We’re excited to share that Deposit Central School District and Hancock Central School District are beginning an exploratory process to see how the two districts may partner in the future to better serve our students, families, and community.
Together, the districts are working with Leadership Solutions Advisers to conduct a New York State Education Department Feasibility Study.
The goal of this study is to explore whether a potential merger could:
✅ Enhance educational opportunities for students
✅ Increase organizational capacity
✅ Support long-term financial sustainability
👉 This process is exploratory only. No decisions have been made, and no outcomes are assumed.
We strongly encourage community members to make your voice heard by:
🗣️ Joining a stakeholder group
📋 Participating in surveys
🏫 Attending in-person meetings
🌐 Merger Study Website (Central Info Hub)
Because there’s a lot of information, a central website has been created for community members. It includes:
✔ Stakeholder sign-up & feedback links
✔ Full study timeline
✔ Study documents
✔ FAQs
✔ Meeting dates
✔ Presentation materials
🔗 Visit the Merger Study Website:
👉 https://tinyurl.com/53rttdfr
📅 Save the Date: Joint Board Kick-Off Meeting
The official public kick-off for the merger study will take place at a joint meeting of the Boards of Education.
🗓️ Date: January 28, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM (doors open at 5:45 PM)
📍 Location: Deposit High School Auditorium
Representatives from Leadership Solutions Advisers will present an overview of the study process and answer questions from Board members and the public.
👥 This is an open public meeting, and all community members are encouraged to attend.
📺 Can’t attend in person?
The meeting will be live-streamed and recorded, with a viewing link shared on:
• The Merger Study Website
• District websites
• District Facebook pages
🔗 Meeting info link:
👉 https://rb.gy/uwji5j
