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  • Update to meningococcal vaccine requirements

    Last year, New York state began requiring students entering grades 7 and 12 to be vaccinated against meningococcal disease. For the 2017-18 school year, students entering eighth grade who did not receive their first dose on or before the start of seventh grade must also meet the requirement. The School Communications Portfolio has compiled information…

  • Fiscal transparency law includes new reporting requirements

    A law, approved in 2016, aimed at increasing the transparency of New York state school district finances will take effect in school fiscal year 2017-18. The new statute – Chapter 514 of the Laws of 2016 — will require districts to post certain budget and finance documents on their websites, if one exists, and will…

  • Districts required to communicate meal charge policies

    Let staff and families know your school’s policy for charging school meals to student accounts.

  • Build parents’ awareness of school safety drills

    Download Portfolio’s handout to help parents understand required safety drills.

  • Child abuse and neglect notification requirements

    The Capital Region BOCES School Communications Portfolio has prepared a package of materials with all the tools school districts need to comply with

  • Speaking about student gender identity

    To help administrators speak with parents, guardians and community members about this polarizing issue, the Capital Region BOCES School Communications Portfolio has developed an easy-to-digest FAQ.

  • Glossary of tests

    The School Communications Portfolio created a glossary that defines the various local, state and other types of assessments schools administer to gain valuable insight and feedback on what and how students are learning. This glossary may be printed and made available as a handout or shared via school websites, social media or by other means,…

  • Student Gender Identity FAQ

    The School Communications Portfolio developed an FAQ on gender identity that is intended as an internal document for school officials, district superintendents and other appropriate administrators, who may in turn want to share it with staff. This Word document includes a highlighted area on page 4 for customization, if applicable. We started with an internal…

  • Understanding the rights of transgender students: A guide for schools

    The State Education Department released guidance on the topic of transgender and gender nonconforming students in July 2015. The School Communications Portfolio developed a plain-language summary for school officials based on that guidance. The summary has been vetted by outside experts to ensure it accurately represents the state’s guidance. The summary is intended for your general…

  • Understanding the Alternative Veterans Tax Exemption

    Help taxpayers understand the impact of this tax exemption

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