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Catskill Central School District Sets 2024-25 Budget; Public Hearing Scheduled
The Board of Education has approved the Catskill Central School District's budget for the 2024-25 academic year. The meeting took place on April 23, and the budget is set at $49,430,997. Notably, the tax levy will remain unchanged at 0 percent.
Local Achievers Spotlighted: Catskill High's Students and Educator Honored by YMCA
The YMCA held its annual awards breakfast on April 24, 2023, at Pegasus Restaurant in Coxsackie, where they recognized Erik Kirch, Alyciana Salter from Catskill High School, and teacher Kelly Marino. This event was part of the YMCA's Outstanding Student and Educator program, now in its second year. A YMCA panel chose the recipients from a group of schools including Catskill, Cairo-Durham, Coxsackie-Athens, and Greenville.Visit here for more details.
Meet Your Future Educators: Catskill High Hosts Board of Education Candidate Event
The 2024 Board of Education election includes seven candidates competing for four seats. Voters can access each candidate's personal statement by clicking on their names on the ballot. The top three candidates will each serve a three-year term from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2027. The candidate in fourth place will fill a vacated seat, serving from May 22, 2024, to June 30, 2026.
Key Updates on Pre-Kindergarten Registration and Lottery for Local Schools
Pre-Kindergarten registration for the 2024-2025 school year at A.W. Becker Elementary is now full, leading to a lottery for available spots. This lottery will take place on April 24, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. at the District Office. Attendance at the lottery is not required, and children who are not selected will be added to a waiting list. Families will be notified of the results by the first week of May.
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