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Welcome
to Schuylerville Central School District
From
the American Revolution to the Information Revolution,
Schuylerville continues its tradition of excellence.
Through our two schools—the Elementary School and the
Jr.-Sr. High School—the Schuylerville Central School
District offers challenging and rewarding educational
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Our school district is a place where:
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Families
choose to live because of the quality of our schools,
as well as the quality of life in the area. The
district is located in one of the fastest-growing
counties in New York State.
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More than 70% of graduates attend college.
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Student achievement is consistently above state averages.
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More than 150 professionals work to support all levels of students, from those needing a little extra help to those needing extra educational challenges.
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Students are able to take advantage of the latest technology in computer, graphic arts and engineering labs.
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Business professionals work together with educators to ensure that students are provided with an education that will make them marketable in their chosen careers.
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Parents and community members take pride in their involvement in the schools.
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The school campus is the center of the community.
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Students in all grade levels volunteer their time in community service activities.
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A Rural Yet Accessible Location
Schuylerville students hail from a suburban/rural setting in the Hudson Valley of upstate New York. The district is located 10 miles east of Saratoga Springs and 40 miles north of Albany. It encompasses parts of seven townships—Easton, Fort Edward, Greenwich, Northumberland, Saratoga, Stillwater and Wilton. The proximity to educational, cultural, social and outdoor activities makes Schuylerville a popular place for families to settle. The Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Saratoga Raceway, Saratoga National Historical Park, Skidmore College, SUNY Empire State College, Adirondack Community College and the Glens Falls Civic Center are in our area. Residents and visitors alike enjoy museums dedicated to art, dance and horseracing; libraries and unique shops further complement Saratoga County. The Capital District and surrounding areas offer even more opportunities, with the New York State Museum/Library, the Pepsi Arena, and nearly a dozen post-secondary institutions, including the State University of New York at Albany, the College of St. Rose, Rensselaer and Union College. Major highways (the New York State Thruway and I-87) run near Schuylerville, leading residents to the vast recreational areas of the Adirondacks, the Catskills and New England.
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History of Schuylerville
Schuylerville is historically significant as the site of the 1777 Battle of Saratoga. This battle is considered to be the turning point of the American Revolution.
In looking back at education history in the area, the first schools in Schuylerville date back to the late 1700s. By the late 1800s, there were 12 different districts within the town. New schools were continually built to accommodate the growing population. In 1946, the Schuylerville Central School District was formed. Since that time, the community has supported the building of a Jr.-Sr.
High School in 1955, an Elementary School in 1966 and a
series of additions, renovations and upgrades.
For a detailed history of the district, see the writings of Town of Saratoga Historian Thomas N. Wood, III at
http://hometown.aol.com/
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A History of Educational
Excellence
Schuylerville Central School District is proud of its history of educational excellence. Our students value lifelong learning in an environment that fosters the development of responsible, productive members of society.
Our students consistently score well on state exams and other educational measures. They take advantage of a wide variety of programs, including advanced placement classes, multi-year science research courses,
distance learning classes, college credit-bearing courses, as well as high-tech classes in both engineering and agriculture. In addition, Schuylerville students are given the opportunity to take part in a variety of hands-on career experiences. Upon graduation, our students often attend prestigious colleges and universities—RIT,
Emerson College, Texas A&M,
Fordham University, Cornell University, University of Southern California, Rensselaer and Hartwick
College, just to name a few.
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The School
Budget
The budget for the 2007-08 school year is $29.2 million. The projected tax rate increase averages
1.3%.
Voting on the School Budget
In order to vote on school budgets and in the Board of Education elections, you must be at least 18 years of age, a resident of the district for at least 30 days prior to the vote and a United States citizen.
You are eligible to use an absentee ballot if you are unable to vote in person because you are: out of the district for work-related or military reasons, hospitalized, permanently disabled, sick and confined to home, in jail or on vacation and out of the district.
Click
here
to link to the district's 2007-08 budget newsletter.
[PDF file]
The vote on the proposed 2008-09 budget will take place on
Tuesday, May 20, 2008 from noon to 9 p.m. in the
Elementary School.
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Saving on Taxes
If you are a homeowner in the district, be sure to apply for tax savings under New York State’s STAR program. Last year, property owners in the district who applied for STAR saved approximately $634 on their school taxes—this is money taken right off the top of your school tax bill. This year, the amount saved
is estimated at $652.80. Low-income senior citizens can save even more. Application deadlines are in March of each
year.
Income-eligible senior citizens (over 65 years of age) can apply for additional tax savings thanks to the district’s tax exemption program. Under this program, senior citizens with yearly incomes as high as $32,399.99 can apply for tax reductions. The tax reductions are determined according to a sliding scale. For example, seniors earning $24,000 or less can have 50% of their assessed property value exempt from taxation. The scale runs in 5% increments down to a minimum 10% exemption. Property ownership, residency and occupancy status are considered in addition to income. Application forms for this program are available in your town assessor’s office. The forms must be filed by March 1 and must be filed every
year.
For more information on the STAR program or the senior citizen tax exemption program, please contact your town assessor:
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Easton Town Assessor: James Rymph, (518) 692-8852
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Fort Edward Town Assessor: Christine Blake, (518) 747-7914
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Greenwich Town Assessor: Colleen Adamec, (518) 692-9381
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Northumberland Town Assessor: Walter Smead, (518) 792-9179
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Saratoga Town Assessor: Catherine DeFelice (518) 695-4034
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Stillwater Town Assessor: Doug Case (518) 664-6148
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Wilton Town Assessor: Marge Little (518) 587-1939 [top]
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