BKW school district residents have approved a $23.4 million district budget for the 2020-21 school year by a vote of 838-305. Two other propositions also passed. The vote was held by absentee ballot due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the votes were counted tonight, June 16. Two incumbent candidates, Nathan Elble and Kimberly Lovell, were …
BKW Secondary School is proud to announce its top students of the Class of 2020. Named class Valedictorian is Bryan Doolin, 16, of Tabor Road, Berne. The class Salutatorian is Emily Purcell, 17, of Thacher Park Road, East Berne. Bryan Doolin – Valedictorian Bryan Doolin, the son of Thomas and Ellen Doolin of Berne, is …
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BKW held its annual Senior Awards Night remotely on June 11 for the Class of 2020. Congratulations everyone! ALBANY CITY LODGE #540 KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Caroline Mundell ALBERT J. LEOMBRUNO MEMORIAL AWARD Luke Valachovic ARLENE B. LENDRUM ATHLETIC AWARD Jaida Wesley ARLENE B. LENDRUM MEMORIAL AWARD Emily Purcell BAUSCH AND LOMB HONORARY …
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Dear BKW families, I hope you are all safe and well. Please also accept my sincere appreciation for the shift everyone has made during this unique and challenging time. As a school community, we have worked together, endured uncertainty, and continue to be ready for the unexpected. I have been most impressed by the sheer …
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Gov. Cuomo on Sunday, June 7, extended the date to receive voting ballots for the GASD 2020-21 budget vote and school board election. Hand delivery of ballots to district drop boxes ended at 5 p.m. on June 9, but ballots can still be received by mail by the school district through 5 p.m., June 16. …
Two BKW Board of Education members – Nathan Elble and Matthew Tedeschi – have been honored by the New York State School Boards Association (NYSSBA) with Level 2 Board Excellence Award this year. NYSSBA offers a Recognition Program designed to provide school board members with professional development opportunities and acknowledge those who strive to continually …
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Dear BKW community, As you are aware, the annual budget vote and board elections will be conducted by mail-in ballot this year, as per executive order by the governor. According to the executive order ballots are to be mailed to all qualified voters in the district, and are to include a postage paid envelope for …
June 6: Governor signs executive order allowing in-person special education summer programs On Friday, June 5, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed an executive order authorizing schools to provide in-person special education services over the summer. Summer programs for special education students will be offered at BKW on-site from July 6 to August 14 and will be …
The BKW Board of Education adopted a proposed budget for the 2020-21 school year on May 11. A public budget hearing will be held on Tuesday, May 26. Governor Cuomo signed an Executive Order on May 1 announcing that the annual school budget vote day and school board elections for all school districts in NYS …
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https://www.actionforhappiness.org/media/875760/may_2020.jpg This is a really challenging time that we are all experiencing together. During this time it may be difficult to find positives in each day as we continue to distance ourselves from friends, work, school, and family. To support togetherness and a positive mindset during this pandemic, try some of the activities found on the Action …
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