Qualified voters of the Middleburgh School District will vote on the 2024 library budget on
Tuesday May 13th, 2024 from 12:00 - 8:00 in the Community Room of the Middleburgh Library.
View the 2025 proposed budget
If you would like to comment or have questions about the budget, please attend our public budget hearing on Tuesday April 22nd at 7:00 pm in the community room of the library. If you need an absentee ballot a completed application must be received by the Library Secretary at least seven days before the election if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the election if the ballot is to be picked up at the library. The ballot itself must be returned to the library no later than 5:00pm on the day of the election.
Candidates running for one of six open seats on the library board are:
Leanne Baker
As a resident of the Village of Middleburgh, I recognize greatly the gem we have at the Middleburgh Library. From themed events, to books, music, scavenger hunts and beyond, our library has the tools to foster relationships and create life-long learners.
Some of my earliest memories with my daughters Ava and Addalyn were seated on the library floor listening to the Librarian read colorful stories full of wonder and imagination.
Our library has grown with us. It is the keeper of new book series we have yet to read, a safe place to make friends and a venue to provide new experiences. My goal is to help continue the wonderful work the library already does.
As an advocate for children, my volunteer efforts with our local art program and youth sports program at MCS, coupled with my regional Ronald Mc Donald House drive efforts will be an asset. Thank you for considering to include me on our library board.
Katie Hagan
I’m Katie Hagan, born to Edward and Stacia Hagan and raised in Middleburgh, NY. Immediately after graduation from Middleburgh High School in 1980, I joined the U.S. Navy and was stationed at various locations such as Japan and the Azores, along with completing a 9-month deployment to the Gulf. I am a 20-year Navy Veteran with a specialty in Naval Aviation Logistic support.
Following my stint in the military I spent another 20 years in civil service doing financial management in support of the active-duty Navy and Naval Reserves.
In 2022, I was selected as a Peace Corp Volunteer, with an assignment to Botswana, Southern Africa. During my assignment I worked in the school system and the local health care clinic primarily teaching HIV and AIDs education and prevention. In my spare time I taught basic computer classes and tutored locals in English and the American culture.
I currently work at the Iroquois Museum as the gift shop manager and was recently hired as a substitute teacher a Middleburgh Elementary School.
My interests include outdoor activities such as kayaking, hiking and photography.
I volunteer at the Doctor Best Museum and the Joshua Project, am a member of the local American Legion Post and Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church.
After many years away, I am pleased to return to my home community of Middleburgh. A position on the library board will allow me to use my professional experience regarding library policy and budgeting and to represent a community that I value.
Scott Keidong
Scott Keidong is a graphic artist, illustrator, copywriter, photographer, marketing consultant, fine artist, and lifelong library junkie. He has coached Odyssey of the Mind at Middleburgh Elementary School, taught graphic design at SUNY Cobleskill, served on the board of directors of the Fox Creek Nature Center and the Schoharie County Arts Council, and has been on the Middleburgh Library Board of Trustees for the past three years. He has worked for ad agencies as art director, graphic designer and production manager, has worked as a staff or freelance photographer for weekly papers in New Jersey and in upstate New York, and as art director and photo editor for the now-defunct Daily Editor newspaper in Cobleskill. Currently self-employed, Scott supplies creative services to a diverse client list through his company Scott Keidong’s Image Enterprises, and photographs sports and other events for the Mountain Eagle and Times Journal newspapers.
Dr. Juanita M. Reyes
I hold a Ph.D. in Hispanic Linguistics and an M.A. in Spanish from the University at Albany, SUNY. With extensive experience in language education, I have taught Spanish at both the university and K-12 levels. Currently, I serve as a Program Support Specialist for the Capital Region RBERN, where I support multilingual education initiatives, including Dual Language programs and the New York State Seal of Biliteracy. Additionally, I am an active member of the Middleburgh Advantage Program Parent Committee at Middleburgh Elementary School.
Passionate about education, particularly literacy, bilingualism, and multicultural learning, I am committed to fostering inclusivity and supporting diverse learners. I believe that libraries play a vital role in ensuring that all community members, regardless of background, have access to valuable resources that empower them to learn and grow.
Having lived in Middleburgh for the past eight years with my husband and two children, I deeply appreciate the warmth and strong sense of community this town offers. I look forward to working alongside others who share a commitment to making Middleburgh an even better place for everyone.
Diane Stewart
My name is Diane Stewart and I am running as a write in candidate for the Middleburgh Library Association Board of Trustees. I am currently the co-president of the board and my 3 year term ends in May. I have decided to be a write in candidate as the board has one empty seat. I worked at Middleburgh Central School for 25 years as the Teaching Assistant in the High School Library. When I retired I worked as a clerk for 5 years at the Middleburgh Library. I have been on the Board of Trustees for 5 years. My husband Richard and I have lived in Middleburgh for 46 years.
Marilyn Wyman
Marilyn Wyman has lived in Middleburgh for over 20 years. She retired from Cornell Cooperative Extension and has served as Middleburgh Library Trustee for 8 years. She and her husband Rick love reading.