Reimagining Our Schools

 

 

 

RoS Progress Update

from our Communications Work Group

 

Scotia-Glenville CSD would like to share a development from Reimagining Our Schools, our district initiative to study whether to close or repurpose one of our four elementary schools.

Based on recommendations from our Reimagining Our Schools work groups and Superintendent Susan Swartz, the Board of Education agreed Monday to start planning for Scotia-Glenville to operate just three elementary schools starting next school year.

No decision has been made about which school will be closed or repurposed. The work groups will now focus on determining what works best for Scotia-Glenville’s students, staff, and families, including exploring new options, such as two K-2 schools and a Grade 3-5 school or three K-5 schools.

Several of our work groups have also recommended keeping Sacandaga and Glendaal elementaries open due to their size and location, respectively. Again, no decision has been made and the transition to three elementary schools will impact all of our families.

Since September, more than 60 volunteers on our Reimagining Our Schools committee have met regularly in small groups to discuss attendance boundaries, grade level configurations, staff and student transitions, and other needs.

The committee began exploring a move to three elementary schools due to Scotia-Glenville’s declining enrollment and financial challenges. Enrollment has dropped by more than 500 students over the past 15 years (we currently have 2,115 students compared to 2,677 students in 2011-12). We also face another budget gap of more than $1 million next year. Closing or repurposing a school would create significant cost savings and help us preserve programs and supports for our students districtwide.

Our Reimagining Our Schools work groups will continue to meet in the weeks ahead and we will continue to keep our community updated.

 

Work Groups for Reimagining Our Schools

Each Work Group will play a crucial role in guiding our district through this transformative period.

 

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        Scotia-Glenville Central School District Overview

        The Scotia-Glenville Central School District comprises six schools: four elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school, and as of March 2025, caters to a total of 2,360 students, which includes:

        • 2,114 on-campus students
        • 113 homeschool students
        • 54 out-of-district students
        • 79 nonpublic/parochial students

        A collaborative path forward

        Considering the ongoing challenges posed by declining enrollment and fiscal constraints, the district is at a pivotal moment where rethinking our educational institutions is not just a choice but a necessity. The Reimagining Our Schools Committee (ROSC) is set to shape the future of Scotia-Glenville’s elementary schools. This initiative is being undertaken to address these pressing issues, ensuring that our schools can continue to provide quality education while remaining financially viable. Our community will collaborate to examine a new school arrangement, considering options such as repurposing, closure, or a solution that the majority can support – with a target date of March 1.

        The district understands that change can be difficult, but it is with careful consideration and a commitment to our students’ futures that we embark on this journey. This initiative is about exploring innovative solutions and creating a sustainable framework for our schools.

        Join us in this important endeavor. Your insights and participation are invaluable as we navigate these decisions together. Let us come together to learn, discuss, and shape the future of our educational community.

         

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