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  • Educate your community about the budget process

    Share frequently asked questions, handouts and Portfolio’s “School Budgets Explained in 60 Seconds” video with voters

  • Communicate effectively about the 2% tax cap

    When is 2% not 2%? When it’s a tax levy limit.

  • Advisory: Promoting the 988 mental health helpline

    This post provides considerations for communicating about the newly established Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Crisis Line.

  • Is your child ready for school?

    Tip sheet for parents and guardians of soon-to-be prekindergarten and kindergarten students.

  • Resources for school leaders to communicate about a reassessment

    While schools don’t have a direct role in property reassessments, district officials may find it helpful to provide taxpayers with an overview of how a reassessment may affect their school taxes. The School Communications Portfolio has updated its ready-to-use fact sheet, accompanying web text and PowerPoint slides if your community has recently conducted a reassessment…

  • Reserve Funds: Saving for the Future

    Saving for a rainy day isn’t just a goal for most adults. It’s a goal for school districts, too. Reserve funds allow school districts in New York state to set aside money for future use, following strict legal requirements. Such funds are an important factor in determining a district’s fiscal health. They are also part…

  • Help district leaders understand state and federal fiscal transparency requirements

    Both the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and the New York State Division of Budget are requiring districts to report per-pupil spending for each school. These mandates are the result of an increased focus on educational equity. They are intended to shine a light on how money is distributed across a district and whether…

  • New DASA brochures for parents/guardians and staff

    The Board of Regents recently added illustrative examples to the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) to include the types of incidents of harassment, bullying and/or discrimination that must be reported. The new examples of harassment, bullying and/or discrimination based on a person’s actual or perceived race, color, weight, national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious…

  • College is costly: Scholarship tip sheet targets parents and students

    Paying for college can be daunting, but there is help if you know where to look for it. To help your district share information with parents and students about how and where to look for scholarship opportunities and tips on applying for financial aid, the Capital Region BOCES School Communications Portfolio has updated its scholarship…

  • Introducing a School Resource Officer (SRO) to your community

    The number of school resource officers (SROs) in New York is on the rise as districts add these specialized positions to address school safety concerns.

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