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Berlin School Dist.

BCS Students Invent Device To Help The Hearing Impaired

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submitted by Jeanne Casatelli, Communications Specialist, Questar III
On December 7 Berlin Middle/High School students introduced an invention that could help the deaf and hearing impaired participate in sports. Out of more than 300 applicants, Berlin Middle/ High School was one of only 14 schools in the nation awarded an InvenTeam grant from the Lemelson-MIT Program this year.
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Berlin Elementary Students Participate In Festival Of Trees At The Berkshire Museum

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submitted by Jeanne Casatelli, Communications Specialist, Questar III
All three classes of second-graders at Berlin Elementary School have decorated trees now on display at the Festival of Trees at the Berkshire Museum in Pittsfield, MA. Their trees joined more than 100 decorated trees submitted by other schools, community groups, businesses and individuals.
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Lead Panel At BCS

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by Phillip Zema
On Monday, November 29, a panel comprised of nine state and county level health officials met to discuss Berlin Elementary School’s lead problem. Currently, about 25% of BES students have been tested for lead, and 98% of those tested have blood lead levels less than 5 micrograms per deciliter of whole blood (mg/dl). No tested student had a lead blood level of 10 mg/dl or more, and so, according to NY State health standards, no student has an “elevated blood lead level.” Throughout the meeting, the panel encouraged parents to get their children tested, especially those who have children between the ages of 6 months and 6 years.
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TRAC Seeks Support

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The TRAC (Together Reducing Alcohol and Drugs Coalition) group met Wednesday, November 17, to continue its coalition building and prevention efforts. The need to develop Memorandum of Understanding with local governments and community organizations to ensure that there is a community-wide commitment to drug and alcohol use prevention among teens was discussed. Members will be canvassing local organizations to talk about TRAC, enlist support and explore programs and initiatives that could receive federal funding in the near future.
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Letter To The Editor – Let The Voters Decide

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To the Editor:
I think that the voters should decide the issues.
For the past six years the Berlin School District has been wrestling with several issues that need to be resolved. One that needs to be addressed now is what footprint do we want for our Elementary school(s). It would seem that the BOE has been unable to figure this out and with both sides entrenched (as the Superintendent has said) I don’t see a resolution coming anytime soon.
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BCS Board President John Greene Resigns

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by David Flint
John Greene, President of the Berlin School Board since last July, has submitted his resignation. Greene said he discussed the resignation in executive session at the end of the regular Board meeting on Tuesday, November 16. The Board accepted the resignation immediately following the executive session. It will be effective as of November 30 or possibly earlier if the Board comes up with a replacement before then.
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Berlin Central School Students Honor Veterans

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submitted by Jeanne Casatelli, Communications Specialist, Questar III
On November 9, Berlin High School students presented a video tribute to Veterans Day; local veterans were honored guests.
A team of more than 15 students who call themselves “super troopers” created the video sparked by an idea from Rachael Bly, a junior. Rachael said, “I started thinking about Veterans Day and what it means to people and thought a video would raise awareness of how important it should be to everyone.”
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No Wrestling At BCS

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On Monday, BCS Athletic Director Arthur Schmich announced, “Due to the fact we were unable to find a coach and that only three wrestlers went to Saturday’s Weight Certification, we will not have a wrestling program this year.”
Consequently, swimmers will need to find a ride home from swim practice since there will be no New Lebanon bus to take them home, he added.

BCS Working To Stabilize Lead Hazards

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by Phillip Zema
The Berlin School District is working to alleviate the lead problem at Berlin Central School. On October 29 and 30, the Berlin Elementary School received a full lead hazard risk assessment from UNYSE Environmental Consultants. The study revealed that no soil lead hazards were identified, though a lead dust hazard was found on one window sill. [Read more…] about BCS Working To Stabilize Lead Hazards