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Community Approves 2020-2021 School Budget ()

Residents of the New Lebanon Central School District approved the $12,764,051 budget for the 2020-2021 school year by a margin of 286 (yes) to 77 (no). Residents also voted to fill two seats on the New Lebanon Board of Education. Sharon Putnam (314 votes) and Richard Sime (313 votes) were elected to three-year terms. We… Read more »

Class of 2020 Valedictorian and Salutatorian ()

Emily Schafer – Valedictorian Emily Schafer, daughter of Barbara and Robert Schafer of New Lebanon, NY has been named New Lebanon High School’s Class of 2020 Valedictorian. Emily goes above and beyond to reach her full potential in all areas of her life. She is a hard worker and takes her academics and future planning… Read more »

Statement from Superintendent Leslie Whitcomb ()

Please read the statement below from Superintendent Leslie Whitcomb:   I have been struggling to collect my thoughts on the turmoil that our nation has experienced recently. Personally, the events of the past days and weeks call to mind the painful times during the civil rights movement of the 1960s, and to say I am… Read more »

Walter B. Howard Elementary Named “Recognition School” ()

The New York State Education Department announced Friday that Walter B. Howard Elementary School was named a 2019-2020 Recognition School. Under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) plan, Recognition Schools are those with high academic achievement and strong progress, that also perform acceptably for all subgroups for which they are accountable. This year’s designees represent… Read more »

Capital Project Update (7/11/2019) ()

The $11,855,000 capital project that New Lebanon Central School District voters approved in May 2017, is currently underway and on schedule to be completed by September 2020. Read more »

Board Adopts 2019-20 Budget Proposal ()

The New Lebanon Central School District Board of Education adopted a proposed 2019-2020 budget of $12,480,879. The plan represents a decrease in spending over the current year’s budget. In addition to staying below the calculated tax levy limit, the proposed budget represents a 0% tax levy increase for the seventh consecutive year. Read more »

New Lebanon residents approve 2018-19 School Budget ()

Residents of the New Lebanon Central School District approved the $12,519,094 budget for the 2018-19 school year by a vote of 158 (yes) to 23 (no). Residents also voted to fill two seats on the New Lebanon Board of Education. Michael Brutsch (154 votes) and William Buckenroth (158 votes) were elected to three-year terms. We… Read more »

Student & Teacher Honored at Scholar Recognition Dinner ()

New Lebanon senior John Wallace was recognized as an outstanding student at the 31st Annual Scholars’ Recognition Dinner on May 17. Each student chooses one teacher who has had a significant influence on their academic career and Wallace chose Science teacher Glenn Giumarra. “Mr. Giumarra is a witty, enthusiastic teacher who perseveres to ensure that… Read more »

2017-18 School Budget Newsletter Now Available ()

On Tuesday, May 16, our community will vote on the 2017-18 school budget. The $12,409,824 budget is a decrease in spending over the current year’s budget and a decrease in the tax levy, which means a tax cut of 1.18%. The community budget vote is Tuesday, May 16. A budget newsletter with details will be mailed… Read more »