New state budget delays bus mandate, reforms Tier 6 and boosts foundation aid

On Board Online • June 8, 2026

By Brian Fessler
Chief Advocacy Officer

Shortly before midnight on May 27, the state Legislature finalized its work on the 2026-27 state budget.


SED provides six mental health briefs

On Board Online • June 8, 2026

By Sara Foss
Special Correspondent

District and school leaders play a vital role in developing and sustaining school-based mental health supports that promote safe and supportive school climates


Mohonasen student's self-image activity goes viral in Capital District high schools

On Board Online • June 8, 2026

By Eric D. Randall
Editor-in-Chief

In the week beginning March 30, students in a dozen school districts in the Capital District used skin-safe pastel markers to write words such as "bold" and "kind" on their arms, faces or other body parts.


In Jericho UFSD, original research in the sciences is 'the new cool'

On Board Online • June 8, 2026

By Merri Rosenberg
Special Correspondent

Entering the main building of the Jericho Union Free School District, it instantly becomes clear that science matters here.


State appellate court rules districts cannot use piggybacking for public works contracts

On Board Online • June 8, 2026

By Shubh N. McTague
Staff Counsel

In Lynch v. Bd. of Educ. of the Maine-Endwell CSD, the Appellate Division, Third Department, held that school districts cannot use "piggybacking"


Maine-Endwell CSD develops a 'curriculum continuum' on AI

On Board Online • June 8, 2026

By George Basler
Special Correspondent

When schools open for the next academic year in September, teachers in the Maine-Endwell Central School District will be greeted with a new board policy


Statement from the New York State School Boards Association on the State Budget

FOR RELEASE: May 28, 2026

NYSSBA welcomes the state’s continued investment in Foundation Aid, specifically a minimum two percent increase for all school districts.


Statement of New York State School Boards Association on Delay of Zero Emission Bus Mandate

FOR RELEASE: May 20, 2026

The New York State School Boards Association welcomes the five-year delay of the zero-emission school bus mandate.


Voters approve 96% of school district budgets

FOR RELEASE: May 20, 2026

New York State voters approved 96% of proposed school district budgets on Tuesday, May 19, according to preliminary results compiled by the New York State School Boards Association (NYSSBA).


State Budget Bills Being Printed

After an extended negotiation process, state budget bills have begun to be printed.

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