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Friday, July 01, 2011  It's the first day on the job for the new superintendent of the Syracuse City School District.

Thursday, June 30, 2011  Dan Lowengard started with the Syracuse School District in 1972. His replacement--Sharon Contreras--begins work on Friday.

Tuesday, March 22, 2011  Threats of layoffs are becoming a reality in the Syracuse City School District, as 343 pink slips were sent out to staffers.

Wednesday, March 09, 2011  Syracuse's school board will vote this evening on a proposed school budget that will eliminate 500 jobs in the district.

Wednesday, February 09, 2011  Superintendent Dan Lowengard is asking workers to take a pay freeze.

Wednesday, January 19, 2011  Recommendations from teams include cutting 425 positions and closing two schools.

Wednesday, December 08, 2010  The consulting firm helping the Syracuse City School Board find their next superintendent is already reaching out to potential candidates.

Saturday, December 04, 2010  The recent string of gun violence has prompted many in the community to ask, "what can be done?"

Monday, September 13, 2010  Current Superintendent Dan Lowengard announced he will be retiring in June and parents, lawmakers and teachers are interested in the upcoming search.

Wednesday, August 25, 2010  Superintendent Dan Lowengard gave his state of the schools address Tuesday morning, and spoke of some of the positives and negatives the district is facing.

Thursday, June 24, 2010  Budget troubles are forcing hundreds of job cuts, and some worry it's the students who will pay the price.

Tuesday, April 27, 2010  Only two parents attend Monday night meeting with the superintendent in the Syracuse City School District.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010  The Syracuse City School District Superintendent is presenting a new budget plan to the school board Wednesday, asking for 220 jobs to be cut.

Thursday, February 11, 2010  Supt. Dan Lowengard said he doesn't know where the school district can find $18 million in the next few months, but that he has to start looking.