WHAT'S NEW IN CHATHAM
School Tax Notice
The collection period for 2010 school taxes is September 1 through September 30. More Information
Fall Coaches Meeting
On August 25, the athletic department held a meeting for all fall-season coaches to discuss coaching responsibilities. Among the topics covered were selection/classification guidelines, changes to tryout guidelines, safety, and good communication practices between coaches, parents and students. Read more
Chatham Welcomes New Assistant Principal 
Please welcome Mrs. Karen Bechdol, who was appointed High School/Middle School Assistant Principal by the Board of Education in August. She will serve as the assistant principal at Chatham High School for the 2010-11 school year, and following retirements next year at the Middle School, she will assume assistant principal duties for both buildings. Read more
Volunteers needed for Public Library Advisory Committee
The Chatham Board of Education is looking for volunteers from the community to sit on its newly created Public Library Advisory Committee. This committee will make recommendations to the Board regarding policy, personnel and operations of the Chatham Public Library. Read more
Board of Ed Approves Reduction to 2010-2011 Tax Levy Increase
During a special meeting held Wednesday, August 11, the CCSD Board of Education approved a 2.01% tax levy increase for the 2010-2011 school year. Aware of the tough economic times facing community taxpayers, the Board allocated $100,000 from the 2008-2009 unappropriated fund balance to be used to reduce this year’s tax levy increase. The new rate is a .53 % reduction from the 2.54 % increase approved by voters in May.
New Driver Education Program
For students afterschool and Saturdays. See details on our new DRIVER EDUCATION link by clicking on the High School homepage and choosing the Driver Education link on the right.
Surplus Bid Notice
The CCSD is currently inviting sealed bids on our surplus equipment. Information and forms can be downloaded through the links listed below.
List of Surplus Technology Equipment
Capital Improvement Project
Phase One construction of the $5 million Capital Improvement Project approved by voters in January is nearly complete. Click here for info and to view pictures of the construction.
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