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NLCS District Consolidates Bus Routes

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by Phillip Zema
At the New Lebanon School Board meeting on September 1, Transportation Supervisor Mary Mabb announced that the number of District bus routes has been reduced from 19 to 15. She added that while some of the routes might become slightly longer, the time difference would not be substantial. [Read more…] about NLCS District Consolidates Bus Routes

New Principal For Elementary School

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by Phillip Zema
At its regular meeting on August 4 the New Lebanon Central School Board and Administration welcomed Rebecca Marzeski to the District. Beginning on August 9, she will become the Principal of Walter B. Howard Elementary School.
Little Impact From State Budget
Although four months late, the New York State budget finally passed. While it is uncertain how much the budget will affect New York State’s schools, the New Lebanon administration was confident that it would have little impact on the 2010-2011 school budget. [Read more…] about New Principal For Elementary School

Generous Grad Treats NLCS Alumni To Dinner

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by David Flint
New Lebanon Central School alumni filled the Stephentown Fire Hall on Saturday, July 17. It was the 2010 NLCS Alumni Dinner, sponsored and paid for once again by Richard Burns, Class of ’49. The generous Mr. Burns, who now resides in Shelton, CT, has picked up the tab now for the fifth straight year, and the turnout each year has, not surprisingly, been great.
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NLCS Students Score Well On Standardized Tests

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by Phillip Zema
On July 7 New Lebanon School Board meeting set the tone for the upcoming school year. Current superintendent Karen McGraw was sworn in for another term.  Incumbent Board of Education members JoAnn Gavirty and Raymond Sowalski and David Kroboth, the BOE’s newest member, were sworn in as well.   Moreover, current President Monique Wood was again nominated to lead the Board. Sowalski will continue his position as BOE Vice President.
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Results Of The New Lebanon School District Election

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by Phillip Zema
The New Lebanon School budget passed 279-125. Incumbents JoAnn Gavrity (300 votes) and Raymond Sowalski (289) were re-elected to three year terms. BOE member Susan Downy-Luhrmann did not run again, and her seat was taken by David Kroboth, who received 320 votes. [Read more…] about Results Of The New Lebanon School District Election

A Vicious Battle – Softball That Is

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by Erin Hogan
It was a vicious battle from the beginning to the end between the Lady Tigers and Lady Mountaineers softball teams. The first few innings for both teams were a quick three up, three down with New Lebanon getting one run. Then, in the bottom of the third, Gabby Hilts batted in Sara Risko to give the Tigers a 2 run lead over the Mountaineers. [Read more…] about A Vicious Battle – Softball That Is

Trivia Night

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What new technique did Andrew Clark incorporate at his bakery on Old Post Road in New Lebanon, NY? How many black keys are on a modern piano? If you are fascinated by trivia and enjoy the challenge of answering questions from the historical to the hysterical, be sure to come to the New Lebanon Foundation’s Trivia Night on Friday, April 30, at the Stephentown Fire Hall on Grange Hall Road, Stephentown. [Read more…] about Trivia Night

NLCSD Reverses Two Teacher Lay- Offs

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by Phil Zema
The New Lebanon Board of Education will not eliminate a business teacher’s or physical education teacher’s position. Initially, these positions were in peril due to the difficult economic times, but because of faculty and community concern, the Board worked to develop an alternative route that was both diplomatic and practical. [Read more…] about NLCSD Reverses Two Teacher Lay- Offs

New Lebanon School Board Firing Teachers To Control Tax Levy

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by Phil Zema
Like most school districts throughout the area, the New Lebanon School District faces difficult economic times. A number of inevitable aid cuts, revenue losses and expense hikes may financially cripple the District. Because of the District’s overall wealth, the state has reduced its aid donations. [Read more…] about New Lebanon School Board Firing Teachers To Control Tax Levy