The Board of Education on Monday night unanimously adopted a proposed 2022-23 school budget of $60.275 million, which includes a tax levy increase of 1.61%, slightly less than the state tax levy limit. The proposed budget is $1.15 million more than the 2021-22 budget, representing a year-to-year spending increase of 1.9%. Over the past two …
COMMENT: 1. Do Schools have access to staff and students’ birth certificates and social security numbers. If yes here’s a scenario. a student wanted to know all 9 digits of their Social Security Number XXX-XX-XXXX, Their parents won’t tell them their social security number or date of birth they wanted to know would the school …
The Scotia-Glenville High School Chamber Orchestra, Lord of the Strings, Drumline and Jazz Band performed at the Empire State Plaza on Friday, March 11, in celebration of Music in Our Schools Month. Here is a sampling of their performances – https://studio.youtube.com/video/WDBJYq5RmFU/edit
Superintendent Susan Swartz told the Board of Education on Monday that Scotia-Glenville, as a way of dealing with declining secondary enrollment, is looking into sharing classes with other school districts over the Distance Learning Network. “We have talked to Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake but we are talking to other school districts as well,” Swartz said, noting …
Because a business is no longer on a Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) program for its annual tax bill, Scotia-Glenville will be able to adopt a budget that calls for a slightly higher tax levy than previously thought. Business Administrator Andrew Giaquinto told the Board of Education on Monday night that this news gives …
Congratulations to the following students who have work on display in the 32nd Annual Legislative Exhibit. Caroline Horan, Sacandaga Elementary, Grade 1 Benjamin Kirkaldy, Sacandaga Elementary, Grade 4 Madelyn Malone, Scotia-Glenville MS, Grade 8 Sage Steenberg, Scotia-Glenville MS, Grade 8 The Legislative show, celebrates the artistic achievements of students grades K-12 from across NYS. The …
ALBANY/SCHOHARIE – March is Women’s History Month and we’re shining a spotlight on women in the trades who building solid futures through their time at Capital Region BOCES. Whether it is building trades, automotive trades, welding, or heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration, the role these women play in these fields is notable. Current Career & …
Sophomore Erin Smith, who is a member of the Varsity Nordic Ski team, and senior Sam Brown, who is a member of the Varsity Swim Team, have been named as Athletes of the Month! Congratulations to both!
COMMENT: With the mask mandate in schools ending tomorrow, has there been any discussion about those who have not been vaccinated and won’t be wearing masks? RESPONSE: Not really any discussion. The schools will be in the same situation as stores and other places out in the community. We would encourage students to keep a …
Facing a more than $1 million shortfall at this early stage of budget development, the Board of Education on Monday voted 5-2 to exceed the school district’s state tax levy cap, which allows for a 1.27% increase in the 2022-23 school year. However, this motion was in order to file a report with the state …
