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Catskill CSD addresses false termination rumors ahead of board meeting
CATSKILL, NY (WRGB) — Rumor has it terminations are being handed down in the Catskill Central School District ahead of Wednesday night's board meeting. This comes a few months after two staff members were suspended following an incident involving tape over a student's month. The music teacher, Michell Storrs', have since returned to work. Choreographer Marcus McGregor was let go after violating confidentiality rules.
Berne-Knox-Westerlo proposes same budget for revote; Three other school districts make changes to spending plans
One of the four area school districts whose budgets were defeated is not making any changes and hoping the second time will be the charm. Berne-Knox-Westerlo is keeping its proposed budget at $26.35 million. This contains a proposed tax levy increase of 5.09% tax increase, which is above the district’s tax cap of 4.35%. This requires a supermajority of 60% plus one vote to be approved. It fell short the first time around with almost 59%.
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