Voters have approved the 2017-18 budget for the Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District with 636 votes in favor and 161 opposed. The bus replacement proposition has also passed with 597 votes in favor and 207 opposed. Nathan Elble, Kimberly Lovell, and Helen Lounsbury were elected to serve on the BKW Board of Education. “I am grateful …
Spring is here! The birds are chirping, the air is warmer and the sun is out longer at night. It’s one of the best times of the year. This time of year is also one of the most dangerous in pupil transportation. Studies have shown that this time of year is the most dangerous time …
BKW senior Edwin Lawson and his teammates in the Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical School (CTE) and Questar III New Visions: Law & Government program are state champions in the “We The People: The Citizen and the Constitution” competition. For the third consecutive year, the high honors program won the state-level “We The People: …
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BKW eyes $13-15 million project to repair and improve learning space The BKW Board of Education has asked its architects and engineers to outline $13-$15 million in repairs and renovations that would preserve the district’s infrastructure and create modern learning spaces for our students. “There is work that we have to do to keep our …
At its December 12 meeting, the Board of Education received an update on the condition of the district’s facilities and discussed a possible capital project for their improvement. Conducted by Synthesis Architects and M/E Engineering, the report outlined priorities in Infrastructure, Safety and Security, Improvements to support Educational Program, and Long Range Organizational Improvements. In …
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The Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District Board of Education adopted District Goals for the 2016-17 school year and beyond at its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, Dec. 12. The Board of Education sets the standards and expectations for the academic, financial, and organizational operation of the school district, while maintaining open communications with the school and …
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As you may be aware, recent legislation requires public schools in New York to test for lead in all water outlets. This notice is to inform you of the results of our water testing with the assistance of a state-supported laboratory. Of the 98 water outlets throughout the secondary school, only one was found to …
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Want to be more involved in your child’s education, but don’t know how? Join the PTA! The BKW PTA could always use new members. And joining the PTA is a great way to know what’s happening in your child’s school, connect with other parents and be part of the change you’d like to see at …
As you may be aware, recent legislation requires public schools in New York to test for lead in all water outlets. This letter is to inform you of the results of our water testing with the assistance of a state-supported laboratory. Of the 70 water outlets throughout the school building, only one was found to …
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A look at the data that drives a BKW education BKW instruction – the academic experience of every student in our care – is driven by numbers. And the trend is that we’re making great strides in many key areas. At a recent Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Dr. Timothy Mundell outlined the progress we’re …
