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Repository
New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
Series consists of correspondence, memorandums, reports, maps, pamphlets, minutes of meetings, and news clippings related to several studies of school district reorganization conducted by the Education Department. The studies were carried out in the following areas: Mamaroneck - Rye Neck; New Rochelle; Greater Plattsburg Area; and Sewanhaka High School Area (Floral Park). In addition, there is a file of news clippings and pamphlets related to the controversy of inclusion of Menands School District Number 15 in the North Colonie Central School District.
Title
School district reorganization studies files
Quantity
1 cubic foot
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
B0478
Creator
Arrangement

Alphabetic by name of study, then reverse chronological order.

Administrative History

The establishment of "central rural schools" was authorized in 1914 (Chapter 55), but only one centralization occurred before 1925 when the legislature authorized additional financial benefits for such districts (Chapter 674). These files were maintained by the Assistant Commissioner for Finance and Administrative Services.

Scope and Content Note

Series consists of correspondence, memoranda, reports, maps, pamphlets, minutes of meetings, and clippings related to several studies of school district reorganization conducted by the Department.

The studies were carried out in the following areas: Mamaroneck - Rye Neck; New Rochelle; Greater Plattsburg Area; and Sewanhaka High School Area. In addition, there is a file of clippings and pamphlets related to the controversy of inclusion of Menands School District Number 15 in the North Colonie Central School District.

Series B0472, School District Centralization and Reorganization Files, contains related records.

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