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New Board of Education Members are Sworn In.
But wait, there's more! We are thrilled to welcome our new trustees, Katie Emerson Hoss (who also previously served on the Board of Education), Sakinah Irazirry, and Michael Meyers, who officially started their terms on July 1. They took their oaths of office and are all set to make a big impact on our school community. Plus, the Board approved Virginia Carney as District Clerk!
Let's come together and give everyone a warm Sawyer welcome! They bring a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective to our Board of Education. We can't wait to work with them to ensure the success and growth of our students.
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Saugerties Central School District Superintendent Dr. Daniel Erceg recently took a break from his daily responsibilities to visit with a group of the District’s elementary school students who meet regularly to talk about stuttering. The request came from speech pathologists Kelsa Shanley and Kathryn Mendoza who believed the students would benefit from hearing firsthand from someone in a leadership role who also experiences stuttering—someone real, not just a celebrity. Without hesitation, Dr. Erceg agreed.
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Pre-K is open to children who will be 4 years old on or before December 1, 2025, and is available at no cost to District residents. The program is located at the Mt. Marion Learning Center, 744 Glasco Turnpike, Saugerties, and runs Monday through Friday from 8 AM. to 1 PM. Optional aftercare is available from 1 PM to 6 PM at a daily rate.
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On May 20, Saugerties held its fourth Superintendent’s Conference Day of the year at the High School campus. The day focused on how staff can empower students to help create the ultimate Sawyer experience.
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Student government representatives from all three elementary schools recently traveled to Albany for a special visit to the State Capitol — and thanks to some great timing, the day turned out to be even more exciting than planned!
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The Saugerties Central School District thanks our voters for their continued support. On Tuesday, May 20, Saugerties residents approved a $79.9 million budget for the 2025–2026 school year by a vote of 1229 to 465. We appreciate all the registered voters in our community who took the time to cast their ballots.