Saugerties prom may be held outdoors in the middle of town
Saugerties School officials are mulling holding the 2022 junior/senior prom outdoors in the Village of Saugerties as opposed to a more traditional banquet facility.
Education
Covid in our schools: Infection rates stay under 2%, except in Saugerties
At 2,399, the Saugerties Central School District’s student population is fewer than half of that of the Kingston City School District, but their COVID-19 numbers since the start of the 2021-22 school year have outpaced other districts in Ulster County.
Kingston school buildings get finishing touches on new facilities
A few major facilities projects in the Kingston City School District are nearing completion according to school officials last month, including the Kingston High School Second Century Plan, which is coming in at $16.5 million under its original $137.5 million budget. Also wrapping up are projects at J.F.K. Elementary and M. Clifford Miller Middle schools.
Onteora School District briefs (11/3/21)
Topics include: Phoenicia students learn about community-building; Onteora students hold COVID-19 information session; COVID testing plan underway; and Picnic tables ordered for outdoor lunch.
Kingston board of education disagrees on methods of public, staff input
The Kingston City School District’s Board of Education last week delayed finalizing its 2021-22 Board Goals over how best to clarify communication from staff.
Unmasked attendee kicked out of Hudson Valley school board meeting while questioning COVID policies
New Paltz has its share of residents who are skeptical about vaccine mandates. Historically, those who speak on that issue at School Board meetings present themselves as people who have reviewed scientific data and have reached different conclusions than policymakers. Their bearing communicates fear and worry, but also polite respect. That was not the impression given by two individuals who attended the October 20 meeting, however. Rather, some trustees bristled to hear unfounded allegations about coronavirus vaccines; tensions rose when the two were asked to cover their faces — in compliance with state law — or leave.
Notes from the New Paltz School District (10/27/21)
Topics include: Sarah Tanner and Fabio Alvarez win award; Unified sports program now in New Paltz; and Accountants say tax money is managed well.
Onteora hires firm to find a new superintendent
The Onteora Board of Education unanimously approved a contract with McPherson & Jacobson, an executive recruitment and development firm, to conduct a search for a new superintendent.
Plan to close one Saugerties elementary school met with strong opposition
The potential closure of a Saugerties Central School District elementary school and reconfiguration of the remaining three has already garnered significant opposition, despite school officials noting that the current model is unsustainable given a dwindling student population and nearly $10 million in anticipated budget gaps over the next three years.
New Paltz School Board member Diana Armstead questions selection process
Not getting nominated for the role of president of the New Paltz School Board isn’t sitting well with Diana Armstead. At the October 6 board meeting, Armstead for the second time expressed dissatisfaction with how that process unfolded this year.