ONEONTA, 11/17/14 – State Senator James L. Seward (R/C/I-Oneonta) today announced $50,000 in state grant funds he secured to assist Onteora Central School and Roundout Valley Central School.   Each school district will receive a $25,000 general assistance grant. 

“Our schools are faced with growing financial demands while, at the same time, student needs are also on the rise,” said Senator Seward.  “I have fought consistently for fair distribution of state education aid to help guarantee that every New York State student has the tools they need to succeed in the classroom and in life after graduation.  Sometimes funding gaps still exist, and when that occurs, I have worked to bring in additional dollars to level the playing field.”

Senator Seward recently spoke with a Participation in Government class at Onteora Central School.  Seward also presented school officials with a special New York State Senate proclamation honoring Onteora High School for being included in The Daily Beast’s list of the nation’s best high schools for a third consecutive year.

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Photo attached:  From left, Senator Seward presents a special New York State Senate proclamation to Onteora Central School Superintendent Dr. Phyllis Spiegel McGill and Onteora High School Principal Lance Edelman.