School Budget Vote and Board Election - May 21

The East Greenbush CSD has proposed a school budget for 2024-25 that maintains all programs and services with a 0.55% tax levy increase, which is within the NYS Property Tax Cap. Residents will also vote on a $116 million capital project that would improve school facilities and grounds across the district with no impact to local taxpayers, the replacement of eight school buses, which if approved by voters, will be fully paid for by the Bus Purchase Reserve Fund, and elect three individuals to the Board of Education.

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Goff 8th Graders Learn About High School Options

Dec 15, 2023 | District, Goff

Questar STEM High School Principal Kim Sparkman speaking at a Goff Middle School assembly.

Questar STEM High School Principal Kim Sparkman shares information about Questar III BOCES high school programs at a Goff Middle School assembly.

Howard L. Goff Middle School 8th graders learned about the many academic options available to them in high school during an assembly on Thursday morning in the school gym. Representatives from Columbia High School, as well as, Questar STEM High School, Questar New Visions, Tech Valley High School and Nurses Middle College Charter High School presented information about their programs.

“It is a real testament to your school’s commitment to helping all students find the experiences that are best suited for them by hosting events like this,” said Kim Sparkman, principal of Questar STEM High School.

The assembly was organized by Family and Consumer Science Teacher Debreen Oliva and School Counselor Sharon Dunn.

“The steps students take through self-discovery and career exploration naturally lead to a discussion about required training and education,” said Mrs. Oliva. “This is a good opportunity for all students to be exposed to these options so they can begin to see how the high school experience supports their goals and plans for their future.”

Thank you to our guest presenters!

  • Andrea Neiman – Columbia Art Teacher and Chair of the Art Department
  • Donna Shepardson – Columbia Business Teacher and Chair of the Career and Technical Education Department
  • Kim Sparkman – Principal of Questar STEM High School and Former Principal of Questar New Visions
  • Sarah Hugger – Outreach Coordinator of Tech Valley High School
  • Tracey Johnson – Director of Teaching and Learning at Nurses Middle College Charter School
  • Allison Cohen – Guidance Counselor at Nurses Middle College Charter School