Category: Elementary News

Website features further highlight district priorities and strategic planning The Duanesburg Central School District has partnered with ClearGov, a transparency and benchmarking platform, to launch an infographic-based fiscal transparency dashboard. This new online tool provides taxpayers with an easy-to-understand, visual breakdown of the school district’s finances, as well as insights into demographics, student performance, and information on …

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There is a new health examination form for schools that may be filled out electronically. Schools can no longer accept the health exam if it is not on the required form or the required health record equivalent. Education Law requires all New York state public school students to have a health exam when they are …

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District leaders have begun developing the 2021-22 school budget. DCS is planning for the potential impact of ongoing school aid cuts while maintaining the integrity of our school programs.  Superintendent Dr. James Niedermeier and Assistant Superintendent Jeffrey Rivenburg gave a presentation to the Board of Education during its regular meeting on Jan. 26. They outlined …

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It is estimated that 15% of students in the Capital Region — more than 11,000 students — have no internet access. That’s according to a recent survey of the school superintendents in the Capital Region BOCES.  The issue has far reaching effects for school districts in rural areas like Duanesburg Central School District, heightened in …

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In compliance with state laws, the Duanesburg Central School District recently completed testing its water sources for lead. The law requires school districts to sample all water outlets currently or potentially used for drinking or cooking purposes in buildings that may be occupied by students and to submit those samples to a state-approved lab for …

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The Duanesburg Central School District would like to thank its students, staff, families and community members for their support in the annual Toys for Tots drive. Lori Galea, who coordinates the drive at DCS, said 230 toys were donated to the cause. Your support helped spread holiday cheer during a challenging time for many students.  …

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