New York State Association of Small City School Districts (SCSD)
EMPOWERING LEADERS.
STRENGHTENING COMMUNITIES.
Our Mission
Our mission is to amplify the voice of small-city school districts through legislative advocacy, professional development and shared best practices. We champion equitable funding, promote innovation in instruction and operations and foster peer-to-peer support committed to excellence for every student across our member districts.
News Spotlight
“A LEGACY OF LEADERSHIP.
ONE DISTRICT. REAL RESULTS.
42 YEARS OF IMPACT”
After 42 years of service in the Niagara Falls City School District, Superintendent Mark Laurrie is not simply retiring. He is leaving behind a blueprint for sustained, student-centered leadership. In an era when many superintendents move between districts every few years, Laurrie’s decades-long commitment to one community stands out. From his early work in the district to 11 years as superintendent, his leadership reflects what happens when presence, trust and consistency are treated as strategic priorities.
Become a Member
Membership is more than participation. Membership is influence. Membership is leverage.
One district can raise a concern. Fifty-seven (57) districts can move the conversation, shape decisions and drive real change.
Together, SCSD advances the priorities of small city school districts while creating greater opportunities for the students and the communities we serve.
Together, we are stronger. Together, we are heard. Together, we move the 57 forward.
Join 'The Leaders of the 57' TODAY.
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OUR COMMUNITY
20K +
Educators & Staff Employed in SCSD
1.5 MIL
Residents Served Across Communities