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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
Last Scheduled Day of 2026 Legislative Session
State Legislative Update
Just a week after work on the 2026-27 state budget concluded, today represents the final scheduled day of the 2026 state legislative session.
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.
Enacted Budget Webinar
State Budget Update
Following the holiday weekend, the legislature returned to Albany on Tuesday to continue their work on finalizing the state budget.
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).