Community voice and feedback is critical in helping the Board make important decisions about restructuring our district and building a long-term plan.

At its January 24 meeting, the Board of Education voted to move Grade 6 into Onteora Middle School. This decision was made to address scheduling challenges and allow our middle school students more opportunities to access required curriculum, in addition to enriching electives and needed resources and supports. It will also help students form stronger relationships at a critical time in their development, and provide staff with the time necessary to identify, assess, and implement supports and interventions to ensure students move onto the High School with the greatest chance for success.

 This change will not take place until September 2024, allowing 18 months to ensure thoughtful planning and collaboration. Moving Grade 6 to the Middle School means that important decisions are also needed regarding our K-5 elementary program. The Board wants community input as it considers the next steps, so has created this survey as another tool to engage stakeholders in the process. 

The results of the feedback gathered will be shared during an Online Community Forum via Zoom on Thursday March 30 at 6:30 PM.