Category: Portfolio Archive
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Districts must develop and post “Prohibition Against Meal Shaming” plans
Policies prohibiting “meal shaming” should be available on district websites.
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Vaping 101: What every parent should know
There are hundreds of e-cigarette brands on the market, and they are now the most commonly used tobacco products among youth. Middle and high school students are increasingly using these battery-operated devices, often marketed as a healthier alternative to traditional cigarettes, to inhale nicotine, THC and various synthetic chemicals. And that has health officials –…
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5 Tips To Help School Leaders Navigate Change
Ready-to-Use Internal Guidance Document Let’s face it: Change is hard. Whether it’s closing a school building, altering school start times, making large-scale staffing shifts or increasing academic standards, making big changes in school districts can be challenging. Emotions can run high when children are involved or there’s tradition or money on the table. Fortunately, successfully…
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Find out how residents feel with an exit survey
Want to know what your voters really think about your budget? Ask them with an exit survey.
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Budget 101: Balancing the Budget
The School Communications Portfolio has updated last year’s simple, graphic fact sheet to help school districts explain to voters what it takes to balance the annual school budget.
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Reserve Funds: Saving for the Future
The School Communications Portfolio has prepared a fact sheet to help school districts explain the purpose, rules, benefits and types of reserve funds in New York. Consider sharing this fact sheet with school boards, employees, taxpayers and other key stakeholder groups during meetings, in a mailing or as part of budget publications.
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Students experiencing homelessness have a right to be educated
Ensure that families are aware of their rights under the McKinney-Vento Act.
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Capital Improvement Project Infographic
What is a capital improvement project? Give your community the answer with the new capital projects infographic from the School Communications Portfolio.
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Advisory: Board of Regents adopts Next Generation Learning Standards for ELA and Math
On Sept. 11, 2017, the Board of Regents adopted the Next Generation Learning Standards in English language arts (ELA) and mathematics. These standards replace the controversial Common Core Learning Standards and will be rolled out slowly over the next few years in order to provide adequate time for professional development and curriculum design. Here are…
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Recent Portfolio Releases
- Required notifications for school districts (2025-26)
- Smart device ban in New York schools includes communication and engagement requirements
- Executive budget proposal includes 2% minimum Foundation Aid increase for schools
- Considering state and federal holidays, contingency days and weather closings when preparing the 2025-26 school calendar
- Prepare for a crisis before it occurs with internal resources for school leaders