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Receivership

The Every Student Success Act (ESSA), the main federal law for K-12 public education, aims to ensure all children get a quality education. The law requires that states hold public schools accountable for how students achieve. For more information on New York State’s ESSA Plan, visit the Approved New York State ESSA Plan page.

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) has established a set of accountability indicators to measure school performance. NYSED developed these accountability indicators with the input of parents, educators, and educational experts, which include:

  • student academic achievement;

  • progress of English language learners;

  • attendance; and

  • graduation rates for high schools.

Accountability levels are determined for schools and districts for all students for for student subgroups. The accountability levels are used to determine which accountability support model a subgroup, school or district is identified for.

The Commissioner may place a school under superintendent Receivership if it has been identified for the Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) support model under the New York State ESSA accountability system for at least three consecutive school years. Superintendent Receivers exercise enhanced authority to manage and operate the school to achieve demonstrable improvement in student performance. Schools are removed from Receivership at the end of the school year in which the school is not identified for the CSI support model.

Schools under Receivership are provided with targeted technical assistance and comprehensive support to work towards demonstrable improvement on performance indicators jointly selected by NYSED, and our district. We are also eligible for supplemental financial support to facilitate turnaround efforts.

Public Hearing Notice: School Receivership Status

The Kingston City School District will hold a public hearing to discuss the performance and Receivership status of John F. Kennedy Elementary School.

Parents, staff, and community members are encouraged to attend to learn more about the school’s progress and provide input.

📍 John F. Kennedy Elementary School

  • Date: Monday, March 2, 2026

  • Time: 5:30 PM

  • Location: 107 Gross St, Kingston, NY 12401

Note: This hearing is held in accordance with state regulations to ensure transparency regarding school improvement efforts and the Receivership process.