“The first phase of a $28 million capital improvement project at Duanesburg schools is set to break ground later this year. The district’s Board of Education awarded a pair of contracts last week totaling $3 million for the first phase of its Centennial Capital Project that was approved by voters in 2022. The contracts … [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…]
“The former superintendent of schools was the highest paid employee in the Duanesburg Central School District, topping a list that includes principals and teachers who all earned slightly above their base salary. James Niedermeier, who resigned in June following three years as superintendent to take on a job with BOCES III Questar, earned $151,341 … [Read more…]
“A familiar face was appointed Wednesday to temporarily lead the Duanesburg Central School District as the school board begins its search for a new superintendent. Jeffery Ziegler was unanimously appointed to serve as interim superintendent of schools by the district’s Board of Education, filling the vacancy created by the resignation of James Niedermeier, who … [Read more…]
“James Niedermeier, the superintendent of the Duanesburg Central School District for the past three years, announced Monday that he would be resigning from the position to take on a new role at BOCES. In a letter to the school district community, Niedermeier said he would be stepping down Sept. 7 or “until such time … [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…]
“While officials say they are doing what they can to mitigate the impact of bus driver shortages, districts from Gloversville to Shenendehowa are reporting signs of trouble. For instance, the Ballston Spa Central School District had to cut as many as four runs a day this week. The Gloversville Enlarged School District superintendent warned … [Read more…]
“A proposal to reopen the now-shuttered Duanesburg YMCA is on hold while the Duanesburg Central School District continues to work out details to acquire the property without burdening tax payers. Superintendent James Niedermeier, during a school board meeting last week, said district officials are currently in conversations with Schenectady County and various community entities … [Read more…]
“Three rural school districts will come together for a job fair this week, trying to address staff shortages as a new school year looms just three months away. The superintendents of the Duanesburg, Schoharie and Sharon Springs school districts say the much-publicized labor shortage in upstate New York is real and it extends into … [Read more…]
“The Duanesburg Central School District is urging people to stop texting while driving after one of its school buses was hit by an SUV on Jan. 12 while 25 students were on board. “All the kids were fine,” said Superintendent James Niedermeier, adding that students — mostly elementary and middle school students — suffered … [Read more…]