Romulus Central School District

The Romulus Central School District is a public school district in New York State that serves approximately 600 students in 88 square miles (230 km2) in the towns of Romulus, Fayette, MacDougal, East Varick and West Varick in Seneca County with a staff of 100 and a budget of $8 million ($13171 per student).[1][2][3]

The average class size is 17 students (elementary), 23 students (secondary).[1][3] The student-teacher ratio is 11:1.[1][2][4]

The District motto is "the small school with a BIG idea".[5]

On December 1, 2007, Superintendent of Schools Michael Midey left the district and joined the Bloomfield Central School District.[6] His successor is Michael J. Hoose.

History

In 1937, a public vote formed Romulus Central School, consolidating more than 12 one-room schoolhouses.[5]

Board of education

The Board of Education (BOE) consists of 7 members who serve rotating 3-year terms. Elections are held each May for board members and to vote on the School District Budget.

Current board members (January 2012) are:[7]

Schools

The District operates one school building, combining a K-6 elementary school with a 7-12 secondary school in Romulus, New York.

Elementary schools

Secondary schools

Performance

The District's 95% graduation rate exceeds the State Standard of 55%.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Romulus Central School - General Information: Statistics
  2. 1 2 greatschools - Romulus Central School District
  3. 1 2 3 nySTART 2006 Report Card for Romulus Central School District
  4. ↑ SchoolMatters - Romulus Central School District
  5. 1 2 Romulus Central School - General Information: History
  6. ↑ Bloomfield Central School District Superintendent Search Process, October 15, 2007
  7. ↑ Romulus Central School Board of Education

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