The nine-member South Colonie Board of Education meets regularly on the first and third Tuesday of each month. Exceptions are made to avoid conflicts with religious holy days, state and national conferences or extended recess periods.
The meetings begin with a closed Executive Session at 7 p.m. followed by an open meeting beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the District Office Board Room, 102 Loralee Drive, Albany, New York 12205.
Meetings may also be held at the various school buildings and in those cases, advance notice of the meeting is given on this web site. The Board of Education holds special meetings as needed.
Board of Education members are elected to five-year terms. Elections are held each year on the third Tuesday in May. Polls are open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the district's five elementary schools. There is no voting at the middle schools or high school.
Standard Work Day and Reporting Resolution 2011-2012 School Year
Be it resolves that the South Colonie Central School District hereby establishes the following standard work force days for elected and appointed officials and will report the following days worked to the New York State and Local Employees Retirement System based on the record of activities maintained and submitted by these officials to the clerk of the Board of Education. view the resolution (pdf)
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Budget Q & A Session Thursday Night at Veeder School
Posted on february 5, 2012
The South Colonie Board of Education will hold a special open Question and Answer session on the 2012-13 district budget development process on Thursday, February 9, 7 p.m., in the Veeder Elementary School cafetorium. For a complete list of additional upcoming budget meetings, click here (pdf).
Board of Education Begins 2012-2013 Budget Development Process
Posted on january 11, 2012
The South Colonie Board of Education began the 2012-2013 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).
NYS School Boards Association Tells Governor School Board Members Have Long Been Lobbyists for School Children
Posted on january 6, 2012
The New York State School Boards Association responded to Governor Cuomo's State of the State address this week, claiming board members have long been lobbyist for public school children. To hear what they have to say, click here to view a YouTube video.
Board of Education Honors Safe Schools Committee Members
Posted on november 2, 2011
The South Colonie Board of Education honored three Town of Colonie employees in November for their longtime service, support and dedication as members of the district's Safe School Committee. Presented with President's Spotlight awards by board President Leonard Motto were Peter Berry, Deputy Director of the Colonie Emergency Medical Service; Colonie Police Officer Lt. Paul Brannigan, and Peter Latanzio, Chief of the Colonie Fire Service. full story
Board of Education Hosts District Tenure Reception
Posted on september 20, 2011
The South Colonie Board of Education honored 21 of the district’s finest administrators, teachers, teaching assistants, counselors and media specialists in September for their recent tenure appointments. A reception was held at the South Colonie District Office where Board President Leonard Motto joined Superintendent Jonathan Buhner and other board members and administrators in presenting the honorees with certificates for this accomplishment. Congratulations to all! view a photo gallery
Board of Education Adopts New Tax Rates
Posted on August 30, 2011
The South Colonie Board of Education adopted new district property tax rates for the 2011-12 school year at its meeting Tuesday night. The new rates are $24.66 per $1,000 assessed value for South Colonie home and business owners, $19.31 per $1,000 in Guilderland, and $16.65 per $1,000 in Niskayuna. For further information on the 2011-2012 district property tax rates and STAR exemptions for the current school year click here (pdf). Click here for information on the new 2% STAR tax cap.
Board
of Education Appoints Jason Semo New
Supervisor of Physical Education & Athletics
Posted on august 9, 2011
Jason Semo is the new South Colonie Supervisor of Physical Education, Athletics and Intramurals effective August 15th. He was appointed by the Board of Education Tuesday night and replaces David Foust, who retired on June 30. full story
Board of Education Names Motto New President, Ryan Vice President
Posted july 13, 2011
The South Colonie Board of Education voted on Tuesday, July 12, to name Leonard Motto as the new board President for the 2011-2012 school year. James (Tim) Ryan was named Vice President. Motto takes over in that role for Brian Casey, who has served as board President for the past two years. Motto was Vice President for the past two years.
