With an eye on possible mid-year cuts to state aid, Schoharie CSD is proposing a $24.8 million budget for the 2020-21 school year. The fiscal plan would include a 1.81 percent increase to the tax levy, which is below the district’s state-mandated tax-levy limit of 6.1 percent. The budget’s objective is to sustain operations and …
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The New York on Pause order couldn’t stop our student’s creativity! This show contains just some of the many beautiful pieces of art that have been created at home. Keep sharing your artwork with Mrs. Scofield and we can try for another display by the end of the year.
The following is a message from the EPTSO: Dear Schoharie Elementary Families, The EPTSO is excited to announce that in lieu of the annual yearbook that was unable to be completed for the 2019-2020 school year, we will be putting together an alternate yearbook that will represent this very non-traditional academic year. As such, we …
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Schoharie CSD has scheduled a special Board of Education meeting on May 18, at 7 p.m. to be held remotely via Webex. The purpose of the meeting is to approve a proposed budget that will be voted on by district residents in June by absentee ballot. The annual budget vote for fiscal year 2020-21 by …
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Schoharie CSD will be hosting a Red Cross blood drive on Tuesday, May 19th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Elementary ’52 Gym in order to help with the severe blood shortage that the Red Cross is facing due to CoVid-19. If you are in good health, please consider donating! Social distancing can still be …
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Dear Schoharie Families, As teachers are reaching out to you to schedule a time to pick up your child’s personal belongings, please note a few items to keep this process safe for everyone. 1) You do not need to pick anything up if you feel unsafe. The teacher can store anything of importance to return …
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Dear Schoharie Families, By now you are all aware that we will complete our school year through virtual learning. Although this decision makes all of us sad, we have proven that we can adapt, and we will remain #SchoharieStrong. Since March, you partnered with us to show your children the value of education, and we …
In an executive order issued on Friday, May 1, New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that this year’s school budget vote and board of education election will take place on June 9, exclusively by absentee ballot due to the COVID-19 public health crisis. The executive order establishes a timeline of actions that schools must …
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District residents who are interested in running for a Board of Education position should contact Debra Cardella, District Clerk, at 518-295-6679 or dcardella@schoharieschools.org to request nominating petitions. Nominating petitions must be submitted to the District Clerk no later than Monday, May 11, 2020 at 5 p.m. in order to appear on the ballot for the …
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Friday, May 1, that all schools will be closed for the remainder of the 2019-20 school year. Home learning and school feeding programs will continue through June in accordance with the normal school calendar. Schools had most recently been closed through May 15. More guidance from the state on summer …
