2. Free PowerPoint Backgrounds September 4, 2012 Robert K. Libby, Superintendent

3. Welcome 2012-13! Introductions Appreciation

4. Hurdles Recession Eroding state aid Mandates Tax Cap

5. Change, the only constant

6. Did someone say sail?

7. "Failure I can live with. NOT TRYING is what I can't handle!" Quote from a disappointed Sanya Richards-Ross, in Beijing, after winning the 2008 Olympic bronze medal in the 400 meters

8. Last month, in London, Sanya took home GOLD

9. Richards- Ross, world champion 1995 COHOES HS grad Aliann Pompey In Cohoes, we keep trying

10. An Olympic inspiration Aliann never got a chance to stand on the Olympic podium

11. 2000 Sydney 2004 Athens 2008 Beijing 2012 London Yet, her training, perseverance and sheer will

12. helped Aliann make Olympic history as the first athlete to ever compete in the womens 400 meters in FOUR consecutive Olympic games.

13. The professional pole vault Lesson Plans State testing Common Core APPR

15. Not just athletes, champions Teacher Angela Bernarde 19:07 finishes 45 th in a world class race

16. Keep your eye on the prize Student Achievement

17. A shared mission Learning by all Educating by all

18. Here to help We will provide you the support you need They will provide the inspiration:

20. Free PowerPoint Backgrounds September 4, 2012 Robert K. Libby, Superintendent