The Contracts for Excellence (C4E) Program was established in 2007 to provide additional accountability for increased State Aid for low performing school districts. C4E is a comprehensive approach to targeting fiscal resources to specific allowable programs proven to raise the achievement of students with the greatest educational need. Districts required to enter a contract must document the schools, programs, and student subgroups to be targeted for funding, along with specific, achievable performance improvements that will result.

To view the public 2026-27 Contract for Excellence presentation click here.

The following information was submitted to the New York State Department of Education:

• GASD 2025-26 Contract for Excellence 

• 2025-26 Contract for Excellence Public Hearing Announcement

• 2025-26 Contract for Excellence Building Plan Form

• 2025-26 Contract for Excellence Checklist

• 2025-26-district-budget-program-narrative

• 2024-25 Contract for Excellence

• 2024-25 Public Hearing Announcement

• 2023-24 Contract for Excellence