On Tuesday, May 20 from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the High School gym, the community will vote on a proposed $21,217,292 budget for the 2014-15 school year.
The proposed budget:
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May 6, 2014
April 13, 2014
Schodack Central School District may devote entire building to business incubator
The business incubator at Schodack Central School District has been so successful in its first year that superintendent Robert Horan wants to open an entire building to startup companies.
The district has proposed relocating middle school students in response to declining enrollments, leaving an entire building open to business and community.
Read more...
April 10, 2014
Craig Wilkinson was honored
Craig Wilkinson was honored at the Questar III Board meeting on April 9 with the G. Lucius Cary Annual Service Leadership Award for his incredible volunteer work in Schodack schools and the community. “Craig is a valuable asset to our students, faculty and staff for the Schodack Central School District as well as in the community. If you see him, please take a moment to thank him for all that he does while asking for nothing in return,” said Superintendent Bob Horan. Congratulations Craig!
"Mr. Schodack" everybody knows him...everybody loves him.
March 24, 2014
Schodack Budget Workshops
Budget Forum and
Workshop Offer Opportunities for Community Questions – Wednesday, March 26 and Tuesday, April
8
To help answer questions our community may have about the 2014-15 budget, the district will hold a Community Budget Forum on Wednesday, March 26 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. in the High School cafeteria. The Board of Education will also hold a budget workshop with community input on Tuesday, April 8 at 6:00 p.m. in the High School cafeteria. Free babysitting will be available for both meetings. Each meeting will offer opportunities to learn about the 2014-15 budget process and ask questions. Community members will also be able to ask questions about the proposition to address infrastructure needs as well as the Capital Project.
To help answer questions our community may have about the 2014-15 budget, the district will hold a Community Budget Forum on Wednesday, March 26 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. in the High School cafeteria. The Board of Education will also hold a budget workshop with community input on Tuesday, April 8 at 6:00 p.m. in the High School cafeteria. Free babysitting will be available for both meetings. Each meeting will offer opportunities to learn about the 2014-15 budget process and ask questions. Community members will also be able to ask questions about the proposition to address infrastructure needs as well as the Capital Project.
September 6, 2013
Two startups find a home in a Schodack middle school basement
The Schodack Central School Districtmoved in its first twostartup companies this fall, and Bob Horan is expanding the reciprocal arrangement.
Horan, Schodack’s superintendent, sees dual benefits to giving free space to the two fledgling energy companies, MICROrganic Technologies and Tumalow.
In exchange for the free space (both companies are miles away from generating revenue yet), the owners will give their time to students, and their expertise to faculty members who will develop curricula and experiments based on the companies’ technologies.
Horan said both companies’ technologies fit well with Schodack’s biotech, semiconductor and energy programs.
“It’s a great trade-off,” said Horan, who is preparing to sign on a third startup. The companies’ first introduction to the school community drew 50 faculty members.
May 19, 2013
Budget Vote Tuesday
Community Budget Vote on Tuesday, May 21; Budget Newsletter Available
On Tuesday, May 21, the Schodack CSD community will vote on a $20,773,047 proposed 2013-14 budget that largely preserves student programs with no increase in class sizes. The budget increases spending by 2.6% and requires an estimated 4.49% increase in the tax levy, which is within New York State's property tax cap. For more information, click here to download a .pdf of the budget newsletter, which was mailed to district residents on May 10. Posted 5/14/13.
April 22, 2013
Scholarship opportunities
Music Parents Association Offers Scholarships
– Deadline: May 8
The Maple Hill Music Parents Association is offering
scholarships again this year for students currently in grades 6-11 who pursue
music lessons, camps or programs this summer. The total scholarship money
available is $1,000, split evenly for Middle School and High School students.
The maximum award to any one student is $250. Application deadline is
Wednesday, May 8. For more information, visit
March 15, 2013
Calendar Events
March 16
Music Parent Association Seeks Items for Indoor Garage Sale - The Maple Hill Music Parents Association is seeking donations for their Indoor Garage Sale to be held Saturday, March 16 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. We need gently used items, but cannot accept personal care items, clothing, magazines, televisions, computers or stuffed animals.
See the full calendar HERE
Music Parent Association Seeks Items for Indoor Garage Sale - The Maple Hill Music Parents Association is seeking donations for their Indoor Garage Sale to be held Saturday, March 16 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. We need gently used items, but cannot accept personal care items, clothing, magazines, televisions, computers or stuffed animals.
See the full calendar HERE
To have an event listed on The Schodack SCENE, send the information (including date, time, street address and cost if any) to catherine.sager@yahoo.com.
The Community Calendar is updated every Thursday.
March 11, 2013
From the Troy Record
Schodack Central School District's energy savings rewarded with grant
The Schodack Central School District is one of 12 across the state to receive a portion of a $9 million grant as a reward for finding $9 million in energy savings.
School districts across the state were invited to apply for the grant by demonstrating how innovative cost-savings were implemented in their districts. The dozen schools found efficiencies and savings in their district’s operations, in areas such as transportation, maintenance staff, and administrative support. As models, these districts will serve as roadmaps for other districts to follow when containing costs which continue to escalate every year.
“Our education system must become more efficient and direct spending away from the bureaucracy into the classroom,” said Gov. Andrew Cuomo. “The 12 districts we are awarding today stand out as leading examples and will serve as models for other districts across the state.”
The Schodack Central School District is one of 12 across the state to receive a portion of a $9 million grant as a reward for finding $9 million in energy savings.
School districts across the state were invited to apply for the grant by demonstrating how innovative cost-savings were implemented in their districts. The dozen schools found efficiencies and savings in their district’s operations, in areas such as transportation, maintenance staff, and administrative support. As models, these districts will serve as roadmaps for other districts to follow when containing costs which continue to escalate every year.
“Our education system must become more efficient and direct spending away from the bureaucracy into the classroom,” said Gov. Andrew Cuomo. “The 12 districts we are awarding today stand out as leading examples and will serve as models for other districts across the state.”
Schodack was awarded $298,761 over three years for identifying a total of $331,956 in eligible savings by consolidating and reducing central office administrative responsibilities and positions and installing solar panels.Read more...
February 26, 2013
Indoor Garage Sale
Maple Hill Music Parents Association will hold it's annual indoor garage sale on Saturday March 16th, from 9am to 3 pm at Maple Hill High School, 1216 Maple Hill Road, Castleton. Proceeds to benefit the Music Program at Schodack Central Schools.
February 22, 2013
Maple Hill vs Mechanicville
Girls Basketball Team One game away from Sectional finals!
Maple Hill faces Mechanicville Friday at 7:30 at home. Come support the girls, and don't forget to wear red!
January 22, 2013
Music Parent Association
Music Parent Association Seeks Items for Indoor Garage Sale - The Maple Hill Music Parents Association is seeking donations for their Indoor Garage Sale to be held Saturday, March 16 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Please contact Rachael Coleda at 732-0241 or raye@coleda.com
December 17, 2012
Chinese Representatives visit Schodack
The district had an opportunity to show off its schools to a trade and business representative for China on September 28 as part of its efforts to promote the Schodack community to potential businesses and homeowners.
Millay Yuan, president of the Jiangsu (China) Trade & Business Representative Office, visited Schodack schools after he connected with Board of Education member George Warner.
Millay Yuan, president of the Jiangsu (China) Trade & Business Representative Office, visited Schodack schools after he connected with Board of Education member George Warner.
Mr. Warner and Superintendent Robert Horan attended a trade conference over the summer to create connections with businesses potentially interested in locating in the area or possibly their employees.
December 14, 2012
Kiwanis Christmas Gift to SCSD
The Castleton Schodack Kiwanis Club donated $1,000 in gift cards to each of
Schodack Central School Districts three school buildings recently. This
donation will help community families in need during the holiday season.
Social workers from each school were on hand to accept this generous donation
and will be able to identify families to help.
The donated funds come from
various fund raisers (chicken barbeques, food sales at summer concerts at the
Schodack Town Park) and a very generous donation from a family in the
Schodack/Castleton
community.
Kiwanis members would like to thank the community for their support, which allows the organization to give this Christmas donation as well as many other donations throughout the year. The Schodack CSD is very grateful for the Kiwanis Christmas donation and their continued generosity to the community.
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Kiwanis members would like to thank the community for their support, which allows the organization to give this Christmas donation as well as many other donations throughout the year. The Schodack CSD is very grateful for the Kiwanis Christmas donation and their continued generosity to the community.
December 10, 2012
December 5, 2012
CBAT MEETING
For the fifth straight year, the district is organizing a Community Budget Advisory Team where residents can learn about the budget process, provide suggestions and help communicate budget news to the community.
November 20, 2012
District to Start Charging Admission for Basketball Games
As part of the Schodack Central School district’s efforts to offset some of the costs of athletic programs, the district will start charging for regular season basketball games this year. September 28, 2012
Facilities Committee seeks members
District Seeks Community Members for Facilities Committee
The district is seeking community members interested in joining a Facilities Committee to look at buildings and grounds to assess the district’s facility needs. The committee, which will also include teachers, staff, Board members and administrators, will meet three to five times starting in October. Meetings will be held in the evening and include tours of buildings and grounds. The committee will help identify the most pressing needs and recommend priorities for a report to the Board of Education.
The district is seeking community members interested in joining a Facilities Committee to look at buildings and grounds to assess the district’s facility needs. The committee, which will also include teachers, staff, Board members and administrators, will meet three to five times starting in October. Meetings will be held in the evening and include tours of buildings and grounds. The committee will help identify the most pressing needs and recommend priorities for a report to the Board of Education.
If you are interested in joining the committee, please contact Matt LaClair at 732-2831.
by Schodack eNews
August 31, 2012
Ways you can help! It's easy!
Save Box Tops for Education to Help MHMS
Box Tops for Education, which help benefit MHMS, can be brought into the school's main office this summer or when school starts in September. For questions, please e-mail Brenda Nixon.
Tools for Schools website for more information and to enroll by clicking here.
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