Shandaken Town Board Passes Supportive Motions

At their REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING on May 5, 2008, the Shandaken Town Board met with the following members present: Supervisor DiSclafani, Councilman Bartlett, Bernstein and Malloy. Councilman Stanley was absent.

During this meeting the following motions were passed.

Motion by Councilman Bartlett to authorize the Town Supervisor to take the necessary steps to pursue the Ulster County BOCES Superintendent or any other supervisor in charge to aid in the investigation of the possible reconfiguration of the existing schools in the Onteora School District and ask for a moratorium on that five to eight configuration, funding, financing and development, seconded by Supervisor DiSclafani, all in favor, motion carried.

Motion by Supervisor DiSclafani to ask the Onteora School Board to please keep the Phoenicia Elementary School open, seconded by Councilman Bernstein, all in favor, motion carried.