Binghamton Schools

Binghamton School District To Cut Positions

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April 17, 2013

Despite receiving hundreds of thousands in state aid this year, positions will be cut from Binghamton City School District. The school board unanimously approved the more than $102 million budget on Tuesday night. The district closed a $5.3 million gap with a tax levy set at 1.89 percent and cut 32 faculty and staff...
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Plans For Replacement of MacArthur Elementary Are Presented

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March 29, 2013

It’s been over a year and a half since the MacArthur Elementary School in Binghamton was flooded beyond repair, and now the building’s future will be decided by local residents. Binghamton City School District leaders presented blueprints and plans for a new MacArthur elementary to the community on Wednesday night at Ross Memorial Presbyterian...
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Binghamton School District Faces Budget Gap

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March 21, 2013

The Binghamton City School District has a multi-million dollar budget gap, and over 30 positions could soon be eliminated. School officials are looking to close a gap of nearly $5.3 million. Earlier this month, the school board set the maximum tax levy increase at 1.89 percent, which still needs to be approved by the...
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Odyssey of the Mind Competition Held

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March 11, 2013

After months of hard work, local teams put their skills to the test at the Odyssey of the Mind tournament this weekend. Students of all ages competed in different problem solving categories, which is part of the Odyssey of the Mind international education program. Teams are scored for long-term problem solving, on-the-spot problem solving...
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High School Science Olympiad Held at BCC

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February 11, 2013

Hundreds of local high schoolers showed off their science skills Saturday. Fifteen teams of students competed in the Science Olympiad tournament at Broome Community College. Students competed in more than 20 science-related events in fields ranging from chemistry to astrophysics. In one competition, students created robots and tested them by moving ping pong balls...
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Binghamton School District Welcomes New Superintendent

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November 15, 2012

Binghamton City School District is welcoming its first new superintendent in nearly a decade. The new hire is in town to meet with faculty and staff. Dr. Marion Martinez will replace Peg Wozniak as Superintendent in January. Martinez met with some faculty and staff to discuss her upcoming entry plan. On the agenda is...
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Binghamton and U-E Students Have Early Dismissal Today

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October 4, 2012

Binghamton and Union-Endicott students will be dismissed from school early for a drill today. Binghamton elementary school students will be dismissed at 2:30. Binghamton High School will end at 2:35. East Middle School at 3:10 and West Middle School 3:15. Regents Academy will get out early at 2:34. All athletic practices and games will...
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Binghamton School District Submits Plan for Teacher Evaluations

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July 3, 2012

Binghamton is among the first New York communities to submit a plan for teacher evaluations. Under new legislation, parents will be able to look at the evaluations of the teachers that are involved in their children’s learning. Principals will also be evaluated under the agreement, which is designed to beef up local schools and...
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