New York State Education Department Assistant Commissioner for Finance and Administrative Services School District Reorganization Studies Files

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New York State Education Department Assistant Commissioner for Finance and Administrative Services School District Reorganization Studies Files

Held by the New York State Archives

Overview of the Records

Repository:

New York State Archives

New York State Education Department

Cultural Education Center

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.

Creator:

New York (State). Education Department. Assistant Commissioner for Finance and School Administrative Services

Title:

School district reorganization studies files

Quantity:

1 cubic foot

Inclusive Dates:

1947-1954

Series Number:

B0478

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.