Check out VOTE411 for BOE Candidate Information!
The Albany County League of Women Voters has set up https://www.vote411.org/ This is a great resource to learn more about candidates running for the Board of Education!
Three part budget statement and required information
The following is the public information about the three part budget, property tax report card and and other information the state requires school districts to post. Three part budget statement 2021-22 School District Report Card/Fiscal Accountability Supplement Property Tax Report Card Administrative Salary Disclosure The Tax Exemption Report
Budget Workshop and Regular Meeting of the Menands Board of Education April 19th at 6:30pm
There will be a budget workshop at 6:30pm with a regular meeting of the Menands Board of Education immediatey following on Wednesday April 19th. Meeting agenda is available on BoardDocs and meeting link can be found HERE.
Pre-K Virtual Information Night April 4th and Registration Information for the 23-24 School Year
Pre-K registration is open for the 2023-2024 school year for children who turn 4 years old before December 1st, 2023! Pre-K Information night is on Tuesday April 4th at 6 PM. It is a virtual information night. This is the link information night link Please go to https://www.menands.org/about-us/student-registration/ to fill out a registration packet. To learn …
Board of Education Appoints Next Superintendent
After 10 years serving as the Menands Superintendent, Dr. Maureen Long has announced that it is her intention to retire at the close of the 2022-2023 school year. The Board of Education appointed Jennifer Cannavo to succeed her in the role of superintendent, effective July 28, 2023. The board made this official on Monday, March …
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March 2023: Strategic Plan Progress Report
On September 12, 2022, the Board of Education approved a Strategic Plan that will guide the district over the next five years. This plan was thoughtfully developed by a comprehensive constituent group to align with our mission & vision. Tonight, at the March 13, Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Maureen Long will detail the progress …
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Free meals for students
Dear Menands Families, Due to the unique circumstances from the pandemic, our school lunch fund has an excess fund balance that must be exhausted. We are taking this opportunity to provide all meals at no charge to students. The change in meal pricing began on Monday, February 5. Any balance remaining in your child’s school …
Exploring a Partnership between Menands School & the Village Police Department Recording and Community Feedback
On January 9, parents and members of the community attended the district’s public forum in regards to Exploring a Partnership between Menands School & the Village Police Department in the Menands School Cafeteria. For those who are not able to attend, a recording of the forum can be found HERE, a video recording will be …
Inside out
Mrs. Nersesian’s third grade students created pictures of their visible and invisible sides while learning about character traits. The class discussed how people can have outside physical characteristics as well as internal characteristics. “We used the terms visible and invisible,” Mrs. Nersesian said. “Invisible being things that are not inherently seen but represent who we …
Menands School welcomes Senator-elect Jake Ashby
Our district will have a new state senator in January, Mr. Jake Ashby. The Senator-elect reached out to Dr. Long to introduce himself and discuss the school’s priorities ahead of the legislative session. A new priority for this year is our Innovation Lab pilot program taught by Mrs. Sposito. While Mr. Ashby was touring the …
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