# Public Hearing

This was a public hearing held by the Schenectady City School District on September 24, 2026, focused on the status and improvement efforts at William C. Kaye Elementary School, which is designated in receiverhip under federal and state accountability laws. The meeting detailed the school's performance challenges in English language arts, math, science, and attendance, including impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic and the state's accountability pauses. The district outlined its strategic instructional shifts, attendance initiatives, family engagement efforts, and the use of federal Title funding (approximately $6 million in Title I funds district-wide) to support supplemental services such as summer enrichment, after-school tutoring, and professional development for teachers. While no specific procurement contracts or vendor selections were discussed, the presentation emphasized ongoing programmatic and resource allocation strategies to improve student outcomes and meet state progress indicators.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 24, 2026

### Sources
- [Public Hearing](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSWgNcGX7jQ) - Schenectady City School District