Community Forums at Potsdam Central School District Feb. 8th Update: Session 1 Questions Potsdam Central School District will host the first of three Community Forums intended to gather input from residents as we begin the budget process for the 2012-13 school year. The first meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, February 9 in the AAK middle school cafeteria. Sign-in and refreshments will begin at 6:30 p.m. The evening will begin with a short presentation to describe the purpose of the gathering, outline the process, and give additional information about the budget and the district's current economic outlook. Afterwards, participants will break into small groups to discuss important issues, facilitated by a skilled student facilitator and recorder. Residents can preview the discussion questions for the forums on the district website beginning on Monday, February 6. "We feel that given the projections for this year, it is imperative that we keep the public informed throughout this year's budget process. Our goal has been to make cuts with the least negative impact on students, but any future cuts will likely be much more challenging. That is why we need community input now more than ever," said Superintendent Pat Brady. Residents can RSVP for each of the forums by emailing forum@potsdam.k12.ny.us or by calling 315-265-8203 ext 733. Although reservations are helpful for planning purposes, they are not necessary; walk-in participants are welcome. Additional forum discussions will take place on Monday, February 27 and Thursday, March 15, 2012. We encourage you to attend as many of the three evenings as your schedule permits.

 

The Potsdam Central School District is located in the village of Potsdam, New York, a rural community in St. Lawrence County. Potsdam is nestled in the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains near the St. Lawrence River. The district consists of about 230 square miles, with the village of Potsdam in the center. The village has a population of about 10,000 and is proud to be the home of Clarkson University and SUNY Potsdam.