Letter to the Editor

Letter: School leaders, expand vision 

How can a school community reject more than $31 million in building upgrades at a mere cost of $85 for a taxpayer who owns a $250,000 home? East Greenbush residents did just that in a recent capital projects vote ("East Greenbush voters reject $31.65M project," Dec. 5). The message in this vote is not "difficult financial times;" it is lack of community trust and respect for the leadership of the district.

The school community has grown tired of the threats of teacher layoffs, the elimination of classes and the possibility of cutting sports (but never administrative consolidation to reduce costs) made annually to the residents as part of a gun-to-the-head-of-taxpayers mentality to steal a "yes" vote for the school budget.

Schodack Valley Christmas

The members of the Schodack Valley Fire Department held their Annual Christmas celebration on Saturday, December 8.

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Community Budget Advisory Team

Schodack Central School District

The first meeting of this year's Community Budget Advisory Team will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 11 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. in the High School Library. Topics to be discussed include pension costs, state aid reductions and a community budget survey. 

Interested community members are encouraged to attend.

Chatham Winterfest

Sunday, December 9 

Chatham Village Winterfest,

Christmas Eve Celebration

December 24, 2012, at 7 p.m., a Christmas Eve Celebration of music, carols, the Christmas Story from Scripture, a children's message, an original Christmas story by Rev. Glenn Van Oort, and candle lighting will take place at the Reformed Dutch Church of Schodack at Muitzeskill. 

Schodack NEWS

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• District's Efforts With Startup Companies Featured in Business Review

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CBAT MEETING

Team Meeting, Tuesday, Dec. 11

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. 

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