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Tuesday, April 23, 2013  Taxpayers in the Marcellus School District could see a 2.9 percent property tax levy increase if next year's budget is approved.

Tuesday, February 28, 2012  Dr. Richard Johns also proposed using up almost all of the district's remaining reserves and fund balance.

Monday, February 06, 2012  School districts are asking taxpayers the tough questions

Wednesday, January 25, 2012  Parents in the Onondaga Central School District are learning more about how the district will deal with a budget shortfall.

Friday, March 25, 2011  You'll soon pay more to ride the bus, but not as soon as first expected.

Thursday, March 24, 2011  "Protect our Kids, Not Millionaires," was the chant during a news conference at Fowler High School Thursday morning.

Monday, March 07, 2011  In North Syracuse -- Superintendent Dr. Jerry Melvin said the budget gap is around $12 million because of cuts from the state and increased costs across the board.  He said once you start talking about multi-million dollar gaps -- the number almost becomes irrelevant because it's obvious cuts will be painful.  Monday night, department heads presented their proposed budget to the school board.

Thursday, February 17, 2011  There's an uneasy feeling among parents in the Oneida City School District. Right now, district leaders want to close Oneida Castle Elementary school next year as part of a plan to close a $3 million budget gap.

Tuesday, February 08, 2011  The North Syracuse Central School District is facing a multimillion dollar budget gap.

Wednesday, January 12, 2011  For Cuomo's plans to be successful, all three leaders will have to stop posturing long enough to answer a single question...'How to create better paying jobs all over New York State.'