Liberty voters approve 2012-13 budget:
303 yes to 133 no votes
three board of education
members also chosen
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Liberty students to rally against bullying, parents invited to
learn more
K-8 to will attempt a world record at
the Million T-Shirt March; special workshop for parents to learn
more about bullying to be held on May 17th
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LCS
Music Department presents spring concert series
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Budget
Newsletter available now |
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Learn about the proposed 2012-13 budget, expenses, tax levy,
Board of Education candidates and more.
Liberty
first-graders create, reuse and recycle in honor of
Earth Day |
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Friday, May 25th to be added to Memorial
Day weekend holiday
Due to unused snow days, the Memorial Day holiday has been
extended. Students will be off on Friday, May 25th in addition
to the already scheduled holiday on Monnday May 28th.
Kate
Heinle, Peter Koval named 2012 OCIAA Scholar-Athletes for
Liberty |
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Liberty's 2012-13 proposed budget seeks approval for a 2% tax levy -- 1.8% less than the maximum allowable by law | read MORE»
Liberty SAAD Spring Fling 5k raises over
$2,000 for the Make A Wish Foundation
participants, student organizers, sponsors, & Liberty
community make event a success
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District-wide
Art exhibit, "There's No Place Like Home," opens April 30, on
display through May 16 |
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Liberty inducts 68 students into National Honor Societies | read MORE»
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Liberty to induct eight new members to the Wall of Fame
New class will join original seven
inducted last year |
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The three tax levy numbers under New
York State's tax levy "cap"
A guide to understanding how the three tax levy numbers that
will be present on this year's ballot is calculated and what
they mean.
CLICK HERE
"Understanding New York's Property Tax
Levy Cap as it Relates to Public Schools"
CLICK HERE for the Capital Region/Questar III BOCES
publication that details the new tax levy cap law and explains
its effect on the 2012-2013 school budget process.
CLICK HERE for the Tax Levy Limit Formula.
Board of Education Adopts Annual Professional Performance Review
The Annual Professional Performance Review supports the professional growth of educators in the Liberty
Central School District. It will provide timely feedback, an opportunity to acknowledge educators’
strengths and weakness and an opportunity for growth as an educator. For the complete document click here
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HALF DAY FOR STUDENTS: Tuesday, May
15th - Budget Vote
SCHOOL CLOSED:
Friday, May 25: unused snow day
Monday, May 28 - Memorial Day
District-wide Events:
Tuesday, May 1: Board of
Education Meeting - Budget Hearing, 7 p.m., HS Auditorium; Board
of Education Annual Meeting to directly follow Budget Hearing.
Friday, May 4: Blood Drive, LHS
Tuesday, May 8: HS Spring Concert and Art
Auction - Part I, (Honors Orchestra, Chorus and Band) 7 p.m., HS
Auditorium
Friday & Saturday, May 11-12: NYSSMA Solo Music
Evaluation Festival, Sullivan West HS
Tuesday, May 15: LCSD Budget Vote
- Polls Open 12-9 p.m.; HS Gymnasium.
(Click
HERE for more information about the LCSD
Budget)
Tuesday, May 15: LFA Spaghetti Dinner, 5-7
p.m.; HS Cafeteria
Tuesday, May 15: HS Spring Concert and Art
Auction - Part II (Orchestra, Mixed Chorus, Symphonic Band, Jazz
Ensemble) 7 p.m., HS Auditorium
Thursday, May 17: MS Spring Concert Part 1:
Grades 7 & 8 Orchestra, Chorus, Band & Jazz Ensemble, 7 p.m.; HS
Auditorium
Tuesday, May 22: BOE Meeting, 7 p.m.; HS Media
Center
Wednesday, May 23: MS Spring Concert Part 2:
Grades 5 & 6 Orchestra, Chorus, & Band, 7 p.m.; HS Auditorium
Monday, May 28: Annual Memorial Day Parade - HS
Band, Main St, Liberty
Liberty Middle/High School: Grades
9-12
Friday, May 4: Grades 11 & 12 Honor Roll
Breakfast
Saturday, May 5: SAT Testing
Tuesday, May 8: HS Spring Concert and Art
Auction - Part I, (Honors Orchestra, Chorus and Band) 7 p.m., HS
Auditorium
Wednesday, May 9: HS Academic Award Ceremony, 9 a.m., HS
Auditorium
Friday, May 11: Fourth Progress Period Ends
Tuesday, May 15: HS Spring Concert and Art
Auction - Part II (Orchestra, Mixed Chorus, Symphonic Band, Jazz
Ensemble) 7 p.m., HS Auditorium
Friday, May 18: Fourth Progress Reports Sent
Home
Tuesday, June 5: HS Music Awards Reception,
11:15 a.m.; HS Auditorium
Liberty Middle/High School: Grades 5-8
Tuesday, May 1:
Grades 5 & 6 BUG Awards
Wednesday,
May 2:
Grades 7 & 8 BUG Awards
Wednesday,
May 2:
MS Solo Recitals-Part 1-Level 3 soloists; 3 p.m.; MS Band Room
Thursday,
May 3:
MS Solo Recitals-Part 2-Level 2 soloists; 3 p.m.; MS Band Room
Monday, May 7:
MS Solo Recitals-Part 3-Level 4 & 5 soloists; 3 p.m.; MS Band
Room
Tuesday,
May 8:
MS Solo Recitals-Part 4-Level 1 soloists; 3 p.m.; MS Band Room
Friday, May 11:
Fourth Progress Period Ends
Thursday, May 17:
Million T-Shirt March Against Bullying; 1 p.m.; LHS Gym
Thursday, May 17:
MS Spring Concert Part 1: Grades 7 & 8 Orchestra, Chorus, Band &
Jazz Ensemble, 7 p.m.; HS Auditorium
Friday, May 18:
Fourth Progress Reports Sent Home
Wednesday, May 23:
MS Spring Concert Part 2: Grades 5 & 6 Orchestra, Chorus, &
Band, 7 p.m.; HS Auditorium
Thursday, May 24:
NY Philharmonic School Day Concert, Grades 5 & 6 Band, Chorus,
Orchestra attending
Tuesday, May 29:
MS Music Awards Reception, 7 p.m., MS Gymnasium
Wednesday, May 30:
NYSSMA Major Organizations Festival, 5th and 6th grade Chorus;
Walkill HS, time TBD
Wednesday, May 30:
MS Spring Concert Assembly, 1:10 p.m.; HS Auditorium
Liberty Elementary School
Friday, May 11: Fourth Progress Period Ends
Friday, May 11: Celebrate Success, 1:45 p.m.,
LES Gymnasium
Thursday, May 17: Million T-Shirt March Against
Bullying; 1 p.m.; LHS Gym
Friday, May 25: Celebrate Success, 1:45 p.m.,
LES Gymnasium
Thursday, May 31: ES Spring Concert, 4th Grade
Band; String Students, 7 p.m.; ES Gymnasium
Friday, June 1: ES Spring Concert Assembly, ES
Gymnasium; time TBD
Eight to be inducted this year to the LCSD Wall of Fame
Liberty Central School proudly announces that eight individuals will
be inducted this year to the district’s Wall of Fame.
The Wall of Fame was created by the Board of Education as a way to
honor Liberty alumni, past employees and community members who have
made a lasting and outstanding contribution to society and to the
Liberty community. Last year marked the inaugural class of Wall of
Fame inductees, and seven individuals were selected for this honor.
Their biographies can be found at www.libertyk12.org.
This year’s class of eight inductees was selected by a committee
made up of individuals who represent various stakeholders associated
with the Liberty Central School District and the Liberty community.
After an extensive review process, the committee narrowed the field
of nominations to eight individuals.
The inductees will be honored at a breakfast reception on June 23,
which is also graduation day for seniors. “It was a difficult
decision for the committee to make this year because each candidate
had so many unique and admirable qualities,” said Liberty
Superintendent Michael B. Vanyo.
The Liberty Central School District Wall of Fame is located in the
lobby of the David E. Panebaker Auditorium at Liberty High School.
2012 Liberty Central School District Wall of Fame Inductees
Austin
Frishman (Alumnus, class of 1958)
Mr. Frishman is a noted entomologist who developed the first
successful German cockroach bait commonly known as “Combat,” roach
killing bait. A leader in the field of pest management, Mr.
Frishman has written nine books on various aspects of pest
management technology, taught at the state university level and is
considered an expert in the field of pest management.
Steve Ippolito (faculty)
Mr. Ippolito’s 37 year career at Liberty extended beyond teaching
social studies and serving as the school librarian. He is
remembered as a committed supporter of LCSD students and the
community. Mr. Ippolito possessed a vast knowledge of the
audio-video technology of the era, and was adept at sharing this
with students and teachers.
Joseph Lewis (Alumnus, class of
1972)
An agent for 30 years with the Federal Bureau of Investigation,
Mr. Lewis headed up a number of controversial cases in U.S.
history. In 1996, he was the first African-American in Alabama to
be named Special Agent in Charge of the Birmingham Office. There
he helped lead the investigation into the bombing of an abortion
clinic in Atlanta, GA – a case that would expose the man
eventually identified as the Olympic Park. In 2000, Lewis oversaw
the controversial investigation that re-opened the case of the
1963 bombing of an Alabama church that killed four
African-American girls and injured 22 people. Two more men were
convicted 37 years after the attack.
Maurice Martin (Class of 1982)
Maurice Martin was the 1986 Atlantic 10 Player of the Year, and a
three-time selection to both the All-Conference team and the
All-Big 5 squad. He was one of five Saint Joseph’s basketball
players to be chosen in the first round of the NBA draft. Mr.
Martin was drafted by the Denver Nuggets and taken 16th overall in
the 1986 NBA draft. He played two seasons in the NBA and is now
employed by the Denver Nuggets association.
Thomas Nickou (faculty)
While a biology teacher from 1953-1984, Mr. Nickou helped to
create curricula for several first-of-their-kind classes at LCSD
including biology, earth science and drug and alcohol education.
He also was instrumental in the creation of the New York State
Biology Regents. Mr. Nickou is an accomplished artist, and his
classroom chalk illustrations are still esteemed today.
David E. Panebaker (faculty)
David E. Panebaker, for whom the Liberty High School auditorium is
named, was the high school principal from 1931-1965. During his
tenure, major programs were added to Liberty’s curriculum
including instrumental music, orchestra, home economics and
guidance. The National Honor Society and football team were also
introduced to Liberty students. Mr. Panebaker served on numerous
community boards, including the first Board of Trustees for
Sullivan County Community College.
Harry Rapenske (faculty)
Athletic Director and physical education teacher from 1956-1984,
Mr. Rapenske was a long-time, successful coach of numerous sports.
His positive impact on the students he taught is still felt today.
Under his mentorship, a number of his students were inspired to
also become teachers or coaches.
Carmela Staropoli (community member)
Affectionately known as “Grandma Carmela,” Mrs. Staropoli was the
first volunteer in the Foster Grandparent Program at LES. She
served proudly in this role for 17 years, nurturing hundreds of
students, teachers and new foster grandparents. A U.S. Army
veteran, Grandma Carmela initiated the Color Guard at the monthly
Celebrate Success programs, Christmas and Valentine’s for
Veteran’s greeting card program and the mock elections for
presidential and local election races.
Application will be available for the 2013 nomination process
later this year, and will be considered on a yearly basis. For
more information about the Wall of Fame, or to learn how to
nominate an individual for next year’s class, please contact
Allison Ruef at aruef@libertyk12.org or 845-292-5400 ext. 2055.