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Orchard Park board considers parent training
By Barbara O’Brien NEWS STAFF REPORTER
Updated: 08/27/08 10:48 AM

Orchard Park Central High School may join a growing number of schools requiring parents to attend a drug and alcohol information session before their children can attend school dances.
Officials begin planning for changes in grade levels
By Karen Robinson NEWS STAFF REPORTER
Updated: 08/26/08 6:56 AM

This fall, East Aurora school officials will study potential changes in elementary school bus runs a year ahead of time to prepare for changes in district grade level configurations planned for Parkdale Elementary School’s expansion, which should be completed by fall of 2009.
St. Joe’s set to open new field for all athletes, all year
By Janice L. HabudaNEWS STAFF REPORTER
Updated: 08/26/08 8:14 AM

The old athletic fields at St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute were good for a team for a season.
Lancaster school board shocked by budget-busting phone project cost
By Barb O’Brien NEWS STAFF REPORTER
Updated: 08/27/08 10:26 AM

Talk about sticker shock — Lancaster Central School Board members thought they had enough money left over in the bond project for an entire new telephone system.
Board again clashes over football
By Eileen Werbitsky SOUTHTOWNS CORRESPONDENT
Updated: 08/26/08 6:56 AM

Infighting continued to mount at Monday’s meeting of the Holland School Board after, without the knowledge of some other members, Stephen Welk, the board president, drafted a proposed referendum on adding football as a high school sport and put it on the agenda.
Tenure decision delayed for 2 on staff
By Laura E. Winchester SUBURBAN CORRESPONDENT
Updated: 08/20/08 7:05 AM

The probationary appointments of two administrators in the Depew School District were extended Tuesday to a fourth year.
District officials say tax rate will decrease

Updated: 08/20/08 7:05 AM

Taxpayers in the Cheektowaga Central School District will see a decrease in the tax rate for the 2008-2009 school year, district officials said during a School Board meeting Tuesday night.
High school graduation rates improve in state
By Peter Simon - News Staff Reporter
Updated: 08/11/08 12:40 PM

New York State's high school graduation rate increased slightly in 2007, but more than three of every 10 students failed to graduate after four years of high school, the state announced today.
Graduation rates by district

Updated: 08/11/08 12:51 PM

Percentage of students graduating in four years at high schools in Erie and Niagara counties.
Compromise rehab funding buoys officials
By Peter Simon NEWS STAFF REPORTER
Updated: 08/08/08 6:49 AM

Buffalo school officials are “absolutely thrilled” that the school reconstruction project was kept alive by a compromise with Gov. David A. Paterson.
Board may raise prices to support food program
By Karen Robinson NEWS STAFF REPORTER
Updated: 08/01/08 6:50 AM

Frontier school officials are closely eyeing the costs of running the district’s struggling food service program, which may include increased meal prices for the upcoming school year.
Board urged to OK high school girls lacrosse program
By Paul Westmoore - NEWS NIAGARA BUREAU
Updated: 08/01/08 6:50 AM

NIAGARA FALLS — After two years of preparation, it appears a group of 48 Niagara Falls High School girls will be granted their wish to have junior varsity and varsity lacrosse teams next spring.
Williamsville South listed as national historic place
By Brian Hayden NEWS STAFF REPORTER
Updated: 07/31/08 6:47 AM

Not just books and classes are full of history at Williamsville South High School. The school itself has been added to the National Register of Historic Places, a designation that increases potential grant money and heightens awareness of a building’s historical significance.
Legal actions will take time to resolve
By Eileen Werbitsky SOUTHTOWNS CORRESPONDENT
Updated: 07/31/08 6:47 AM

More details of legal actions seeking the ouster of Holland School Superintendent Garry Stone and some board members have been disclosed.
South added to National Register
By Brian Hayden NEWS STAFF REPORTER
Updated: 07/31/08 6:47 AM

Not just books and classes are full of history at Williamsville South High School.


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