The Post-Star from Glens Falls, New York • 16

16 Poat-Star, Glena Falls, N.Y. Wednesday, Nov 9, 1983 ttlVATr Board approves instruction contract Saratoga County Regents school plan discussed by board GLENGATE CINEMA INfOXMATMNdiu 793-8574 NOW 0M SEND fHEfK OR Mtttm fo: SIMM fMHM P.O.BOX HSI INSIST Sweaters And Shirts FACTORY CUTLET Queensbury Plaza Glens Falls, NY MENS, WOMENS, CHILDRENS tfo til Mission: -H. 5i f.t i5 i Hi'' come in And Register NOW! for our Pre-Holiday tso 0f 50 Shopping Spree! SCHUYLERVILLE -The school board approved a $2,520 contract with Northeast Association of the Blind for one 8-year old child to provide two hours of. instruction per week. The budget was increased by $1,028 to provide salary and benefits to Paul Maratto as counselor under the Job Training Partnership Act (formerly called CETA).

The board approved the probationary appointment of Lois Miner as part-time typist, and the permanent appointment of Cathy Thomas as stenographer. Provisional appointment was given to Donita Martindale as health office assistant, replacing Marie Boivin whose retirement becomes effective Nov. 11. Tenure will be bestowed on Deborah Insalaco, speech and language, teacher, effective Dec. 1.

Two students were classified as mentally retarded and learning disabled and placed in appropriate classes. A contract was approved with Thealan Associates, of Latham, as district negotiator at an annual fee of $5,700. Theater in open to follow state-mandated syllabi for all grade levels. Also, the school year will be extended from 180 days of instruction 190 days, with 200 days required for staff members. "We have to make a real attempt to get input from the people," said Jacobson.

"A lot of the misunderstanding which surrounds the district is because people do not know what we are trying to do." He pointed to "lethargy as one of the biggest problems we fight in this country. I can't guarantee we'll get any responses but, if we never ask, we'll never know." "The question the board now observed board president Neil Roberts, "is how to attract people into such a project." In a memo dated Nov. 30 Jacobson revealed eight areas to be considered in developing goals: board of education, instructional programs, extracurricular programs, community relations, support services, school facilities, business operations and personnel. Jacobson also listed several goals and ob- ByTHELMAALLYN Correspondent SCHUYLER VILLE are facing one of the most drastic changes in education history," said school superintendent Richard Jacobson at a recent school board meeting. He was referring to the Board of Regents plan of action to raise standards and expectations for performance in New York schools.

Over the next several months the Schuylerville board of education will set long-range meaningful goals for the district based on discussions with residents, students, teachers and other interested groups. The Regents plan for elementary students will require computer literacy, interdisciplinary projects, achievement testing, and general updating in mathematics, social studies and science. Stiffer requirements will be demanded in foreign languages, mathematics, science, social studies and the arts to earn local -and Regents diplomas. Schols will be required This doorway is part of the building being converted into the new Glengate Theater on Saratoga Avenue in South Glens Falls. Monty Calvert photo jectives he would like addressed: improvement in instructional quality; strengthening of pupil services; improvement of the school's image; improvement of the learning environment; consideration of an information-retrieval system; provision for better repair and storage of buses; and improvement of relationships among members- of the school community.

Some of the short-term objectives have already been met: installation of a private-telephone system; successful conclusion of CSEA negotiations; and printing of two issues of the district newsletter. Other concerns remain unanswered: development of a forum for bargaining groups and administration; development of a concept for school members' responsibilities; whether or not to continue use of the intermediate school building; appropriate use of microcomputer instruction; and whether transportation should be school operated or under contract. Area residents will be urged to voice their concerns and express their opinions in regard to the goals and expectations for the district. "We have a responsibility to reach some level of agreement in the education of said Jacobson. New cinema Vermont slated to open Hand-Loomed Sweaters Shetland Crewnecks Ragg Wools Ski Sweaters Brand Names to SOUTH GLENS FALLS A new movie theater specializing in foreign and classic films is scheduled to open Dec.

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