Educating Everyone Takes Everyone
The candidates received the following number of votes: Wayne Evans Jr. - 246 votes Susan Moore – 153 vote
As we work on the development of our plan for funding from the Federal Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund allocated by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPR-ESSER) as well as the plans for other federal, state, and local funding including next year’s District budget, we are seeking feedback from parents, faculty and staff, and other community members as to what initiatives should be considered as priorities.
The District’s Athletic Department recently honored graduating athletes who earned eight or more Varsity letters during their participation in high school athletics. They were presented for recognition at a Board of Education on June 16, 2021 and congratulated for their accomplishments.
FREE meals are available for all students in the district- for both in-school students and remote learners. Families of remote learners are able to pick up at Gordon Creek Elementary School twice a week.
The Ballston Spa Education Foundation (BSEF) recently presented over $8,000 in Spring 2021 grant awards to educators in the Ballston Spa Central School District for educational enrichment projects throughout the district. The recent spring cycle included the following grants: $3,849 to purchase DrumFit Kits at Ballston Spa High School (BSHS) and $4,240 from the Fred Reiner’s Memorial Grant to purchase Communication Boards for the four elementary playgrounds.
The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce’s President Todd L. Shimkus (L) recently presented Superintendent Ken Slentz (R) and the Ballston Spa Central School District with a check for $6,910.39 in proceeds generated from this year’s Malta Food Fest.
The district would like to recognize the retirement of staff members who are retiring during this school year. The dedication and service that they brought to the district during their collective 672 years of service will definitely be missed.
