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New Yorkers will vote on School Budgets in New York State Tuesday, as well as Board of Education seats, school bus purchases or other ancillary costs associated with education. Sidney Superintendent Eben Bullock told WCDO News about their 35.5 Million Dollar Budget with 0% tax levy increase:

(Eben Bullock 5-18-26)

Voting will be at the Sidney High School from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Bainbridge Guilford Superintendent Tim Ryan told WCDO News that they had to deal with a $1 Million dollar gap before sending the proposal to voters:

(TIM RYAN 5-18-26)

The BG total budget is 26.9 Million dollars, the Tax Levy Increase is 1.59% Voting will be at the Greenlawn & Guilford Elementary school buildings. In the Unatego School District, Dr. Dave Richards told WCDO about their budget:

(Dr Dave Richards -18-26)

Voting for Unatego area residents will be from 12:00 to 8:00 PM at the Jr. Sr. High school.

School Budget votes will be held tomorrow across the state, Sidney Central School District Superintendent Eben Bullock told WCDO news about their proposed budget:

(Eben Bullock 5-19-25)

The Unatego School District is also seeking approval on a new budget, Superintendent Dr. Dave Richards explains:

(Dr. Dave Richards 5-19-25)

School Districts are also looking to fill Board of Education Seats, and in some cases capital projects and/or buss purchases around the state tomorrow.

A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 9-19-24

A social Media Threat against the Sidney & Walton Central School District was posted on Instagram and Facebook, Sidney Superintendent Eben Bullock told WCDO News that 4 were quickly identified, placed into a safe space & their parents were contacted, they also coordinated with the Sidney Police Department. Sidney Police stated that there was no credible information or evidence to support the threat being real & they remained at the school until dismissal, they are back at the Sidney District again today. Sidney Police are asking anyone with information to contact them at 607- 561-2301.

A social Media Threat against the Sidney & Walton Central School District was posted on Instagram and Facebook, Sidney Superintendent Eben Bullock told that 4 were quickly identified, placed into a safe space & their parents were contacted:

(Eben Bullock 9-18-24)

Bullock said that Sidney Police stayed on the school grounds for the rest of the school day, and they are investigating the post as a threat.

The Sidney Central School District announces the 13th annual Summer Enrichment & Summer Sports Camps, from July 8 to August 1, Monday through Thursday from 7:40-2:25 & and Sports Camps will run Monday-Thursday 7:40-11:00 am. Sidney Superintendent Eben Bullock comments:

(Eben Bullock 6-12-24)

The link to register will be found on the school district website, Registration is on a first come-first serve basis, Registration will remain open until the slots are filled or through Thursday, June 20th, more information is available at 607-561-7701.

The Sidney Central School District will have their budget up for a public vote Tuesday, District Superintendent Eben Bullock told WCDO News about their Proposal:

(Eben Bullock 5-20-24)

Voting will be from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM at the Sidney School District office.

The Unatego School District budget is up for a public vote tomorrow, voters will be deciding on the proposed budget, 3 seats on the School Board & 1 Proposition, according to Superintendent Dr. Dave Richards:

(Dr. Dave Richards 5-20-24)

Voting will be from 12:00 Noon to 8:00 PM at the Junior/ Senior High School on State Route 7 between Wells Bridge & Otego.

The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will hold their last meeting before the General Clinton Canoe regatta, tomorrow at 7:30 am at the back of Bob's Diner. Chamber members & Directors are encouraged to attend.

A.M. NEWS Monday 5-20-24

School Budget votes will be held across the State Tomorrow. BG Superintendent Tim Ryan told WCDO News about their budget proposal:

(Tim Ryan 5-20-24)

District across the state will be voting on budget, School Board seats and in many cases, capital project & School Bus purchases.

The process for the new nickname at the Sidney Central School District is in the next phase. The 2nd survey, which allows people to submit their favorite nickname, is now open. The survey will require a person's name, email address, your connection to the Sidney CSD, and the option to select a nickname, Sidney Superintendent Eben Bullock comments:

(Eben Bullock 10-20-23)

The survey link is available on Facebook, and at sidneycsd.org/nicknamechange. The survey will remain open through Tuesday, October 31. Only one submission per email is allowed.

The Sidney Central School District Student Stakeholder committee met this afternoon & the Community Stakeholders meeting will be held this evening at 6:00 PM, regarding changing the school nickname & mascot, Superintendent Eben Bullock told WCDO news of the timeline following today's meeting and the survey that will be going out:

(Eben Bullock 9-27-23)

Bullock said that he is hoping that the nickname & mascot name change will be concluded by the end of the year.

A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 9-26-23

State Police responded to a crash involving a pedestrian and a vehicle at the intersection of Country Club Road and Hooper Road in the town of Union. A 70-year-old-female was crossing the road when she was struck by an SUV driven by a 76 year old Female, the pedestrian was transported to Wilson Hospital and is in critical condition. The Troop “C” Collision Reconstruction Unit responded to the scene to assist with the investigation.

P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 9-14-23

The Sidney Central School District is continuing with the process of changing the school nickname & mascot, 2 meeting have been set up on September 27th, Sidney Superintendent Eben Bullock explains:

(Eben Bullock 9-14-23)

The district is now seeking members for the community stakeholder group, which will meet 3 times, on September 27, October 18, and November 1. Community members who are interested should RSVP to Nancy Edwards at nedwards@sidneycsd.org, or call 607-561-7700, extension 3.

Many school district are changing their school mascot & sports team names under a state mandate to stay away from names that may be unfavorable to indigenous people, Sidney School District Superintendent Eben Bullock said that District residents can check their website for the latest information on the name change:

(Eben Bullock 9-7-23)

Bullock said that the district website is sidneycsd.org/nicknamechange, they hope to finish the name change process by the end of the year.

The Sidney Central School District has begun the process to change the School Nickname from "The Sidney Warriors", District Superintendent Eben Bullock explains the process:

(Eben Bullock 6-28-23)

More information is available at sidneycsd.org/nicknamechange.

State School budgets will be votes on state wide next Tuesday, Sidney Superintendent Eben Bullock told WCDO News about their 31.3 Million Dollar Budget Proposal:

(Eben Bullock 5-11-12)

Voting will be Tuesday from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM at the Sidney District Office Entrance

SUNY Oneonta & the Sidney Central School District have set up a teacher pipeline initiative to bring SUNY Education students into the Sidney School District, which could lead to a teaching position in Sidney for the SUNY graduates, Sidney Superintendent Eben Bullock explains:

(Eben Bullock 3-8-23)

Bullock said that the program started last fall and doubled in size from 22 students in the fall to 22 students on campus and 19 working at the Pre-K off campus program at the Cullman Center this spring. Bullock said that there has been a teacher shortage and this program may help alleviate that issue in Sidney.

The Sidney Central School District will seek voter approval tomorrow for an $8 Million dollar project that calls for a variety of improvements around the campus, Sidney Superintendent Eben Bullock told WCDO News that the time is right financially for this project:

(Eben Bullock 9-7-22)

Bullock said that with the reserve fund & state Aid, there will be no adverse effect to District Taxpayers, Voting will be from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM in the Jr/Sr High School cafeteria.

The State Health Department reports that as of today, there are a total of 3,485 confirmed monkeypox cases in New York State. 92% of the cases are in New York City, there are 2 confirmed cases in Broome County & 1 in Delaware County. Symptoms of monkeypox can include Rashes, bumps, or blisters, Flu-like symptoms, such as fever, headache, muscle aches, chills, and fatigue. These symptoms may occur before or after the rash appears, or not at all. More information is available at health.ny.gov/diseases.

A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 9--7-22

The Sidney Central School District will seek voter approval on September 13th for an $8 Million dollar project, Sidney Superintendent Eben Bullock told WCDO News about the proposal.

(Eben Bullock 9-7-22)

Bullock said that the project would be paid for with State Aid & A Capital Reserve fund, with no effect to District Taxpayers. Voting will be next Tuesday from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM in the Jr/Sr High School cafeteria.

School Budgets are being voted on across the state today, Unatego Superintendent Dr. Dave Richards told WCDO News about their budget proposal:

(Dave Richards 5-17-22)

Polls will be open at the Unatego District Office at 2641 State Highway 7 in Otego until 9:00 pm

The Sidney School District has submitted a 28.7 Million Dollar Budget that voters are deciding on today, which represents a 3.9% increase over last year, but with no increase to the tax levy, according to Superintendent Eben Bullock:

(Eben Bullock 5-17-22)

Bullock said that 3 people are running for 2 seats on the school board, voting will be until 8:00 PM at the Sidney High School Cafeteria.

Friends of Rogers in Sherburne was this week’s winner of a $2,000 grant from Upstate Shredding through their philanthropic endeavor; Southern Tier Tuesdays. Friends of Rogers is a nonprofit organization with a variety of nature based programs & exhibits held year-round.

A.M. NEWS Tuesday 5-17-22

School Budget votes will be held around the state today, some district also have propositions for capital improvements or vehicle purchases, many also have Board of Education seats to decide on. At the Bainbridge Guilford District, Superintendent Tim Ryan told WCDO News that they were able to keep the tax levy under the state cap and maintain staffing:

(Tim Ryan 5-17-22)

BG voters will vote at the Greenlawn or Guilford Elementary school from 12:00 Noon to 9:00 PM today on their 21.4 Million Dollar Budget proposal, & a vehicle purchase proposition.

The Sidney Chamber of Commerce announced that tonight's Annual Recognition Dinner has been moved to Club 55 on Union Street, starting at 5:00 PM.  This year: The Citizen of the Year’s Award goes to Erin Insinga of Delaware Valley Humane Society; Business of the Years is East Main Lanes Organization of the Years goes to the Sidney Memorial Library & the Better Together award goes to Sidney School District Superintendent Eben Bullock.

The Sidney Central School District announced a plan for the school year that will include being in session 5 days per week for in-person learning for all grade levels. There will be no health screenings or temperature checks upon entering the building, but Face coverings will be required starting today, Sidney Superintendent Eben Bullock told WCDO News that the requirements are in line with Governor Hochul's recommendations, plus the district has an added bonus:

(Eben Bullock 8-30-21)

Bullock said that Face coverings for all students and staff are also required on district transportation, in hallways, entrances, exits, lobbies, restrooms & in all other congregate settings.  There will be no face coverings required while outside, Physical Distancing of at least 3 feet between students will exist in the classroom setting, whenever possible.  More information is available at 561-7700.

Delaware County Board of Elections announced that the Local Primary Election date is June 22nd, with the polls will be open from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Primary races include the Republican Party primaries for the Town of Colchester Council & the Walton Superintendent of Highways. More information is available at 832-5321, sample ballots are available delcony.us/departments.

The Sidney Chamber of Commerce announced their annual winners at their meeting Tuesday, the Non-Profit award winner is the Sidney Library, Head Librarian Beth Paine commented:

(Beth Paine 6-3-21)

The Sidney Chamber announced Erin Insinga of the Delaware Valley Humane Society is the Citizen of the Years winner, East Main Lanes as the Business of the Years winner & Sidney School Superintendent Eben Bullock as the "Better Together" award winner, the Chamber is tentatively planning their annual Dinner in September.

A.M. NEWS 6-3-21

State Police responded Tuesday Night to the Perch Pond Cemetery on Nabinger Hill Road in Colesville for a report of a vehicle that struck a tree. 20 Year old Joshua Klee of Nineveh was the only occupant and was pronounced dead at the scene.

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 6-2-21

Sidney Chamber of Commerce announced their annual winners of their Citizen of the Year’s award, the business of the year award, the Non-Profit organization of the year & the new "Better Together" award.  The Citizen of the Year’s award went to Delaware Valley Humane Society Director Erin Insinga:

(Erin Insinga 6-2-21)

The Business of The Year’s Award went to East Main Lanes, owner Rosemary Fisher comments:

(Rosemary Fisher 6-2-21)

The Non Profit award winner is the Sidney Library, and the Better Together award goes to Sidney Central School District Superintendent Eben Bullock:

(Eben Bullock 6-2-21)

The Sidney Chamber is tentatively planning their annual Dinner in September.

The Bainbridge Guilford Central School District will hold informational meeting with district parents Tuesday & Wednesday, regarding their re-opening plans for the fall.  BG Superintendent Tim Ryan explains:

(Tim Ryan 8-17-20)

Ryan said that virtual meetings will be held Tuesday at 6:00 PM, Wednesday at 10:00 AM and a meeting will be held Wednesday evening at 6:00 PM at the High School Auditorium, with a limit of 50 people due to CDC guidelines.

1 of the Sidney Central School District’s parent informational meeting has been posted to the school website & social media and parents need to access the fall attendance registration form, also available on social media and the district's website, Superintendent Eben Bullock explains:

(Eben Bullock 8-17-20)

More information or registration is available at 561-7703 today and Tuesday; all parents need to complete the official registration form for attending school in September and it will only be available through Tomorrow.

State Police arrested 45 year old Jeremy Squires of Norwich Saturday for2nd degree Burglary, Criminal Contempt, 3rd degree Assault, Criminal Mischief & Endangering the Welfare of a Child.   Troopers were dispatched to a report of a physical domestic on County Highway 35 in the town of Guilford, Squires had already left the scene, and the victim reported that Squires broke into the home, struck the victim & prevented the victim from calling for help.  The victim was transported to Chenango County Memorial Hospital for treatment.  Troopers located Squires in the city of Norwich, and he was arrested, he was arraigned & was remanded to the Chenango County Jail on $25,000 cash bail or $50,000 bond.

The Sidney Central School District will hold 3 informational meetings for parents in regard to the district’s reopening plan tomorrow at 9:00 AM, 12:00 Noon & 6:00 PM on  in the high school auditorium, Sidney Superintendent Eben Bullock comments:

(Eben Bullock 8-12-20)

The sessions will run no more than 45 minutes; a recording of the parent information session will also be posted on the school website & social media.  Reservations for the in person meetings are available at 561-7703, a face cover is required Social distancing guidelines will also be in place.  A survey available on the school website & social media starting Thursday as well, it will be the official survey for attending school in September and will be available through Tuesday, August 18.

Sidney Central School District Superintendent Eben Bullock announced that they received 481 responses which covers 830 students, to their survey, sent out to parents regarding what they are planning to regarding schooling their children this fall, , That amount covered a significant sample size of about 75% of the school population.  Bullock told WCDO News that the information compiled from the survey was sent to the state by in the district’s re-opening plan by last Friday’s deadline, he believes that there is room for many but not all students within the existing square footage in the district:

(Eben Bullock 8-3-20)

Governor Cuomo & the state education department, state health department will put together the guidelines for school districts around the state in the coming weeks.  The Sidney District plans to for virtual informational forums to be shared the week of August 10th.

School Districts across the state are trying to come up with plans to meet any scenario in order to teach for the 2020-21 school year.  Sidney School District Superintendent Eben Bullock told WCDO News that they have a survey for parents to fill out, in order to help establish plans:

(Eben Bullock 7-22-20)

The survey can be found at the Sidney central School district website, Facebook page or twitter page. It can also be accomplished by phone at 561-7703, the district would like to have those completed & back to officials by this Sunday.  School district will submit their proposals to the state by August 1st, and decisions will be made around August 7th.

Sidney Central School District Superintendent Eben Bullock asks that as the temperatures start to increase, each family receiving a bulk food delivery should leave a cooler or container that can keep food cool at your door, the food will be placed inside of the container at delivery. For those interested in signing up for the bulk food delivery, contact the school at 561-7703.  Bullock also asks that district parents fill out the online survey, a link can be found on the school district website, the district's Facebook page and twitter account.

Good Shepherd Communities & Chase Nursing Home & Rehabilitation of New Berlin have given their employees a $2 dollar an hour differential for putting in the long hard hours at their nursing homes during the Coronavirus pandemic, President & CEO Mike Keenan explains:

(Mike Keenan 4-21-20)

WCDO will air the full interview with Mike Keenan & Chase Memorial Executive Director Gabby Skillen Wednesday Afternoon after the news at 3:00 PM and again on Thursday after the 10:00 AM news.

Sidney School District Superintendent Eben Bullock announced that the district will continue to provide food services, with a bulk food delivery on Wednesday, All food deliveries will be door to door for those that have signed up.  More information is available at 561-7703.

The Sidney Central School District will continue to provide food service to the school community; however, there will be changes to the weekly schedule, Sidney Superintendent Eben Bullock explains:

(Eben Bullock 4-7-20)

Bullock said that the Wednesday bulk food deliveries will be delivered to the homes of Sidney Central School District Students, those who would like to sign up can contact the district for more information.

The Raymond Corporation and Sidney Central School District
was honored by the New York State School Boards Association for their
collaboration on the Raymond Welding Production Center, which opened in
2019.  Sidney Superintendent Eben Bullock
comments:

(Eben Bullock 1-26-20)

7 Sidney students created a fabricated welded “Present”
to accompany the Raymond annual holiday tree display at the Roberson Museum and
in Binghamton, The holiday display has been returned & will remain at the
Sidney Central School District.

The Sidney Central School District Board of Education has
named Eben Bullock as the district's new Superintendent.  Bullock served as the Sidney's high school
principal for the past 10 years, will succeed Dr. William Christensen, who is
leaving the district after more than 8 years at the helm.  Bullock was approved for a 3-year contract at
the Board of Education meeting Tuesday; he will begin the position on July 1.