What Cobleskill-Richmondville Central School District does

Cobleskill-Richmondville Central School District (C-RCS) is a public K-12 school district organized under New York State Education Law, formed in 1993 through the consolidation of two predecessor districts in Schoharie County, New York. The district serves approximately 1,550 students from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade across four schools: Ryder Elementary (PreK-2, 300+ students), Joseph B. Radez Elementary (grades 3-5, 300+ students), William H. Golding Middle School (grades 6-8, 300+ students, built 1933), and Cobleskill-Richmondville High School (grades 9-12, ~500 students, built 1998). Service territory spans 181+ square miles across Cobleskill, Richmondville, and 13 surrounding rural townships, with enrollment managed through a Central Registration process requiring proof of residency.

The district operates as a unified educational platform combining core academics with special education (including the ACC2 program), Title I/AIS services, mental health support via the Cartwheel telehealth partnership, and Career and Technical Education through Capital Region BOCES (Welding, Criminal Justice, Early Childhood Education, Cosmetology, Automotive, Diesel, Electrical, and HERO programs). Technology infrastructure relies on commodity EdTech SaaS: ParentSquare (primary family communication, with Google/Microsoft SSO), SchoolTool (student information system for grades, attendance, and schedules), My School Bucks (food services payments), and GOFAN (athletic ticketing). The district website is WCAG 2.0-2.1 AA compliant under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.

The district is a government entity funded primarily through local property taxes, New York State education aid, and federal grants, with no commercial revenue model. Governance is exercised by an elected Board of Education accountable to local voters through annual budget approval (2026-27 budget passed May 19, 2026 with a 560-212 margin) and Board elections. The organization is supported by community ecosystem entities including CREST (Education Support Team), CREF (Educational Foundation), the All-Sports Booster Club, Friends of Music, and partnerships with SUNY Cobleskill, SUNY Delhi, St. Vincent de Paul Parish, Exchange Club of Cobleskill, and Cobleskill Community Library. Leadership includes Superintendent Matthew Sickles, Director of Teaching and Learning Scott McDonald, and Assistant Director of Student Services Lynn Bramski.

Name

Cobleskill-Richmondville Central School District

Legal name

Cobleskill-Richmondville Central School District

Website

https://crcsd.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Cobleskill-Richmondville Central School District is a New York public K-12 school district serving approximately 1,550 students across four schools in Cobleskill, Richmondville, and 13 surrounding rural townships.

Ownership category

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Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

School-Based Mental & Behavioral Health Services (EDAJAIAB)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Special education services
• Career technical education
• Student athletics programs
• Educational foundation grants

Headquarters

HQ city

Cobleskill

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public School District Funding: The district is funded primarily through local school taxes, state education aid, and federal grants. The 2026-27 school budget was approved by voters on May 19, 2026 (margin 560-212). The district conducts an annual budget vote and Board of Education election. Budget and finance information is publicly available on the district website, including Citizens' Budget Committee (CBC) participation.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Cobleskill-Richmondville Central School District is a public K-12 school system operating four schools (Ryder Elementary, Radez Elementary, Golding Middle School, and Cobleskill-Richmondville High School) that delivers pre-kindergarten through 12th-grade instruction to approximately 1,550 students across a 181+ square mile rural catchment area in Schoharie County, NY. The district supplements core academics with athletics, special education (including the ACC2 program), career and technical education via Capital Region BOCES, and extensive extracurricular clubs. Communication with families runs through ParentSquare and SchoolTool, while student mental health is supported via Cartwheel telehealth.

Product overview

Cobleskill-Richmondville Central School District is a public school district serving approximately 1,550 students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade across four schools: Ryder Elementary (PreK-2), Joseph B. Radez Elementary (grades 3-5), William H. Golding Middle School (grades 6-8), and Cobleskill-Richmondville High School (grades 9-12). The district operates as a unified educational platform offering core academic programs supplemented by athletics, extensive extracurricular clubs and activities (including FFA, FBLA, National Honor Society, TREP$ entrepreneurship program), special education services including the ACC2 program, and career-focused CTE programs through Capital Region BOCES. The district uses SchoolTool as its student information system and ParentSquare as its communication platform to keep families connected to academic and school activities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ryder Elementary School Elementary school serving more than 300 students from Pre-Kindergarten through 2nd Grade, part of the district's K-12 public education system. Contact: 518-234-4032 ext. 5000.
• Joseph B. Radez Elementary School Elementary school serving more than 300 students in grades 3 through 5, part of the district's K-12 public education system. Contact: 518-234-4032 ext. 4000.
• William H. Golding Middle School Middle school built in 1933, serving more than 300 students from grades 6 through 8. Contact: 518-234-4032 ext. 2016.
• Cobleskill-Richmondville High School High school built in 1998, home to roughly 500 students from grades 9 through 12. Contact: 518-234-4032 ext. 1001.
• C-R Athletics Athletics program offering competitive sports teams for middle and high school students, including modified, JV, and varsity levels across multiple sports.
• Special Education Services Special education programs and services for students with disabilities, including the ACC2 (Adolescent Communication Classroom) program for building life skills, communication, social skills, and motor development.
• Capital Region BOCES CTE Programs Career and Technical Education programs delivered through Capital Region BOCES, including Welding and Metal Fabrication, Criminal Justice, Early Childhood Education, Cosmetology, Automotive Trades, Diesel Technology, Electrical Trades, and HERO (Heavy Equipment Operations).
• Clubs and Activities Extracurricular enrichment programming including high school clubs (FFA, FBLA, National Honor Society, Art Club, Chess Club, Yearbook Club), middle school clubs (Drama Club, Gamers' Guild, TREP$, Jazz Ensemble), and elementary clubs (Podcast Club, Odyssey of the Mind, Breakout Club).

Quantifiable outcome

• 16 FFA members earned Empire Degrees at NYS FFA Convention — a significant number for a district of this size.
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Integration8 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cartwheel (Mental Health Telehealth)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Cartwheel is a trusted mental health partner delivering rapid access to mental health services via telehealth for C-RCS students. The district has a dedicated Cartwheel Care team and distributes monthly newsletters with mental health resources for families and staff.
• American Battlefield TrustminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Awarded a grant to C-R following a competitive national application process, enabling 7th grade students to take a field trip to Boston including the Freedom Trail, Museum of Science, Quincy Market, and Boston Common. Students presented their proposal directly to the Board of Education to secure approval.
• Capital Region BOCES (Career and Technical Education)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026C-RCS students participate in CTE programs at the Capital Region BOCES Schoharie Campus. Programs include Welding and Metal Fabrication, Criminal Justice, Early Childhood Education, Cosmetology, Automotive Trades, Diesel Technology, Electrical Trades, Heavy Equipment Operations (HERO), and more. Featured students Lucas Eakin, Jackson Ryder, and McKenzie Tansey highlighted during CTE Month.
• SUNY DelhiminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026SUNY Delhi coaches and student-athletes provided hands-on golf instruction to all Golding Middle School PE classes over two days. Now in its eighth year. Coaches: Joe Burgin and Jim Lees. Equipment generously supplied by Dylan Thompson from Christman's Windham House.
• Cobleskill-Richmondville Educational Foundation (C-REF)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026C-REF (Cobleskill Richmondville Educational Foundation) is the district's education foundation that provides grant funding for student programs. Funded the Radez Den sensory room (designed by PT Karalee Johnson and OT Amanda Haig). Provides cash prizes for the Spelling Bee winners. Supports FFA Banquet, Baseball 5K Run/Walk sponsors, and other district initiatives.
• CREST (Cobleskill-Richmondville Education Support Team)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026CREST is the district's Education Support Team — a community organization that supports school events and activities. Co-sponsored the first Ryder Dance Party event alongside Friends of Music. Welcomes and encourages parent and community involvement.
• C-R Booster Club (All-Sports)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe All-Sports Booster Club supports athletic programs and events. Organized the Dance Among the Flowers event (five-year tradition) benefiting the football program.
• SUNY Cobleskill Early Childhood ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollected and donated nearly 200 food items for the Ryder Backpack Program. Led by Hannah Richards. Partnership is described as annual.
• Exchange Club of CobleskillminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDonated 20 winter coats, 24 pairs of gloves, and 14 pairs of boots to help keep C-R students warm and prepared for winter.
• Women of FaithminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided toys for the Reinvented Shop at Ryder Elementary, helping families choose gifts for their children at no cost during the holiday season.
• Troop 30057minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDonated birthday cake and party baskets with baking ingredients, pans, and balloons, allowing backpack program families to celebrate special occasions.
• St. Vincent de Paul Parish CommunityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided gifts for 13 families from Ryder and Radez schools during the holiday season. Coordinated by Father Joe, Marie Cuomo, Kathy Livingston, and Kathleen Sposta. Gifts were organized and transported by Mrs. Jones and Mr. Tochterman.
• Regional Districts (Duanesburg, Berne-Knox-Westerlo, Sharon Springs, Schoharie)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerC-R hosted a Regional Conference Day bringing together educators from four neighboring districts (Duanesburg, Berne-Knox-Westerlo, Sharon Springs, Schoharie) for collaborative professional development. Featured speakers Karen Swain, Ali Hearn, Dr. Laura McDaniel, and Dr. Meredith Madden. Event theme: 'Supporting All Students.'
• Cobleskill Community LibrarycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner with Golding Middle School for the Battle of the Books program. Youth Services Librarian Courtney Little partners with Mrs. Gagnon to introduce the program. Library provides venue for mock battles and awards prizes including gift certificates and books to participants.
• FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) Reindeer Dash SponsorsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFBLA's 1st Annual Reindeer Dash (5K run) was supported by community sponsors. Event held December 6 at Price Chopper parking lot. Entry fee $25 included Reindeer Dash shirt, reindeer ears, and medal at finish line.
• Baseball 5K Run/Walk SponsorsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEvent sponsors for the first annual 5K Baseball Run/Walk to the Plate: Pangman Outdoor Power, Chieftans, WaDaYaNeed, Mountain Eagle, Times-Journal, C-REF, Pizza Shack, and Twist 'N Flip Gymnastics. Proceeds support C-R Baseball program field improvements, equipment, and player development.
• NYS School Boards Association (NYSBA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBarry Entwistle, Chief Member Relations and Business Development Officer for NYSBA, formally recognized three retiring Board of Education members and presented them with plaques in appreciation of their service.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Oneonta City School District: Larger urban-fringe district in Otsego County with a more diversified program offering and stronger SUNY/college pipeline — provides a useful reference for what scale unlocks in the same regional market.
• Cooperstown Central School District: Larger, more established rural district in nearby Otsego County with broader academic programming and stronger tourism-linked funding base — a relevant comparison point for maturation pathways.

Direct peers

• Charlotte Valley Central School District: Small rural Otsego County district with comparable enrollment size and agricultural-community composition, including an active FFA program in the same region.
• Schoharie Central School District: Neighboring rural Schoharie County K-12 district with similar enrollment size (~1,000 students) and identical BOCES/regional ecosystem. Participated alongside C-R in Regional Conference Day.
• Duanesburg Central School District: Small Schenectady County rural district that participated in C-R's Regional Conference Day. Comparable in enrollment scale and reliance on shared regional BOCES services.
• Stamford Central School District: Rural Delaware County K-12 district in the greater Capital Region, sharing similar rural township structure, BOCES partnerships, and small-enrollment operating profile.
• Middleburgh Central School District: Adjacent Schoharie County district serving a comparable rural township footprint and student population size, sharing Capital Region BOCES services and state aid formula exposure.
• Sharon Springs Central School District: Small rural Schoharie County K-8 district that partnered with C-R for Regional Conference Day; shares rural demographics, low enrollment base, and geographic isolation patterns.
• Gilboa-Conesville Central School District: Very small rural Schoharie County K-12 district facing similar demographic and funding pressures; often used as a microcosm for rural NY district sustainability.
• Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District: Small rural Albany County district that joined C-R's Regional Conference Day. Similar enrollment (~1,200 students) and rural town-ship service area.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/crcsdistrict
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cobleskill-richmondville-central-school-district

Compliance3 records

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Profiles4 records

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