Saugerties Central School

What Saugerties Central School does

Saugerties Central School District is a public K-12 school district organized under New York State Education Law as a political subdivision of the state, serving approximately 2,200 students from Pre-K through Grade 12 across attendance zones covering the Town of Saugerties and portions of the Towns of Woodstock and Ulster in Ulster County, New York. The district operates five schools - Lawrence M. Cahill, Grant D. Morse, and Charles M. Riccardi elementary schools (K-6), Saugerties Junior High School (grades 7-8), and Saugerties Senior High School (grades 9-12) - plus the Mt. Marion Learning Center for Universal Pre-K, maintaining seven buildings across 134 acres of facilities.

The district's instructional technology stack is built on third-party SaaS: Infinite Campus for the student information system and parent portal, Clever for single sign-on, Schoology for the learning management system, iReady for diagnostic and instructional support, Naviance for college and career readiness, Reading A-Z for literacy, and Google Workspace as the productivity backbone. Sports registration runs through Bound/FamilyID and food services through MySchoolBucks/MealViewer. Saugerties Senior High School is one of only 23 NYS PLAN Pilot schools implementing Performance-Based Learning and Assessment in courses including Biology, Algebra I, US History, Chemistry, and Physics under a 3-year action research program running through 2027, in partnership with NYSED and a mentor relationship with Thomas Edison High School. The high school also offers 11 AP courses, 14 college-level courses, and 26 career pathways through Ulster BOCES.

Funding comes from a property tax levy on $3.85 billion in full-value taxable property (rates of 12.30, 26.18, and 30.01 per $1,000 of assessed value in Saugerties, Woodstock, and Ulster, respectively), New York State Aid (approximately $26.76 million for 2025-2026 at a 33.5% State Aid Ratio), federal USDA funding under the Community Eligibility Provision that delivers universal free meals, and miscellaneous revenue. The voter-approved 2026-2027 operating budget is $83,758,576 against the prior year's $79,876,153, a 4.9% increase. Governance rests with an elected Board of Education (seven trustees plus one student representative) and operational leadership under Superintendent Dr. Gwendolyn Roraback. As a public entity, the district has no owners, no equity, and no M&A or fundraising mechanics.

Name

Saugerties Central School

Legal name

Saugerties Central School District

Website

https://saugerties.k12.ny.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Saugerties Central School District is a public K-12 district in Ulster County, New York, serving approximately 2,200 Pre-K through Grade 12 students across five schools, funded by property taxes, state aid, and federal programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB), Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC), Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD), Specialized Programs & Classrooms (Autism, Emotional/Behavioral, Intellectual/Developmental, Multi-Disability) (EDAJAKAH)

Keywords

• Public school education
• K-12 curriculum
• Special education services
• Career technical education
• Educational administration

Headquarters

HQ city

Saugerties

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Revenue: Primary revenue source from local property taxes approved by district residents during annual budget vote. Tax rates vary by location: Saugerties 12.30, Ulster 30.01, Woodstock 26.18 per thousand assessed value.
2. State Aid: State funding from New York State based on State Aid Ratio of 33.5%, totaling approximately $26.76 million for 2025-2026
3. Food Services Revenue: Self-sustaining program supported by federal/state funds based on meal participation, sales of a la carte items, and student meal payments for second meals

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Saugerties Central School District is a public Pre-K through Grade 12 school district that provides comprehensive educational services across five schools, including Universal Pre-K at Mt. Marion Learning Center, K-6 elementary education at three schools, junior high (grades 7-8), and senior high (grades 9-12) with 11 AP courses, 14 college courses, and 26 CTE career pathways through Ulster BOCES. The district additionally delivers special education services to 587 students, universal free meals under the Community Eligibility Provision, athletics, and the NYS PLAN Pilot performance-based learning program.

Product overview

Saugerties Central School District is a Pre-K through Grade 12 public school district operating as a single unified educational institution. The district serves approximately 2,200 students across five schools: three elementary schools (Cahill, Grant D. Morse, and C.M. Riccardi), one junior high school, and one senior high school. The district's core offerings include the Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program at Mt. Marion Learning Center, comprehensive K-6 elementary curriculum with literacy focus, junior and senior high school academics with 11 AP courses and 14 college courses, and a robust Career & Technical Education program with 26 pathways through Ulster BOCES. Special programs include the PLAN Pilot Program for performance-based learning, comprehensive Special Education Services (serving 587 students), Athletics (fall/winter/spring sports), and Food Services operating under the Community Eligibility Provision for universal free meals. Student information management is handled through Infinite Campus, with additional integrations for learning (Schoology, Clever), college readiness (Naviance), and meal payments (MySchoolBucks).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sawyers: Athletic and school mascot name for Saugerties Central School District teams

Products and services

• Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program Free full-day pre-kindergarten program at Mt. Marion Learning Center for district-resident children age 4 by December 1, running Monday through Friday 8 AM to 1 PM with optional aftercare available; open enrollment via Central Registration.
• K-6 Elementary Curriculum Elementary education program for kindergarten through grade 6 across three schools (Cahill, Morse, Riccardi) featuring literacy-focused instruction with curriculum maps for ELA, math, science, and social studies.
• Junior High School (Grades 7-8) Middle school program for grades 7-8 offering core academic subjects, elective courses, and introduction to career pathways through Ulster BOCES.
• Senior High School (Grades 9-12) High school program for grades 9-12 offering 11 AP courses, 14 college courses, and career and technical education through 26 pathways via Ulster BOCES; recognized as a NYS PLAN Pilot School implementing performance-based learning.
• Special Education Services Comprehensive special education program including resource rooms, ICT co-teaching, consultant teacher services, specialized classes (Reading, ABC Academy, ALP, Life Skills, STEM & Humanities), and related services, serving 587 students as of November 2024.
• Athletics Program Comprehensive athletic program offering fall, winter, and spring sports including football, soccer, volleyball, basketball, wrestling, baseball, softball, lacrosse, tennis, track, bowling, cheer, and unified sports, with registration via Bound and FamilyID.
• Career & Technical Education (CTE) Career and technical education program offering 26 different career pathways through Ulster BOCES, preparing students for workforce entry and post-secondary education.
• Food Services School nutrition program participating in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), providing universal free breakfast and lunch to all students with accommodations for disabilities and dietary restrictions, and MySchoolBucks for optional paid second meals.
• Student Support Services Multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) including counseling, psychological services, speech therapy, occupational therapy, English as a New Language (ENL) services, and McKinney-Vento homeless assistance.
• PLAN Pilot Program Performance-Based Learning and Assessment Networks (PLAN) pilot program — a 3-year action research program (2024-2027) implementing project-based learning with regulatory flexibility for participating courses in Biology, Algebra I, US History, Chemistry, and Physics.

Quantifiable outcome

• 74 seniors in Class of 2026 recognized with 23 undergraduate scholarships at 2026 Scholarship Awards Ceremony
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ulster BOCEScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCareer and Technical Education partnership providing 26 different career pathways for students. District collaborates with Ulster BOCES to develop regional plans aligned with state requirements for special education and career technical education.
• Thomas Edison High SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMentor school partnership for PLAN Pilot program. Saugerties works with Thomas Edison High School as a mentor school to support implementation of Project-Based Learning and Performance-Based Learning Assessments.
• New York State Education Department (NYSED)coreOthersPLAN Pilot program participation as one of 23 schools. District implementing performance-based learning and assessment approaches under NYSED guidance and regulatory flexibility for Part 100 of Commissioner's Regulations.
• Rockland Children's Psychiatric Center (RCPC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership providing therapeutic case management services for students in the Alternative Learning Program (ALP). RCPC social workers work collaboratively with classrooms, infusing social emotional learning through counseling and group lessons.
• USDA Child Nutrition ProgramscoreOthersParticipation in National School Lunch and School Breakfast programs. District receives federal and state funds based on meal participation. All meals nutritionally balanced and adhere to USDA nutrition regulations.
• NYSED PLAN Pilot Advisor PanelminorOthersEducators, educational leaders, researchers, and policymakers providing expertise on building statewide systems of assessment. Department staff regularly consult with PLAN Advisors to shape and guide program implementation.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Onteora Central School District: Onteora Central School District serves the Catskills portion of Ulster County with similar rural/suburban demographics and a comparable student population size. Shares Ulster BOCES partnerships, NY state aid exposure, and small-district operational profile with Saugerties.
• Wallkill Central School District: Wallkill Central School District is a Hudson Valley public K-12 district operating at a similar enrollment scale and serving communities with comparable economic profiles. Shares New York State aid formula exposure and Ulster County-adjacent operational characteristics.
• Rondout Valley Central School District: Rondout Valley Central School District is another Ulster County public K-12 district serving a comparable rural/suburban population, drawing on similar property tax and state aid revenue streams and partnering with Ulster BOCES for CTE programming.
• Kingston City School District: Kingston City School District is a fellow Ulster County, NY public K-12 district serving approximately 5,000+ students. It is the largest district in the county and a direct geographic and operational peer, sharing state aid formula exposure, BOCES CTE partnerships, and similar Pre-K-12 program structure.
• Marlboro Central School District: Marlboro Central School District is a Hudson Valley public K-12 district (Ulster County) serving approximately 2,000 students with comparable rural/suburban demographics. Operates the same Pre-K-12 model with Ulster BOCES CTE access and similar property tax + state aid revenue mix.
• Ellenville Central School District: Ellenville Central School District is a rural Ulster County public K-12 district serving a similar enrollment base and facing comparable economic and demographic challenges. Direct peer on BOCES partnerships, state aid reliance, and small-district operating model.
• Highland Central School District: Highland Central School District is a small Ulster County public K-12 district operating Pre-K through Grade 12 with similar governance structure (elected Board of Education), funding model (property tax + state aid), and Ulster BOCES CTE partnership.
• New Paltz Central School District: New Paltz Central School District is a neighboring Ulster County public K-12 district serving approximately 2,000-2,300 students — virtually the same scale as Saugerties. Both districts draw from similar Hudson Valley demographics, participate in Ulster BOCES, and operate Pre-K through Grade 12 programming.

Regional players

• Pine Bush Central School District: Pine Bush Central School District is a Hudson Valley public K-12 district (Orange County) operating at a similar enrollment scale with comparable Pre-K-12 programming. Overlaps with Saugerties on regional labor market, demographic profile, and NYSED regulatory framework but in a different county.

Others

• Ulster BOCES: Ulster BOCES is the regional educational services partner providing the 26-pathway Career & Technical Education program that anchors Saugerties' secondary programming. It is a critical operational partner rather than a competitor, supplying shared services across all Ulster County component districts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles21 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

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M&A

Investments

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