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Cohoes Board of Education to meet on Aug. 5
The Cohoes Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 5 in the Middle School library. Doors will open at 5:50 p.m. The agenda is available on the Board of Education page, and includes public hearings on the Districtwide Safety Plan and the Code of Conduct. A link to a recording of the…
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Water safety information available for families
New York State Education Law requires school districts to provide families with information about drowning prevention, water safety and safe and healthy swimming. This information is intended to help families understand water-related risks and promote safe practices in, on and around water. Water safety information is available here.
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Public comment period for Districtwide Safety Plan open through Aug. 9
The Cohoes City School Districtwide Safety Plan will be considered by the Board of Education at a public hearing on July 8. The district is accepting public comments on the 2026-27 plan through Aug. 9. Required by law, the Districtwide Safety Plan helps ensure schools are prepared to prevent or minimize the effects of emergencies…
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Summer Meal Program runs through Aug. 19
The Summer Meal Program, which provides free breakfast and lunch for children under the age of 18, runs weekdays through Aug. 18. Locations are as follows: Abram Lansing Elementary (ends on Aug. 13) Cohoes High School (ends on Aug. 19) Click here for menus.
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Cohoes Board of Education to meet on June 17
The Cohoes Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17 in the Middle School library. Doors will open at 5:50 p.m. The agenda will be available on the Board of Education page. A link to a recording of the meeting will be posted to our Board of Education page shortly thereafter. Public…
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Cohoes voters approve school budget; two members elected to the Board of Education
On May 19, 2026 Cohoes City School District voters approved a $57 million budget for the 2026-27 school year by a vote of 263 to 56, a margin of 82%. Residents passed a Capital Reserve Fund Proposition by a vote of 262 to 56 authorizing the creation and funding of a $20 million Capital Reserve…
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Updated hours for the Cohoes track
Beginning June 1, 2026, the outdoor track at Cohoes High School will expand its open hours for City of Cohoes residents only. In addition to the current weekday morning hours of 6 a.m. to 7 a.m., the track will also be open from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. After the school year ends, summer track…
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School budget vote May 19; residents will also elect two members to the Board of Education
On Tuesday, May 19, Cohoes residents will decide on a $57,062,442 spending plan for the 2026–27 school year, representing a 4% increase, or $2,196,945 over the current year’s budget. The proposed budget includes a 0% increase in the tax levy, keeping it $4,691 below the district’s state‐calculated allowable levy limit. A 0% tax levy increase…
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2026 Board of Education candidates
On Tuesday, May 19, Cohoes voters will elect two members for the Board of Education, which is made up of seven volunteer citizens, each elected to serve three-year terms. The candidates – David Jarosz and Mykel Dorsey – are listed in the order in which they will appear on the ballot, which was determined by…
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RSVP for the Mental Health & Wellness Fair featuring keynote speaker Brandon Saho
Don’t miss the opportunity to hear from former ESPN sports reporter turned mental health advocate Brandon Saho on Tuesday, May 19, at Cohoes Middle School as part of his Mental Game Tour. Mr. Saho will serve as the keynote speaker at the Mental Health & Wellness Fair that runs from 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Dinner will…