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October 1, 2024

Prepare for a crisis before it occurs with internal resources for school leaders

A crisis is any situation that threatens to harm students, staff, visitors or property. The School Communications Portfolio is providing two internal guidance resources on crisis communications:.
July 30, 2024

Advisory: Schools must notify parents ahead of safety drills

Beginning July 31, 2024, schools are required to notify parents and caregivers within one week of all safety drills – including fire/evacuation drills, lockdown drills and emergency dismissal drills. Additional communication-related changes for the 2024-25 school year include:
July 19, 2024

Required notifications for school districts (2024-25)

Updates to APR-ESSER fund reporting, foundation aid reporting, and idling buses on school grounds, as well as three new sections.
April 16, 2024

Explaining changes to the 2024-25 calendar to your school community

The 2024-25 school year calendar in New York includes new observances for public schools, a step toward a more inclusive experience for many children and families throughout the state.
January 16, 2024

Advisory: Gov. Hochul releases executive budget proposal

Gov. Kathy Hochul on Jan. 16 outlined her education initiatives as part of her proposed 2025 Executive Budget. While the 144-page budget proposal shows a 4.5 percent overall state spending increase over the current fiscal year, state education aid would go up 2.4 percent. The proposed $825 million increase is well short of the $3.1…
January 9, 2024

Informing your community about commemorative dates

Communications considerations Use commemorative dates as a way to showcase your school district’s culture, values and priorities. What resonates with your district’s mission, goals and initiatives? What events will be taking place that you will want or need to communicate about? Consider scheduling district events so as not to conflict with days of commemoration that…
July 13, 2023

Required notifications for school districts (2023-24)

Updates to lead testing requirements, employment law, and fiscal transparency documents.
July 5, 2023

Advisory: Remote instruction requirements added to safety plans

Safety plans must now include six components that address remote instruction in the event of an emergency.
June 15, 2023

Required notifications for school districts (2023-24)

Updates to lead testing requirements, employment law, and fiscal transparency documents.
June 14, 2023

Let families know about summer meal sites

Help students and their families access free meals in your school community this summer.

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Category: Portfolio Archive

Prepare for a crisis before it occurs with internal resources for school leaders

Advisory: Schools must notify parents ahead of safety drills

Required notifications for school districts (2024-25)

Explaining changes to the 2024-25 calendar to your school community

Advisory: Gov. Hochul releases executive budget proposal

Informing your community about commemorative dates

Required notifications for school districts (2023-24)

Advisory: Remote instruction requirements added to safety plans

Required notifications for school districts (2023-24)

Let families know about summer meal sites

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