BOE Seat Petition and Notice of Annual Meeting:
Dear SCSD Community.
Please find information below regarding the process of running for the Skaneateles Board of Education. You will see a letter with general information, along with a Nominating Petition form. That form needs to be returned to the District Clerk, Karen Dunphy, via email or regualr mail by 5:00 pm on Monday, May 11 th . Please contact her if you have additional questions at kdunphy@skanschools.org
Please also find attached below the Notice of Annual Vote . The Vote will take place on June 9 th via mail in ballots. All ballots must be received by 5:00 pm on June 9 th . Additional information will be mailed to each home in our district soon. If you are not a registered voter, but are an eligible voter in our district, ...
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Project 2021 Website Now Live!:
Our Project 2021 website is now live! Check back frequently for updates and announcements regarding the project.
Project 2021 Homepage
For any questions or concerns, please contact Elaine MacLachlan at emaclach@skanschools.org.
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Project 2021 Update:
Construction on Project 2021 is continuing throughout the District and our contractors are making great progress. For your safety and the safety of the construction workers and staff, we kindly ask that you do not use the paths or areas that are currently blocked off with construction signs, fencing and/or tape. The contractors are using heavy equipment and are working with electrical lines in these areas. These areas will remain closed to the public until construction is complete. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
Our Project 2021 web page will be up and running very soon. This page will have timelines, pictures, updates and frequently asked questions. In the meantime, should you have any questions, please contact Elaine MacLachlan at emaclach@skanschools.org. ...
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Three Skaneateles Schools Named Recognition Schools by New York State:
Three Skaneateles schools were recently named Recognition Schools by the New York State Department of Education.
Waterman Elementary, Skaneateles Middle School, and Skaneateles High School were recognized as high achieving and high progress under New York State’s Every Student Succeeds Act Plan. Under the Every Student Succeeds Act Plan schools are recognized the top 13 percent of New York State Public Schools.
“These are exemplary public schools that demonstrate that all students can achieve at high levels with the right supports and resources,” Board of Regents Chancellor Betty A. Rosa said. “Recognition Schools help to ensure equity for all children across New York State. The Regents and I are grateful to all of the teachers and administrators ...
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Skaneateles High School Earns Gold Ranking by US News Report:
April 22, 2020
Skaneateles High School was recently given a gold ranking in the 2020 US News Report Best High Schools Rankings, receiving a 95 out of 100 score. The rankings were based on performance nationally and statewide out of nearly 18,000 schools.
Ranking factors include college readiness, college curriculum breadth index, math and reading proficiency, math and reading performance, and graduation rate.
Skaneateles High School Principal Greg Santoro said the district is incredibly proud of the collective efforts of the school’s students, staff and parents in reference to the high results.
“Our commitment to every student has produced a track record of academic excellence and is a source of great pride for our entire ...
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Latin Class Students Win National Awards:
CONGRATULATIONS to the students in all of our Latin classes who won awards at the National Latin Exam, which occured on March 10th. Amazing effort by these students, and their teacher Alexandra Hensel!
Intro to Latin – 7 th Grade: (National Average = 31/40)
BOEHM KHALI (Certificate)
LOVIER JAMES (Certificate)
YENGO CAITLYN (Certificate)
VAN KERSBERGEN GAVIN (Certificate)
KREIDLER GEORGIA (Certificate)
Latin 1 – 8 th Grade: (National Average = 29/40)
KEADY CLARE (Gold Summa Cum Laude)
HAGEN PATRICK (Silver Maxima Cum Laude) ...
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Regents Information from Mr. Santoro:
Please find attached a letter from Mr. Santoro, as well as answers from the NYS Board of Regents that pertain to the adjusted graduation requirements for the Covid-19 School Closures. It is important for you to know that our local school district employees as well as the employees at the state level understand the stress, pressure and unusual nature of the current state of education for our students. These changes have been put forth with all of that in mind. Please do not hesitate to contact your school counselor with any questions that you may have.
April 9 Letter from Mr. Santoro re. Regents
http://www.nysed.gov/common/nysed/files/programs/coronavirus/nysed-covid-19-regents-grad-req-faq.pdf ?
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AP Exam Update and Guidelines April 7:
IMPORTANT: Given the current Covid-19 crisis in our nation, we are adjusting our policy that typically requires all AP students to take the corresponding AP exam. Instead, this year, STUDENTS WILL HAVE THE OPTION TO TAKE THE TEST, OR TO CANCEL their registration and be refunded (course titles on transcripts will NOT be impacted if student’s choose not to test)
STUDENTS WISHING TO CANCEL THEIR REGISTRATIONS AND BE REFUNDED WILL NEED TO DO SO BY LOGGING INTO THE TOTAL REGISTRATION WEBSITE AND CANCELLING THEIR TEST- see email from Total Registration with instructions
Students will receive communication from CollegeBoard regarding how to access exams
Students who have testing accommodations that have already been approved by CollegeBoard will be able to utilize ...
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Legal Notice for SCSD Bus Transportation:
LEGAL NOTICE
Transportation to Private Schools
Parents and guardians of resident pupils in the Skaneateles School District are reminded that requests for transportation to private schools for the 2022-23 school year must be filed with the District by April 15, 2022 .
Requests are to be submitted in writing and must include legal name of the child, the address of residence, the child's date of birth, grade level and the name and address of the school that the child plans to attend. The parent or guardian’s full name and telephone number should also be included.
All written transportation requests or questions, should be mailed to Mr. Eric Knuth, Superintendent of Schools in the Skaneateles Central School District, 45 East Elizabeth ...
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NYS and College Board Testing Update:
Below is an update of the current information available for each test due to the impact of COVID-19.
Cancelled - NYS Grades 3-8 English Language Arts Test;
Cancelled - NYS Grades 3-8 Mathematics Test;
Cancelled - NYS Grade 4 Elementary-Level Science Test;
Cancelled - NYS Grade 8 Intermediate-Level Science Test;
Cancelled - NYS English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT) in Grades K-12; and
Cancelled - NYS Alternate Assessment (NYSAA) for students with severe cognitive disabilities in Grades 3-8 and high school.
Undecided – NYS Regents Exams
"At this time, NYSED is continuing to closely monitor the situation and will provide guidance on the Regents examinations in the near future.” We will update our famlies as soon ...
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Meals for All Skaneateles Residents:
The Skaneateles Central School District, in conjunction with support from our community members, the Skaneateles Ecumenical Food Pantry, and Skaneateles Outreach, is offering meals to anyone who needs them in the difficult weeks ahead. Breakfast and lunch are available to any family, regardless of income, who needs assistance at this time.
Our kitchen will be open to prepare meals for our community over the next few weeks. You do not need to have children in the school system, and you do not need submit any financial paperwork. These are unsettling times, and we, along with the generous support of our community, will be extending our table to all of our families.
Please click on the survey below to let us know how we can best help you. If you are not ...
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ChromeBook Pick Up Friday 9:00-1:00:
Dear SCSD Families,
Please read the information below regarding the distribution of technology in our district.
Beginning tomorrow from 9:00 - 1:00 pm , Chromebooks will be available for students in grades 3-12 . If you have a laptop, iPad, or Chromebook at home already, where your child can access the internet, you may not need to pick up a Chromebook from your child's school. We will have a Chromebook available for every student who needs one, but we ask that if you have enough technology at home, to not pick up an extra device.
Parents or students (grades 6-12) will need to fill out a form tomorrow before the Chromebook is released. Pick up will be OUTSIDE of the school building. If you have a child in multiple buildings, ...
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Board of Education Petitions Available for May 19th Election:
Petitions to run for the Board of Education this May 19th are now available!
Please email or call the BOE District Clerk, Karen Dunphy, to arrange mailing or pick up of the materials :
kdunphy@skanschools.org
315-291-2221
Petitions must be filed with the District Clerk no later than April 20, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. in the District Office located at 45 East Elizabeth Street, Skaneateles, New York. A valid petition must contain at least 25 signatures of district residents eligible to vote in the district election. An eligible voter must be a citizen of the United States, be at least 18 years old, and be a resident of the Skaneateles School district for at least 30 days prior to the day of the vote (and who is not otherwise prohibited from voting under the provisions ...
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School Meal Program Information:
As we prepare for the upcoming school closure, we want to ensure that students have access to breakfast and lunch if needed. Please complete the attached confidential form for our School Lunch Director, Emily Cullen. Once the forms are completed, Ms. Cullen will contact families regarding distribution. Please reach out to Ms. Cullen if you have additional questions, at ecullen@skanschools.org.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScfq3EyGj4EApZqSnSM-Hp38lgzTWjxwzxufsb-3cxRwLS-ew/viewform
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Skaneateles Names Next Superintendent of Schools:
The Skaneateles Central School District Board of Education has named Eric Knuth as their next Superintendent of Schools.
Mr. Knuth will be formally appointed to the position at a special meeting of the Board of Education at 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11, 2020. Please attend this special meeting to welcome Eric and his family to Skaneateles.
To view the full details regarding Mr. Knuth's appointment, please click here.
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SCSD COVID-19 UPDATES:
Click HERE to access the District's re-opening plan.
Please click on the links below to read letters from Interim Superintendent, Dr. Jeffrey Bryant, addressing the district's measures to protect students and staff from the Coronavirus. There are also video links from the NYS Department of Health regarding the Coronvirus, a link to the New York State Department of Health page regarding the Coronavirus, a list of FAQ adressed by the district, and finally, a video from BrainPop below may help younger students understand facts about the virus and how they can protect themselves.
Food Services
To ensure that students have access to breakfast and lunch if needed, please complete the attached confidential form for our School Lunch Director, Emily ...
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Monday at 6 PM SCREENAGERS - The Movie:
Join us on Monday, March 9th at 6:00 pm in the High School Auditorium as the SHS PTC and the Counseling Team bring us the movie SCREENAGERS: The Next Chapter. The movie will be followed by a discusion led by Dr. Kevin Antshel, Professor and Director of Clinical Training in Psychology at Syracuse University.
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Winter Newsletter Now Available!:
Click the link below to check out our latest newsletter to see some of the amazing things going on in our district!
Skaneateles Winter Newsletter 2020.pdf
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