New York / School Districts / SAUGERTIES CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
The Saugerties Central School District Board approved personnel actions including a volunteer adviser resignation and multiple appointments, accepted winter coaching recommendations, and approved a memorandum of agreement (MOA) to establish a varsity indoor track and field stipend.
New York / School Districts / SAUGERTIES CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Superintendent Dr. Rohrbeck presented student and staff recognitions, and a board member reported county-level concerns about a state requirement for one seat per student on buses and an incoming electric school-bus mandate.
New York / School Districts / SAUGERTIES CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
A board member provided an update Wednesday that the independent investigation into an incident involving the district’s wrestling coach is nearing completion and that a separate legal review by outside counsel is still under way.
New York / School Districts / SAUGERTIES CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
The board accepted retirements and approved a slate of resignations, leaves and appointments, including new coaches and volunteers. Board members reiterated that non‑teacher coaches and volunteers must complete necessary certifications and state submissions before appearing on the agenda.
New York / School Districts / SAUGERTIES CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
The district’s audit committee reported turnover in the business office as a top risk, recommended cross‑training and contract reviews, and said a school‑aid specialist estimates $200,000 in additional state aid recoverable (district to net about $170,000 after consultant fee).
New York / School Districts / SAUGERTIES CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
During public comment, a resident alleged that students were required to use a breath‑sampling device at a recent Mum Ball, raising legal and privacy concerns; other speakers praised district leadership, teachers and community programs.
New York / School Districts / SAUGERTIES CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
The board approved a transportation policy with clarifying language to be revisited, and pulled the proposed staff–student fraternization policy (policy 6180) for additional drafting and counsel guidance after committee discussion about reporting duties and mandated‑reporting distinctions.
New York / School Districts / SAUGERTIES CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
The board approved resignations and a slate of appointments with amendments, moved several items into executive session for further discussion, and voted to grant tenure to Alexis Bewich (transcript spelling) effective Oct. 15, 2025.
New York / School Districts / SAUGERTIES CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
An eighth grader and parents told the board they feel unsafe after learning of alleged unlawful acts tied to members of the wrestling program and a former coach; community speakers called for transparency, investigations and possible leadership changes.
New York / School Districts / SAUGERTIES CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
A child-care director described a Sept. 2025 bus drop‑off that left a 5‑year‑old with an IEP unattended four houses from home; the board said it will review transportation policies and hold a policy committee meeting in October.