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Winter is here. The days are short and the snow has arrived. We are well on the way to another exciting season. We have just completed our winter concerts and what great performances they were. It makes me very proud to see such accomplished young students and so many performing. Mid-terms are just around the corner and the academics are progressing. Winter sports have started on a good note with numerous wins.
The District has found my replacement; Principal Sally Shields will be appointed as Superintendent of Schools effective July 1, 2010. Mrs. Shields has worked hard for the District improving Van Rensselaer Elementary School. I am confident in handing over the keys to Mrs. Shields that the district will continue its upward spiral. There are many challenges ahead not only for Mrs. Shields but for the community and the District. The economic downturn over the past few years has been very hard on the nation. New York State has suffered large economic losses. The trickle down effect puts a large strain on the community and the school. The District has worked hard to place itself on sound economic ground. Changes to the way we do business will have to come in order to keep us there. We will be working on cost savings for this year and will be asking community members to work with us on our budget advisory committee soon. As with everything else we will get through these difficult economic times and we will continue to deliver a quality program for our children with your support.
Happy Holidays!
Gordon F. Reynolds
Superintendent of Schools
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