Schenectady County school budget vote results
All four district budgets and bus proposals approved, board incumbents reelected
Voters throughout Schenectady County went to the polls today and all four school district budgets were approved in the Schenectady County Spotlight's coverage area. Also, the three districts with bus propositions received voter approval. In contested Board of Education races the incumbents kept their seats for another term.
Students urged to stop and think about drinking
Area campaign focuses on preventing teen drinking at prom
The Alliance with the Medical Society of the State of New York is launching its annual “Think, Don’t Drink” campaign to heighten awareness among teens about the dangers of underage drinking.
Finding comfort in helping others
Schalmont students craft quillows for children at Ronald McDonald House
When a child arrives at the Ronald McDonald House in Albany they might feel far from home, but Schalmont students are trying to make their stay a little more comfortable and welcoming.
Talk focuses on preventing student substance abuse
Parents might have to focus on more than just drugs and alcohol to stop children from becoming addicted to harmful habits.
'Driving hammered will get you nailed'
Student's anti-DWI design wins billboard contest
Emily Himmelwright has a message about the dangers of drinking and driving —“driving hammered will get you nailed” —and every time motorists drive by the corner of Fermac Street in Colonie, it’s relayed loud and clear.
Region welcomes Obama
President says nanotech key to economic recovery
According to President Barack Obama, job creation is key to a full economic revival.
Event aims to build futures
Construction Career Days link students with job opportunities
Students from schools across the Greater Capital District watched in admiration as skilled tradespeople and professional operators demonstrated their industry knowledge at the 11th annual Capital District Construction Career Days.
Painting war’s true colors
WWII veterans share war stories with Niskayuna eighth grade students
For students, learning about wars often means reading dull black-on-white text in a history book. But for eighth-graders at Iroquois Middle School in Niskayuna, Thursday, April 19, added some color to history lessons, as they heard firsthand accounts of the past century’s greatest conflict.
Mohon adopts $44M budget
Spending plan calls for 2.3 percent tax levy increase within tax cap
Mohonasen would lose 18 full-time equivalent positions next school year under the proposed budget as spending increases by $1.2 million, or 2.75 percent.
Nisky adopts $75M school budget in 5-2 vote
More than 3 percent tax levy increase within cap, around 80 positions cut
After several meetings targeted at closing a $4.4 million budget gap, the Niskayuna Board of Education has approved a budget within the tax cap despite some calls to exceed the limit.
Schalmont asking for 1.9 percent tax hike
Budget cuts $310,000, including eight full-time equivalent positions
Schalmont district officials not only stayed within a tax cap of 2.33 percent for next school year’s budget, it came below the often-advertised 2 percent limit.
Gardner, schools differ on savings
County attorney estimates $1M savings for Medicare switch
County officials don’t often get involved in school budget decisions, but Schenectady County Attorney Christopher Gardner is proposing healthcare savings that districts don’t believe will make a significant dent.
S-G adopts $47.8M budget within tax cap
State aid increase restores librarian position, union concessions pending
Despite some community members urging the Scotia-Glenville Board of Education to exceed the state mandated tax cap, the approved $47.8 million 2012-13 budget remains under the limit.
Nisky schools facing tough cuts
Heavy staffing reductions, kindergarten class size increases eyed
Niskayuna Central School District officials have tallied more than $4 million in reductions for the 2012-13 budget, but a little more must be cut to stay within the tax cap.
Empowering kids, defusing bullies
Sweethearts and Heroes presents anti-bullying program to Schalmont students
Schalmont students were encouraged to be a fellow student’s hero through a unique anti-bullying presentation aimed to stop kids from just be a bystander.
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