Capital Project

The East Greenbush CSD has proposed a $116 million capital project that, if approved by voters, would improve facilities and grounds at all seven schools at no additional cost to the local taxpayer. The proposed capital project will be a proposition on the School Budget Vote and Board Election ballot scheduled for Tuesday, May 21, 2024.

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Former Athletic Director Mike Leonard Honored at Dedication Ceremony of New Turf Field Scoreboard

Oct 24, 2022 | Athletics, Columbia, District

Mike Leonard speaking at the Columbia scoreboard dedication ceremony

Former Columbia Athletic Director Mike Leonard speaking at the scoreboard dedication ceremony on Friday evening. The bottom of the scoreboard reads “IN APPRECIATION FOR MICHAEL G. LEONARD – ATHLETIC DIRECTOR 2002-2022.”

The East Greenbush Central School District honored former Columbia Athletic Director Michael Leonard at a dedication ceremony for the new scoreboard at Budnowski Field on Friday. Mr. Leonard retired earlier this fall after a 32-year career in education and 20 years serving as Columbia’s athletic director. He returned to the high school campus on Friday evening where he was surprised by a crowd of teachers, administrators, coaches, students and supporters.

After speeches by Superintendent Jeff Simons, Columbia coaches Chris Ciccone and Chris Hosley and Columbia student athlete Natalie Faas ’23, and a performance by the Columbia Cheer team, the bottom of the scoreboard was uncovered and revealed the inscription “IN APPRECIATION FOR MICHAEL G. LEONARD – ATHLETIC DIRECTOR 2002-2022.”

The new scoreboard is the latest addition to the venue which also had the turf field, track and lights all replaced this year as part of the district’s Capital Project.

“It means a lot,” Mr. Leonard said following the ceremony. “It means that hopefully I impacted our school and community, our student athletes, [and] I made a difference. That’s what you always want to do. Not just the wins and losses, but all the other things.”

Congratulations to Mr. Leonard!