Lisha Kill Middle School DARE Officer Enjoys New Role Working With Children

Posted on January 26, 2012

By Katie McManus, Colonie Central High School Senior

Working with middle-age school children to help set them on the right path in life is a new role for Colonie Police Officer Becky Reuker, but it’s one she is enjoying. full story

Mandate Relief For The Long Haul

Posted on January 26, 2012

ALBANY — Gov. Andrew Cuomo's 11-member Mandate Relief Council made its formal debut on Wednesday, and they promised that they weren't going away any time soon.
Council members will explore ways to trim or even reduce unneeded mandates, or regulations that are imposed on local governments and school districts and which drive up their costs and consequently, the amount of money they charge property taxpayers. full story

Roessleville's Top Teacher Segment Airs

Posted on January 25, 2012

The WNYT NewsChannel 13 segment featuring Roessleville's Elementary School's Susan Meyer as a Top Teacher aired on January 25. Each year, NewsChannel 13 travels to a dozen schools to highlight some of the best educators in the Capital Region. The station visited Roessleville to interview Meyer and her second grade students. View Story

School Nutrition Professionals, District Welcome Release of Final School Meal Nutrition Standards

Posted on january 25, 2012

The School Nutrition Association (SNA), representing 55,000 school nutrition professionals nationwide, joins South Colonie Schools in welcoming the release of the US Department of Agriculture’s final regulations (pdf) updating the meal pattern for school breakfast and lunch. full story

Obama Wants Lower College Costs, Higher Dropout Age

Posted on January 25, 2012

President Obama gave college affordability a prominent place in his domestic agenda during his annual State of the Union address, calling directly on universities to hold down costs in order to make higher education more accessible to the middle class. He outlined a set of proposals that include threatening universities with a loss of federal money if they are unable to tamp down tuition. full story

CCHS Track and Field Teams Ranked No. 4 in USA

Posted on January 24, 2012

The Colonie Central High School Boys and Girls Track and Field Teams are ranked as the fourth Best Program in the United States. full story

U.S. Secretary of Education: It's Time to Create Race to Top Program for School Districts

Posted on january 19, 2012

Flush with $550 million in new Race to the Top money, U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan said he intends to use the vast majority of it to design a new competition just for school districts. full story

Reforms To State Pensions, Schools Top Cuomo’s Budget Message

Posted on january 17, 2012

Gov. Andrew Cuomo has released his budget proposal for the coming fiscal year, a plan which ties a share of school funding to the adoption of a statewide teacher evaluation system. Under his plan, school districts and unions would have to agree on a new teacher evaluation system by Jan. 17, 2013, or risk giving up increases in funding. full story

In-Person Continuing Education Registration Now Over, But Still Time To Sign Up For Classes

Posted on january 13, 2012

In-person registration is over, but you can still sign up for your favorite Continuing Education classes for the spring program. Check the Continuing Ed homepage for full classes and if yours isn’t listed you can still register through the mail. Decisions are made one week prior to the start of each class to determine if there are enough participants for the class to take place, so don’t delay! view full courses, changes, cancellations

South Colonie Moves Forward on State APPR Regulations

Posted on january 11, 2012

While Governor Cuomo makes the headlines by criticizing school districts for failing to make adequate progress on developing a new system for evaluating teacher/principal performance, South Colonie continues to move forward on the plan within the timeframe of the law. full story

CCHS Technology Department Offers Most Diverse Selection of Courses in New York State

Posted on January 11, 2012

Colonie Central High School’s Technology Department has one of the most diverse selections of course offerings in the New York State. Between now and 2018, the industries harboring the greatest projected job growth are those with a connection to technology or require technological literacy. full story

Board of Education Begins 2012-2013 Budget Development Process

Posted on january 11, 2012

The South Colonie Board of Education began the 2012-13 budget development process on January 10, leading up to the public vote on Tuesday, May 15th. For a complete list of additional upcoming public budget meetings, click here (pdf).

New York Education Chief Backs Reform Plan

Posted on january 6, 2012

New York's Education Commissioner John King Jr. said he has "no problem" with the appointment of a bipartisan commission to propose reforms to the state's education system, and he looks forward to working with it. full story

Governor's State of the State Address Focuses on Educational Reform

Posted on january 4, 2012

Governor Cuomo has delivered his second State of the State address. Prior to the address, there was rumor of a new governor's commission to recommend education reform. That prediction came true and was featured in the governor's comments regarding education. No details regarding the new commission have been released as of today. For other highlights of his address that directly affect school districts and students, click here.

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Mr. Jonathan Buhner

Superintendent

(518) 869-3576

102 Loralee Drive

Albany, New York 12205