New York voters in 2014 approved the statewide , which authorized the state to borrow up to $2 billion to finance technology improvements in schools throughout the state.
The City School District of Âé¶¹Ó°Òô was allocated $7,946,807 in Smart Schools funding, and we are now preparing two new submissions intended to support the Âé¶¹Ó°Òô High School capital project.
Our most recent plan was presented at our March 12 Board of Education meeting, outlining how $2.9 million of funds will be used for school security and safety.
Next, we will submit our plans to the New York State Education Department after a 30-day comment period, a public hearing at a future Board of Education meeting and final board approval, anticipated in April. State Education Department approval is anticipated by the middle of this year.
Our preliminary plan for this submission is .
Have questions about our plan? Contact us at: smartschools@albany.k12.ny.us