Springville-Griffith Institute Central School District
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Springville-Griffith Institute Central School District is a Central School District in rural New York State. Located 35 minutes south of , the district consists of the communities of Collins, Colden, Glenwood, East Concord, and Springville.
Springville's school honors the name of Archibald Griffith who raised a seminary from a position of uncertainty to one of proud equality with any in the land. In 1867 the name of the Academy was changed to Griffith Institute, in consideration of his liberal donation. Later he gave $10,000 to the Institute.SGI History Article
The School is governed by Federal and State laws, regulations and policies. The remaining actions are set through policies of the Board of Education (BOE). For the purposes of the school, policies have the force of law. Policies are voted on by its seven members. Every action must carry with four votes, even if not all seven members are present.
The BOE hires and fires a superintendent that manages the school for the BOE. BOE's if they choose to employ a Superintendent must employ a person certified by the regents of the state of New York or approved by the Regents. S-GI first employed a Superintendent in 1967.
