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Board member Sam Tripp said nobody likes to make cuts like these, but it had to be done. At right is board president Kathleen Allen.

Proposed School Budget Contains Large Reductions

April 5, 2016 Steve Yablonski

The tentative 2016-17 budget for the Oswego City School District has cut the fat – and then some. “Nobody likes reductions … I hate these reductions,” Dr. Dean Goewey, superintendent, said Tuesday night after unveiling his updated budget plan. The $79,510,611 budget proposal is less than the current budget and less than the 2014-15 budget. However, the cuts are severe. Many positions have been targeted for reduction at all levels within the district.

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Race To The Top Runs Into Debate At Oswego School Board Meeting

September 27, 2011 Steve Yablonski

After hearing an update on the Race To The Top initiative for nearly an hour Tuesday night, members of the Oswego City School District’s board of education agreed with the plan in principle. However, the part about pulling educators out of the classroom to be trained didn’t sit well with the board.

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Oswego School Board Asks SED To Dismiss Proceedings Against Goewey

July 19, 2011 Steve Yablonski

The Oswego school board has interceded on behalf of a building principal and his battle with the State Education Department and a former Oswego school superintendent. David Fischer (superintendent from January 2005 to June 2008), is asking the state to revoke Dean Goewey’s teaching and administrator licenses. Tuesday night, the Oswego school board passed a resolution asking the state to dismiss the proceedings.

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Oswego School Board Names New Officers

July 5, 2011 Steve Yablonski

John Dunsmoor, the board’s vice president for the 2010-2011 academic year, was appointed president. Kathy Allen was named to fill Dunsmoor’s previous spot.

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Oswego Assistant Superintendent Leaving The School District

June 21, 2011 Steve Yablonski

At its meeting Tuesday night, the Oswego City School District Board of Education said goodbye to veteran board member and current board president Dave White. They also accepted the resignation of Peter Colucci, the assistant superintendent for business.

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School Board Recognizes OHS Chamber Singers

May 26, 2011 Contributor

The Oswego High School Chamber Singers, under the direction of teacher Veronica Shaver, were recognized by the Oswego City School District Board of Education and the Superintendent of Schools at the recent board meeting.

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School Board Recognizes Buc Bulletin

May 26, 2011 Contributor

The Oswego High Buccaneer Bulletin was once again named the top scholastic newspaper in Central New York. The Board of Education and Superintendent of Schools recognized the Buccaneer Bulletin and several staff members who also earned awards at the Syracuse University event.

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School Board Extends Superintendent’s Contract

May 24, 2011 Steve Yablonski

The board of education voted 5 – 2 to approve extending Bill Crist’s contract through June 30, 2013. They also accepted several retirements, mostly from teachers.

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Board Member-elect Says Thank You

May 20, 2011 Contributor

School board member-elect says thank you to everyone that put their trust, confidence and support in him for his bid for Oswego City School District Board of Education member.

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Bill Myer Announces Candidacy For Oswego School Board

April 29, 2011 Steve Yablonski

Board members have two obligations, one to the children and one to the taxpayers, he said. So, you have to work to find a balance that works best for both sides, he said. Myer said he will listen to everyone, and if he doesn’t know something he will do the legwork necessary to get the answers.

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