Research


Scope and Content Note

The series contains correspondence, memoranda and reports regarding activities of the Bureau of School District Organization in the field and in policy development. Many of the records are related to district superintendents. These include newsletters from the Assistant Commissioner for Educational Administration and Supervision, explaining NYSED policies and activities to district superintendents. Also present is correspondence regarding resignation of district superintendents and its effect on possible reorganization of school districts. The subject files also include correspondence with U.S. Office of Education personnel regarding the USOE's interest in NYSED programs as a model for providing enhanced educational services to rural school districts. Other subjects dealt with in the subject files include state legislation, racial imbalance in school districts, and vocational education. Also included in the series are files documenting the administration of the Bureau of School District Organization, including annual reports, timesheets for staff, and budget requests to the Office of Business Management and Personnel.