“John Asa Miller, 92, of Duanesburg, N.Y., passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on August 27, 2024. Born to the late Howard Joseph Miller and Anne Elizabeth (O’Melia) Miller of Cedar Hill, N.Y., on May 23, 1932, he was predeceased by his parents and by his sister, Eleanor Miller Erickson and brother, … [Read more…]
“The district last week launched an anonymous online survey to gather input on desired characteristics and skills for the next superintendent that is open to all members of the school community, including students, parents, staff members and residents. The survey is available until Nov. 17. Gathering public input is the first step the district’s … [Read more…]
“In the Duanesburg Central School District, 2022 was a contentious year. Two anti-teacher and anti-public education community members were elected to the Board of Education and, even though they were in the minority, tried to change the culture of the schools. Talk of freezing teacher pay, ignoring contracts and eliminating administrator stability permeated board … [Read more…]
“Almost as many voters turned out to cast ballots in Schenectady County’s smallest school district elections this year as did in the county’s largest district. The number of votes separating Schenectady City School District and Duanesburg Central School District — a district about 1/15 the size — was less than 200. Duanesburg had 1,093 … [Read more…]
“Do other Duanesburg residents find it very strange that the school district did not include Board of Education candidate information in the recent mailing to residents? We have many in town that don’t have internet access or who use the internet for email only. Today in the mail, I received campaign literature on two … [Read more…]
“Securo, Bailey bad fit for Duanesburg The election for the Duanesburg school board is May 16, with two seats up for election among four candidates. Two of these candidates, Adam Securo and Brandon Bailey, are aligned with the national movement to dismantle the public school system in the name of “parents’ rights.” Their campaign … [Read more…]
“Duanesburg Central School District Terms expiring: Shayne Mitchell Toni Amorosi Nominating petitions must include 25 valid signatures. For additional questions and information, contact Board of Education Clerk Celeste Junge at: [email protected].” read the entire article Arnold, Chad. Leader Herald 17 March 2023.
“Duanesburg School Board President Shayne Mitchell is an example of everything wrong with school boards today. As an elected leader, he is a representative of the community, a steward both of its children and taxpayers as well as an advocate for all students and public education. Mitchell has chosen not to get a pulse … [Read more…]
“Proposed state law would require COVID shots” read the entire article Arnold, Chad. Schenectady Gazette 21 February 2023.
“” read the entire article Briere, Shenandoah. Schenectady Daily Gazette 12 May 2022.