After years of research and stakeholder input, the New York State Board of Regents recently approved the Next Generation standards for English language arts (ELA) and mathematics. The standards “maintain academic rigor while also introducing more developmentally appropriate expectations and practices,” according to the Board of Regents. The new standards were developed after a two-year review …

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On Thursday, Nov. 2, the BKW community will decide the future of the district when they vote on a proposed $19.8 million in renovations and improvements to its school buildings. BKW will put two proposals before the community on November 2: Proposition #1 – $14.8 million in repair and modernization work primarily in the Elementary School. …

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Want to keep up with your students grades, attendance, and meal balances? It’s easy with the eSchoolData Parent Portal! If you’re not already signed up, just click this link.  Then click on “Parent Portal Registration” below the login window.          That will bring you to the screen below.    Fill in all …

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  Starting September 1, BKW will use the Blackboard Connect notification system to connect with parents, students, and community members! Blackboard will replace the School News Notifier (SNN) system, and will be used for regular district communications, as well as to alert parents of closings and emergencies. Blackboard can send emails, text messages and make …

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Board hires construction manager, will tour neighboring school The Board of Education has named Sano Rubin of Albany as construction manager to oversee some $19.8 million in proposed improvements to the elementary and secondary schools. “We’re doing everything possible to keep the cost to our local taxpayers low,” said Superintendent Dr. Timothy Mundell. Superintendent Dr. …

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BKW needs to capitalize on favorable financial conditions to provide better facilities for our students, Superintendent Dr. Timothy Mundell told the BKW Board of Education at its July 31 meeting. After a detailed presentation on how improved building conditions correlate to increased academic performance, Mundell noted that because of BKW’s near-80 percent state-aid ratio, and …

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