Michael Goot
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The average statewide high school graduation rate increased slightly from 86.1% to 87% and local districts also saw gains.
Prosecutors have filed their response to the appeal by the former Lake George Watershed Coalition director of his conviction on fraud charges.
A Fort Ann upholstery business owner with multiple felony convictions has been arrested again for allegedly failing to complete work.
Salem Elementary School is looking for a new leader after its principal resigned after just six months on the job.
Michael Goot commented on Blog: Sometimes a mistake is just a mistake
Care to elaborate?
Michael Goot commented on Cobb: Results 'should be a wake-up call' to Stefanik
I purposely made an exception to get some reaction from the Stefanik camp to the news that Cobb seeks a potential rematch. I also think his remarks were illustrative of how the Stefanik campaign was run.
Michael Goot commented on Fort Edward school tax rate could jump by more than 30 percent
It is school budget season and we are writing about the spending plans. I covered the Fort Edward school board meeting to learn about their shared services study and they also adopted the budget. I wrote stories based upon the meeting and the materials handed out.
Michael Goot commented on Fort Edward school tax rate could jump by more than 30 percent
The tax rate increase would be over 30 percent if the tentative assessment of the property in the district holds at $112 million.
Michael Goot commented on Former South Glens Falls treasurer gets new job in Lake George
What were the false accusations and lies?
Michael Goot commented on Police looking to change to 12-hour shifts
Retention in the past has been a problem. Officers seem to leave to go to the Warren County Sheriff's Office or State Police. This recent group has stuck around - for now.
Michael Goot commented on ENDORSEMENT: Susan Shepler has what Thurman needs
We reported on the state audits thoroughly. Evelyn Wood resigned of her own free will.
Michael Goot commented on Area schools struggle to find teachers of certain subjects
Any indication why these people left? More money? Better support?
Michael Goot commented on School aid changes sought by superintendents
Most of the superintendents in the 31-district BOCES were at this breakfast meeting, and members of school boards as well.
Michael Goot commented on State test score results studied by area schools
I usually use those benchmarks because those are the first and last years that students will take those tests. Data for all grades is available at the New York State Education Department data site.