and notices to the extent possible in favor of sharing information on our website, www.lansingburgh.org. This is a cost effective and environmentally friendly way of keeping the community informed about our schools.
For more information about the district and each school, please download our district brochure.
Superintendent’s Message - 2010 Census
The 2010 National Census will occur this month. It is critical that all children and their families are counted. The United States Constitution requires a national census every ten years for the purposes of reapportioning Congressional House Representatives. In addition, census data directly affect how more than $400 billion dollars per year in federal funding is distributed to state and local government. For more information on how the census works and its importance to our community, please download the attached letter and flyer.
Lansingburgh Top Graduates
Congratulations to Lansingburgh High School seniors (pictured below from left to right), Alyssa Fane (Valedictorian), Micaela Barker (Salutatorian), and Sarah Conlen (Honor Graduate) for earning top honors in their graduating class.
Second Marking Period Honor Roll
The Lansingburgh Central School District would like to announce their second marking period Honor Roll. [View full honor roll listing]
Odyssey of the Mind Competition Results
Teams representing all four Lansingburgh Central School District schools competed in the Region Four Odyssey of the Mind Tournament held February 27th at Rensselaer High School. Our students joined more than 400 students from area counties as they were challenged to solve open-ended problems that range from building mechanical devices to presenting a clever play. [More information and results]
Special Education Review
The New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) Office of Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities (VESID) has initiated a Special Education Quality Assurance focused review in Lansingburgh School District during the 2009-2010 school year. The purpose of this IDEA Effective Instructional Practices Focused Review is to assess the district’s compliance with selected federal and state laws and regulations governing the education of students with disabilities as well as its ability to meet key performance indicators identified by NYSED. These reviews are regularly scheduled every few years.
The review will be conducted by VESID’s Special Education Quality Assurance office and staff from the Special Education Training and Resource Center (SETRC) and will include representatives from the school district. The review will involve a review of school records of selected students with disabilities, classroom visitations and staff interviews. In addition, several meetings of the Committee on Special Education will be observed. Further information may be obtained by contacting VESID’s Special Education Quality Assurance office in your region and/or by contacting your school district’s Special Education Office at 233-6808.
Superintendent’s Message
Governor Paterson recently released his proposed 2010-11 budget for New York State. Included is a reduction in state aid to schools. For the Lansingburgh Central School District this would result in an estimated $778,783 less in state aid. Also, the Governor’s proposed budget includes some additional expenses that may be incurred by the District. These include additional costs for summer special education services and preschool special education services. The dollar value of these additional expenses has not been determined at this time. [More information]
Capital Project Update
Bids for the $2.9M capital project work that was approved by the voters in February 2008 were approved by the Board of Education at the December 22, 2009 meeting. The project includes conversion of a classroom to a health office, technology classroom renovation, and HVAC upgrades at the high school. Middle school work includes renovations of the auditorium, masonry renovations to the exterior of the building and HVAC upgrades. At Turnpike School redesign of the bus loop, auxiliary parking, power and data upgrades, installation of security door hardware, HVAC upgrades, replacement of exhaust fans and classroom white boards are included in the project. Work to take place at Rensselaer Park School includes replacement of the gym/cafeteria folding partition wall, installation of security door hardware, power and data upgrades, HVAC upgrades, replacement of exhaust fans and installation of white boards. These projects will begin in spring 2010 and conclude during the fall of 2010. Because of work being done at Turnpike School, Knickerbacker Middle School and Lansingburgh High School, the secondary summer school will be housed at Rensselaer Park School and it is likely that we will be unable to offer an elementary summer school program in 2010.
If you have questions regarding the capital improvements that are planned contact Superintendent George Goodwin at ggoodwin@lansingburgh.org or at 233-6850, ext. 3400.
Superintendent’s Message
The Lansingburgh Central School District Board of Education has begun the budget development process for the 2010-2011 school year. District residents are invited and encouraged to attend Board workshops and meetings as the budget that will be presented to the voters on May 18, 2010 is developed.
Click here to access the Budget Development Calendar.
Board workshops are usually held at the District Office, 576 Fifth Avenue, Troy, NY 12182 beginning at 7:15 p.m. Board meetings begin at 7:30 p.m. and will be held in various locations in the schools. Please contact Theresa Broderick, the District Clerk at 233-6850, ext. 3400 or tbroderi@lansingburgh.org for information on the locations for specific meetings.
If you have questions or comments regarding the development of the 2010-2011 school year budget, please contact me at 233-6850, ext. 3400 or ggoodwin@lansingburgh.org.
Information for Students and Parents - H1N1 Flu
During the spring of 2009 a new flu virus started making people sick in the United States and throughout the world. At first this illness was called “swine flu,” but now you may hear it called novel (new) H1N1 influenza. To date, most people effected with the novel H1N1 flu virus have experienced mild to moderate illness, similar to seasonal flu. However, the flu can be serious, and many more people may get the flu this school year. For more information, please download and view the following information:
- Letters to Parents from the Rensselaer County Department of Health
- Influenza information and recommendations - 11/5/09
- Vaccine recommendations - 10/27/09
- Informational flyer on the H1N1 influenza
- Informational flyer on the H1N1 Vaccine - Flu Shot
- Informational flyer on the H1N1 Vaccine - Nasal Spray
In order to prevent the spread of disease, including swine flu (H1N1), please remind your children of the importance of washing hands with soap and warm water before eating, after blowing their nose or using the toilet. Our custodians are taking special care in cleaning bathrooms and locker rooms. The district is also providing hand sanitizers in each classroom, and encourages all staff and students to utilize it as needed.
KMS Students Eligible for Supplemental Educational Services
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 tutoring. [More information]
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:
After School Program
Beginning September 2009, KMS students will have the opportunity to participate in the Advantage Afterschool Program provided at no cost by Berkshire Farm Center. This program will run school days from 2:20 until 5:20pm. It will be a safe environment for our students to participate in fun and educational activities such as sports, arts and crafts, homework help, and much more. For more information, please contact Shane Wailes at (518) 649-0925 or swailes@berkshirefarm.org.