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Displaying 20 Finding Aids
Title
- Education Department Bureau of School District Organization reference file of school district boundary maps
Series Number
- 14219
Summary
- Included are: Photostats of maps bound as a school district atlas, compiled by the Joint Legislative Committee on the State Education System in 1943 with some post-1943 consolidations or centralizations; political boundary maps showing municipal boundaries with a translucent overlay showing school district boundaries; and a miscellaneous maps of school districts.
Creator
- New York (State). Education Department. Bureau of School District Organization
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Maps of central school districts proposed by district superintendents
Series Number
- 14214
Summary
- This series contains the records generated by an early attempt to plan for the establishment of central school districts. School district superintendent noted on these quadrangle maps: boundaries of existing central school districts, sites of school-building and number of teachers, suggested boundaries for central school districts, suggested annexations of districts, schools to be kept open after centralization for grades K-6, and hard surfaced roads suitable for year round use. Many files include narratives of conditions affecting centralization.
Creator
- New York (State). Education Department. Rural Education Bureau
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
New York State Department of Public Instruction Office of the Superintendent Outgoing Correspondence
Title
- Department of Public Instruction Office of the Superintendent outgoing correspondence
Series Number
- A2000
Summary
- The volumes contain copies of letters sent by the Superintendent, Deputy Superintendent, and clerks in the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to local officials and private individuals. Among the subjects addressed are: school taxes assessments; school officials disputes; apportionment of public funds for schools; filing of appeals with the Superintendent's Office; creation and consolidation of school districts; teachers certification and pay; Indian students and schools; student discipline; conditions of schools, and enforcement of compulsory education laws.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of Public Instruction. Office of the Superintendent
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Register of school district establishment, consolidation, and centralization
Series Number
- B0494
Summary
- These school district registers include district numbers, names, and dates of organization for union free, town, consolidated, central high school and central rural school districts. This information was compiled after a fire in the State Capitol destroyed many school district records in 1911. Not all union free schools established before 1911 are included.
Creator
- New York (State). Central New York Developmental Disabilities Services Office
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Reference files
Series Number
- B0480
Summary
- This series consists of copies of pamphlets, speeches, bulletins, reports, surveys, questionnaires, clippings, and occasional memoranda maintained as a general information file by the Bureau of Rural Administrative Services and its predecessors. Subjects include rural schools, Rural School Survey of ca. 1922; school district organization and centralization; agricultural education; curricula; transportation of students; evaluation of recommendations by the Regents' Inquiry into the Character and Cost of Public Education; and school systems outside of New York State.
Creator
- New York (State). Education Department. Bureau of Rural Administrative Services
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Rensselaer City School District records
Series Number
- A3338
Summary
- Microfilmed records include minutes of meetings (and supporting correspondence) of the Board of Education of the Rensselaer City School District (1897-1991). The minutes provide a legal record of decisions made by the board and are required for State Education Department audit. Also microfilmed are record books of predecessor districts: Town of Greenbush Common School District 4 (1813-1854) and District 3 (1838-1897), which was later renumbered District 1, and City of Rensselaer Union Free School District 1 (1897-1903). The Town of Greenbush is now extinct.
Creator
- Rensselaer City School District (N.Y.)
Access Restrictions
- Microfilm of the district's special education committee: Restricted; Secure storage only.
Title
- Historical sketches and photographs of school systems in cities and villages
Series Number
- A3042
Summary
- These historical sketches which include photographs were collected from school systems in 1916 to illustrate a report on the history of school systems in cities and villages. The sketches generally provide information on the establishment and location of the first school or school district in the city or village, and development of the school system's programs, facilities, administration, and geographic area. Photographs of school buildings, classrooms, facilities, students, and administrators accompany each sketch.
Creator
- New York (State). Education Department. Assistant Commissioner for Elementary Education
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- School district boundary alterations file
Series Number
- 13108
Summary
- These files contain school district trustees' consent to the alteration of boundaries and orders of district superintendents of schools making alterations; orders of the commissioner of education appointing district superintendents or altering the boundaries or numbers of district superintendencies; correspondence and memorandums concerning boundary alterations; notices of hearings regarding boundary changes; and occasional maps.
Creator
- New York (State). Education Department. Division of Educational Finance
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Wappingers Central School District board of education minute books
Series Number
- A3332
Creator
- Wappingers Central School District (N.Y.)
Access Restrictions
- Microfilm of personnel and payroll records: Restricted; Secure storage only.
Title
- Horseheads Central School District tax assessment rolls
Series Number
- A3333
Summary
- Microfilmed records consist of tax assessment rolls for the Horseheads Central School District and predecessor common school districts.
Creator
- Horseheads Central School District (N.Y.)
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Maps for school district atlas
Series Number
- A3043
Summary
- This series consists of topographic maps showing school districts compiled by the Joint Legislative Committee on the State Education System. Each map is marked with school district boundaries and numbers as of July 1, 1943. Indicated is type of school district, whether it contains high, elementary, or special schools; and whether partially consolidated, operating, closed or contracting with another district.
Creator
- New York (State). Legislature. Joint Legislative Committee on the State Education System
Access Restrictions
- A3043-77: Restricted due to poor condition. Consult the photostat copies available in series 14219, Reference File of School District Boundary Maps.
Title
- School district enrollment reports
Series Number
- A3050
Summary
- Series consists of forms reporting school district enrollments for each year from 1923-1924 through 1932-1933. Each form gives the following information: school district name and number; town, village, or city; county; name of superintendent of schools (occasionally); enrollment in each grade K-12 for each school year; and total enrollment for each school year in grades 1-8 and 9-12.
Creator
- New York (State). Education Department. Division of School Buildings and Grounds
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Brewster Central School District board of education meeting minute books
Series Number
- A4594
Summary
- Microfilm includes the official meeting minutes of the school board, including all records accepted as part of the minutes: CSE placements, resolutions, appointments, resignations, board policies, voter information, bid awards, and other administrative matters.
Creator
- Brewster Central School District (N.Y.)
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Legal files for establishment and alteration of school districts and vocational education and extension boards
Series Number
- B0554
Summary
- This series relates to the formation and alteration of central rural and high schools; enlarged city schools; village superintendencies; union free schools; consolidated districts; BOCES; and VEEBS. Documents include orders of the commissioner of education and district superintendents; petitions for school district meetings; and minutes of organizing meetings of school districts. Common school and union free school district legal files were destroyed in the 1911 State Capitol building fire.
Creator
- New York (State). Education Department. Division of Educational Finance
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Averill Park Central School District board of education meeting minutes
Series Number
- A4600
Summary
- Microfilmed school board minutes contain treasury reports, budgets, hiring notices, minutes, legal actions, resolutions, records of elections, and building project information. Microfilmed records include minutes of the board of education and district meetings of the Averill Park Central School District and minutes of district meetings of the Town of Sand Lake Common School District 7.
Creator
- Averill Park Central School District (N.Y.)
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Valley Stream Union Free School District No. 13 board of education meeting minutes
Series Number
- A4614
Creator
- Valley Stream Union Free School District No. 13 (N.Y.)
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Champlain records
Series Number
- A3347
Summary
- Microfilmed records include justice criminal dockets; general reports; annual reports and miscellaneous reports on public works; payrolls; town budget; audited accounts; oaths of office; fiscal records on tax complaints or relief; and school district information.
Creator
- Champlain (N.Y. : Town)
Access Restrictions
- Criminal case records, payroll information restricted; State Archives staff will review requests for records and disclose in accordance with New York State Freedom of Information Law (FOIL).
Title
- Olean Public Schools grant project microfilm
Series Number
- A3331
Creator
- Olean Public Schools (Olean, N.Y.)
Access Restrictions
- Microfilm is restricted. Student records (including census, elementary records, and high school transcripts) are found throughout the series.
Title
- North Salem Central School District records
Series Number
- A4556
Summary
- A4556-96: Microfilmed records include minutes of the board of education (1925-1994), teacher contracts (1968-current), and financial and audit reports. A4556-99: Microfilmed records in this accretion include board of education meeting minutes for 1925-1930, 1937-1956, 1962-1963, and 1994-1997.
Creator
- North Salem Central School District (N.Y.)
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Hague (N.Y.) records
Series Number
- A4765
Summary
- Records in this series include election records; highway records; business records; Clifton Family records; business minutes of the Lake George Regatta Association; Rosary Altar Society Register; court records; town board minutes; town account book; Hague Central School minutes; school commissioners records; town clerk ledgers; historical records; surrogate court minutes; Warren County almshouse records; and register of elected officials.
Creator
- Hague (N.Y. : Town)
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.