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Budget Results: All Propositions Pass
May 18th, 2010
All three propositions for the Hoosick Falls Central School have passed. The three vacant Board of Education seats will be filled by Richard Ferrannini, Donald Skott, and Dwain Wilwol.
The official voting results are as follows:
PROPOSITION #1 - GENERAL FUND:
SHALL the Hoosick Falls Central School District be authorized to appropriate $20,721,115 for the 2010-2011 school year, and for the purposes shown in the statement of estimated expenditures adopted by the Board of Education on April 15, 2010 be approved and the amount thereof be raised by a levy of a tax upon the taxable property of the school district, after first deducting the monies available from state aid and other sources as provided by law? This includes funds to pick up children in the approved Child Safety Zone.
Yes Votes: 528
No Votes: 224
PROPOSITION #2 - BUS PURCHASES:
RESOLVED, that the Hoosick Falls Central School District is hereby authorized to purchase school buses at a maximum estimated cost of $189,500, and that such amount, or so much thereof as many be necessary shall be raised by the levy of a tax upon the taxable property of said District and collected in annual installments as provided by Section 416 of the Education Law; and, in anticipation of such tax, obligations of said District shall be issued.
Yes Votes: 496
No Votes: 254
PROPOSITION #3 - CAPITAL RESERVE FUND:
SHALL the proposition set forth in the notice of this meeting authorizing the establishment of a capital reserve fund to be designated “Bus Purchase Reserve Fund”, with an ultimate amount to be $500,000 (plus accrued interest), a term of 10 years, and annual appropriation of available fund balance and other legally available funds to such Reserve Fund, be approved?
Yes Votes: 466
No Votes: 273
Voting Results for the 3 vacant Board of Education seats for a term of three years, July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2013.
Gregory M. Laurin - 343
Donald Skott - 514
Richard Ferrannini - 579
Dwain Wilwol - 457
New York State School Report Card released
April 28th, 2010
New York State has released its School Report Cards for the 2008-9 school year. You can access them by visiting our 2010-11 Budget Page, or by clicking the following links: K-6 Report Card - 7-12 Report Card.
Panther Post now online!
February 22nd, 2010
The Panther Post is a high school newspaper for students, by students. The goal of the Post is to provide students with the opportunity to voice ideas, enhance involvement and foster communication within the student community.
The school website will now provide permanent access to the Panther Post. The link will be located near the bottom of the second group of links on the left side of the page. You can also access the Panther Post by clicking here.
High School Chorus performs with nationally acclaimed composer
February 2nd, 2010
The Hoosick Falls High School, under the direction of Ambigay Yudkoff, will perform with nationally acclaimed composer Tim Janis in his new “Celebrate America” musical special on WMHT Public Televisin March 20th at 5PM.
Tim Janis, well known for his “Music with a Mission” has worked on many philanthropic projects with artists such as Paul McCartney, Billy Joel, Ray Charles, Andre Previn, and The New York Philharmonic. He has also produced fund raising programs for PBS with George Clooney and James Earl Jones.
Hoosick Falls High School, along with high school choirs from across New York will perform with Tim Janis and his ensemble in a new special called Celebrate America, created by Janis to spotlight our nation’s youth and pull communities together in a celebration of music that uplifts and inspires.
Celebrate America, which airs on Saturday, March 20th at 5pm, was taped at WMHT Public Television in early October 2009. Busses rolled in from across the state, pulling together 500 students from New York high school music programs. Arriving well prepared and very professional, each choir was brought into the station to record their performance for the broadcast.
The Hoosick Falls High School students did an exceptional job singing “Wild Mountain Thyme.” Student Peter Donahue said, “So glad that I did this. It was so cool to see the studio and facilities. I hope that people watching will feel love for their country.” Student Meaghan DiMaggio said, “I think that is was a big deal to do this show. It was so great to be a part of this. I do hope that people watching us perform will feel a lot of pride.” Student Kara Gardner said, “It was so exciting to be here. I hope people watching us will feel love for our country.”
Not only does Celebrate America give our youth a life-changing opportunity, but it also teaches children the importance of contributing to community through the arts, as Celebrate America is also a fund raising event during Public Television’s annual pledge drives.
The following schools participated in Celebrate America at the WMHT Public Television station: Albany High School, Bethlehem Central High School, Hudson Falls Central High School, Canajoharie High School, Saratoga Springs High School, Amsterdam High School, Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School, South Glens Falls School, Glens Falls High School, Hoosick Falls High School, Kingston High School, Queensbury High School, and The Family Foundation.
“WMHT Public Television really put a lot of effort into creating this special. It takes a lot of ‘behind the scenes’ effort to bring this great opportunity for students together. I believe the fabric of our nation is the strength found in our local communities. We need to stay connected and committed with a spirit of serving one another to the best of our abilities.” Janis said.