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Ilion Central School District News
The Ilion Board of Education announced the selection of Mr. Cosimo Tangorra, Jr. as superintendent of schools. "Mr. Tangorra will be formally appointed at the April 7, 2008 regular board of education meeting, pending approval of contract negotiations. Mr. Tangorra will replace Mr. Robert Service who has served the district for the past four years. Mr. Tangorra is currently the Superintendent of Schools at the Trumansburg Central School District where he has served for the past four years. Previously he served as Superintendent of the Oppenheim-Ephratah Central School. Mr. Tangorra has been a K-12 principal, special education teacher and worked for the Department of Social Services during his career. He received his CAS from SUNY Cortland, MA from the College of St. Rose and BA from Siena College. He also received an AA from Herkimer County Community College. The new superintendent will begin his duties on August 1, 2008." Source - The Ilion Central School District web site. (Mar 12, 2008)
The Ilion Central School Board of Education accepted Ilion's current Superintendent's, plan to retire effective August 1, 2008. Ilion native, Robert Service, has served as the District's Superintendent for the last four years. (Oct 26, 2007)
Former Ilion School District Superintendent and Ilion native, Gary Tutty, published memories of Christmas in Ilion on the Putnam Valley Central School District website. In the same article, he announced his upcoming retirement. (February 2, 2007)
Former Mohawk Superintendent Robert Service IHS '69 was appointed by the Ilion school board to become the new superintendent in Ilion. Service, age 52, had served as Mohawk's superintendent for 14 years before leaving in 2002 to take a similar post with the Lansing school district in Tompkins County. A graduate of Ilion High School, Service has agreed to a three-year contract that includes a salary of $112,000 and he is expected to begin his duties after Jan. 1. Nick Fazio, a former superintendent in Richfield Springs, guided the district as interim superintendent since the resignation of Gary Tutty. (January 24, 2004)
Ilion School District Superintendent Gary Tutty has been offered and accepted a position as Superintendent of the Putnam Valley School District. The Putnam Valley School District, located in Putnam County, is situated about 35 miles north of New York City. Tutty, whose salary at Ilion is $97,000 a year, will assume a position with a $160,000 a year salary. The Putnam Valley District, serves roughly 1,800 students and is about the same size as the Ilion District. Mr. Tutty has been Ilion's superintendent for six years. An Ilion native, Mr. Tutty also has been an administrator in the Whitesboro and Frankfort-Schuyler school districts. A search for his replacement is expected to begin soon. Best Wishes to Gary Tutty. He will be missed by many. (April 3, 2003)
In conjunction with the Ilion Central School District Building Project, the Ilion Central School District Foundation has developed plans for a beautification project at the entrance of the new gymnasium and community fitness center. This project entails the placement of engraved brick pavers. The school bell and flagpole will also be located in this area, as well as several benches and attractive landscaping. The Foundation is selling engraved bricks, for this new walkway and rest area, at a cost of $35 per paver. The important aspect of this fundraising campaign is that it will allow community members and alumni the opportunity to contribute to a visible part of this project. With an engraved paver, you can pay tribute to a family member, leave a message for future generations, or simply include your name among those that have supported our school district. A brick paver can make a great gift as well! A limited number of brick pavers are available and will be sold on a 'first come, first serve' basis. The Ilion Central School District Foundation reserves the right to approve or disapprove the message content sumbitted on all brick orders. (* religious script or tasteless script will not be accepted). See the links below for the order form and more information. (April 19, 2002) Engraved Brick Paver Order Form Engraved Brick Patio Architectural Rendering - (coming soon)
Mr. Salvator 'Sam' Zito, principal of Barringer Road Elementary School will retire in August 2001. Mr. Zito will remain with the district, on a per-diem basis, while the Ilion Board of Education searches for his replacement. Mr. Zito started with the district over 30 years ago as a teacher. (July 18, 2001)
A Teacher Recruitment Day will be hosted on Saturday, April 7 at SUNY Institute of Technology. The event is sponsored by 29 Area School Districts (including Ilion Central School Distric) and 3 BOCES Districts. Candidates may interview for current or future teaching vacancies. Teachers and May graduates are welcome! (March 21, 2001)
The Ilion Central School District has the following, full time, tenure teacher position openings commencing late January 2001 Candidates should send a letter of interest and resume to Mr. Gary Tutty, Superintendent of Schools, Ilion Central School District, PO Box 480, Ilion, NY 13357 (December 16, 2000)
The New York State Education Department has approved the Ilion Central School District's $32 million buidling project. James Jordan of James Jordan Associates is the architects for the projects. Bids will be advertised in early December with bid openings planned for Jan. 9. The majority of the work is scheduled to begin in April 2001. All construction is expected to be completed by December 2002. Additions and renovations are planned for all three school buildings. Take a sneak peak - at Architectural Rendering - Ilion new Gym. (modified April 19, 2002)
The district budget passed on May 16th. Thomas Goldin, Class of 1971, was elected to serve on the School Board. The district's budget plan projected an 11 percent spending increase for fiscal year 2000-01. A portion of the increase, 7.52 percent, is attributed to the school's state-aided building project. That amount will be offset 100 percent by state aid and interest earnings. The increase in spending, after deducting the expenses for the building project, is 3.16 percent. Total budgeted spending for 2000-2001 is $16,419,813. This represents a 10.68 percent increase from total budgeted spending in 1999-2000, which is $14,835,360. Public school enrollment in 2000-2001 is expected to be 1,898, the same as the current year. School board member Phyllis Brien, after serving the district for more than 20 years, has decided not to seek re-election for a five-year term seat. The following candidates filed petitions to run in the election: Thomas Goldin of 27 Harriet Ave., Tammy Mosher of 213 E. North St., Robert Michaud of 207 East Clark St., and Deanna Stubley of 36 Highland Ave. (modified May 19, 2000)
Governor Pataki's budget proposal has thrown a monkey wrench into many local
school district's building plans. The budget proposal contains a plan that redirects
project bond interest earnings, from reinvestment by school districts directly, to contractors working on the projects. The net effect is that a large amount of
revenue, which districts had planned to earn and help offset the project costs, has been
eliminated. Under current state education law, schools are issued serial bonds and do
not have to pay contractors until the close of the project. School districts have
been able to reinvest interest earnings, on the bonds, and this helped offset project costs.
The budget proposal requires that contractors be paid during the course of the project
by using the interest from the serial bonds. The negative effect of this proposal is
widespread among smaller upstate school districts. The Ilion Central School District
would lose $180,000 a year on their $32 million project. An estimated $2.7 million
would need to be raised to close the gap created by not being able to reinvest the bond interest. Superindentent Gary Tutty said, "If the governor's proposal goes through,
I don't see how we can have the project." The Herkimer School District is also negatively
impacted by the prososal. Local school officials are planning to talk to state Sen. James
Seward to raise support for their situations.
(February 28, 2000)
The Ilion Central School District is no longer accepting students from
outside the district limits. The district has experienced an ever increasing
number of outside residents who want their children to attend Ilion schools. The district
has worked hard to lower class size in order to help students meet the new State Standards. Therefore, unti further notice, the district will no longer accept applications from
outside the district. Exceptions to the new policy include out-of-district students who
are already enrolled in the system and a student whose families move during
his or her senior year. (November 1, 1999)
Starting October 12, 1999, the Ilion School district will double the size of its preschool program.
An additional preschool class in the morning and afternoon, for 26 to 29 children, is possible
due to an $80,000 state grant. The funding will cover the cost of classroom set-up and the salaries of two new teachers. In order to be eligible for the program, children must be 5 years old by
December 1, 2000. Interested parents may call 315-894-6568 for more information. (October 1, 1999)
Let the Building Begin! School Budget and Building Proposal passed with overwhelming majority! 527 - 102
Kenneth Long, of Ilion, has been appointed as business manager to replace Thomas Dorr. Mr. Long is a Herkimer County Legislator, and has been a senior accountant at Utica National Insurance Group since 1987. He begins his 6-month probationary period in January. He has a bachelor's degree in business administration from Utica College and an associate in applied sciences degree from Herkimer County Community College. He is a member of the Ilion Civic Band, president of the Ilion Community Club and active as a parent and referee in American Youth Soccer Organization. He lives on Barringer Road with his wife, Nancy Thompson Long '75, and their two daughters. (updated December 30, 1998)
In response to changes in education, including universal pre-kindergarten and higher standards for math, science and technology, the Ilion School Distric is considering "an ambitious building project." A districtwide Building Committee has been formed and presented a potential plan to the Board of Education. A presentation was made to the Board of Education on December 9. The district is looking at upgrading the media centers of the two elementary schools and the junior-senior high school. Another project being considered is adding 8 to 10 classrooms at the high school, and upgrading its math, science and technology rooms. The public could vote on the project either March 30 or May 18. Mr. Tutty, the District Superintendent, will speak to community groups in coming months, about this project. Ilion's school district serves 1,930 students in three buildings and has the largest enrollment for any Herkimer County district. (updated December 12, 1998)
News Release - June, 1998 The Ilion Central School District in conjuction with Little Falls Hospital, and Valley doctors, have developed a health care program titled Collaborative Healthcare. (June 18, 1998)
Congratulations to Allen Edick, who was elected to the Board of Eudcation on May 6, 1998. Mr. Edick will serve a five-year term, in the seat formerly held by Warren Lennox. Mr. Lennox, the most current Board of Education President, did not seek re-election. Mr. Lennox served on the Board of Education, in the Ilion School District, for many, many years. (May 28, 1998)
"The World's Largest Concert" is a program sponsored each year, by Music Educators National Conference (MENC). News Channel 2, taped the performance of the 73 students, in the 5th and 6th grade choir, for submission to the MENC. The choir was directed by Edward Reisert. The video was accepted by MENC, for inclusion in a PBS concert! (March 10, 1998) New Superintendent....June 5, 1997 In a unanimous vote, the Ilion Board of Education chose Gary Tutty, of Ilion, for the position of Superintendent. Mr. Tutty will replace Mr. Joseph Fusco, who retired this June, after nineteen years as Superintendent. Gary Tutty lives in Ilion with his wife, Pamela and their three children. Best wishes to both Mr. Tutty and Mr. Fusco.
Superintendent's Introductory Letter....Volume 21 Issue 1, of the "Gold 'N Brown" contains Superintendent, Gary Tutty's introductory letter, for the 1997-98 School Year. Best Wishes to the administration, faculty, staff and students of Ilion Central Jr./Sr. High School as you begin another school year! (August 16, 1997) New Faculty Appointments....Volume 21 Issue 1, of the "Gold 'N Brown" also contains five new Faculty and Staff Appointments, for the 1997-98 School Year. (August 16, 1997) Junior/Senior High Changes to Block Scheduling....Volume 21 Issue 1, of the "Gold 'N Brown" contains information on Block Scheduling, which is being implemented for the first time for the 1997-98 School Year. The reasons and benefits of Block Scheduling are explained in this article. (August 16, 1997)
Created and maintained by Aileen Carney Sweeney - Class of 1974 Updated - Jan 24, 2004
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