When Schroon Lake Central School District’s new superintendent takes over on July 1, she will bring a little bit of Oswego with her. At its April 14 meeting, the Schroon Lake board of education unanimously approved hiring Oswego Middle School Principal Bonnie Finnerty as the district’s new superintendent. “She was an effective leader as a building principal. She will be a wonderful superintendent,” said Oswego superintendent Bill Crist.
The tentative $74,844,748 spending plan is less than the current budget. It would cut about 23 positions and increase the tax rate by 43 cents per $1,000 assessed valuation. Several members of the public spoke out against some of the proposed job reductions.
The proposed spending plan for the 2011-12 school year is likely to cut some staff. However, the superintendent pointed out Wednesday night that there might be a “cushion” that allows for some cuts to be restored. The entire school board will debate the tentative budget at the Feb. 22 regular meeting.
A move to reduce the number of administrators in the district by four came back to the table at Tuesday’s board of education meeting. Just as it did this spring, if failed to get the required support to pass. In other action, the board named a new law firm as the district’s attorney.
When students return for the 2010-11 school they will notice some changes aimed at enhancing their academic careers Other changes, they might not notice. ‘We want to instill school spirit, Buc Pride, from the elementary level right through graduation. Buc Pride,’ the superintendent said.
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It was a bit breezy and chilly outside for opening day of the 2010 – 11 school year. Inside the schools it was warm and welcoming, despite the continuous hustle and bustle of workers finishing off renovation work.