Today in RaiderNet Daily: The students you see above are juniors who got tours of Syracuse-area colleges recently. Also, it’s holiday concert night at the high school for the bands and jazz bands, with a special performance from local music teachers. And we’ve got some advice on staying warm in cold weather.
Gov. David Paterson Sunday made good his threat to share the pain of an unbalanced state budget.
He announced he will withhold $750 million in payments to school districts, local governments and social services agencies. Paterson said these were not cuts; the state is going to hold the money longer, to make sure it has cash on hand to pay its bills.
An expert met with LeVea and determined that he can understand the charges against him and can participate in his own defense. A judge today ruled that LeVea, 79, is mentally competent.
Superintendent Bill Lynch revealed this week that he has asked for legal opinions as members of the Board of Education expressed dissatisfaction with the cost of the mistakes and the problems those mistakes have caused.
They approved two construction propositions by votes of 211-128 and 209-130.
“Obviously, we’re very pleased with the vote,” said Superintendent of Schools Bill Lynch. “This is a great opportunity for the community and the kids to continue to modernize our facilities.”
The district is holding a vote today on two propositions.
It’s audition time for the next performance from Quirk’s Players and some of the students getting ready to audition are a bit nervous about it. Also today, students find ways to go green, while one writer ponders the legacy of John Lennon, shot down 29 years ago this week.
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