The Leader
An increase in state and federal aid in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic enabled school districts to keep the tax rate fairly stable, despite a proposed increase in spending in many instances.
Around the state, school districts are averaging a 2.9% spending increase and are seeking to raise the tax levy the total amount of property taxes collected by 1.4%, according to state Department of Education records.
Property owners within the Corning-Painted Post City School District will see a tax levy increase of 1.37% on the $118,111,924 proposed budget, but according to Superintendent Michelle Caulfield, the full value tax rate will decrease from $23.39 to $23.25 per $1,000 assessed property value.
Bullseye! National Archery Tournament Returns
The DEC recently hosted a successful statewide archery tournament for New York schools that take part in the National Archery in the Schools Program, also known as NASP.
For the thirteenth consecutive year, the tournament was held for New York schools. In a typical year, many students would travel to Syracuse to compete against other archers from across the state. For 2020 and this year, the tournament was held virtually.
While doing it virtually, archers were required to compete at their schools and submit scores online. In addition to making sure the range was set up properly, coaches and students also had to ensure their range met all COVID safety protocols and archers followed social distancing guidelines. The only qualification for registration in 2021 is being part of an active NASP school.
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