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Coverage of the Board of Education meeting on 2025-05-14,
Village of Croton-on-Hudson, NY.
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Related Board of Education Meetings
2025-05-08
Croton-Harmon Unveils $48.3M School Budget; Library Director Warns of National Censorship Trends
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Key Actions & Decisions
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School Budget Adoption: The Board adopted the $48,311,754 budget for the 2025-2026 school year.
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Tax Levy Impact: The budget carries a 2.96% tax levy increase, remaining under the state's tax cap.
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Library Budget Hearing: The Board accepted the Croton Free Library’s proposed budget, which shifts special event funding from taxes to grants and reserves.
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New Library Programs: Approval of a new "Head of Other Services" position at the library to bolster departmental leadership.
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Upcoming Vote: The community vote is scheduled for Tuesday, May 20, from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
2025-04-10
Eighth-Grader Champions Athletics, District Prepares for Budget Vote and Board Elections
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Key Actions & Decisions
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The board moved to accept the Universal Pre-K lottery drawing, scheduled for April 30 at 10:00 a.m.
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Petitions for school board candidates are due April 21, 2025.
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The District Budget Vote and Library Budget Vote are scheduled for May 20, 2025, from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Croton-Harmon High School.
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A Board of Education Candidate Forum is scheduled for May 14 at 7:00 p.m.
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The board acknowledged the "Tiger Sports Showcase," a student-led initiative scheduled for May 28.
2025-04-07
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2025-03-27
Croton-Harmon Schools Prioritize 'Vision and Values' in Draft 2025-26 Budget Proposal
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Key Actions & Decisions
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Board of Education approved the meeting agenda for March 27, 2025.
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Superintendent Brendan Walker opened the work session on the 2025-26 budget.
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Assistant Superintendent for PPS presented the Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) budget.
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District highlighted the success of the new bilingual social worker and Community Aide.
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Administration proposed hiring a bilingual school psychologist for Carrie E. Tompkins Elementary School.
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Officials reported increased enrollment requiring a new part-time ENL teacher.
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District showcased the "Spark" program and Unified Sports initiative.
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Board reviewed building-level and personnel budget reports.
2025-03-13
Croton-Harmon Board Pauses Equity Policy, Prompting Community Outcry Over 'Capitulation'
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Key Actions & Decisions
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Student Recognition: Drew Kestler recognized as March 2025 Student of Distinction for his work in the architecture and engineering program at PNW BOCES.
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Equity Policy Halt: The Board confirmed Policy 0105 (Equity) will not move to a first reading following a committee meeting.
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Budget Workshop: The public portion of the meeting was followed immediately by a budget workshop session.
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Upcoming Meetings: "Meet the BOE" and a candidate information session scheduled for March 27, pending location adjustments due to a jazz concert.
2025-02-27
Croton-Harmon Board Eyes 2025-26 Budget: Balancing Rising Costs with Educational Vision
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Key Actions & Decisions
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Reviewed the General Support, Operations, and Transportation budget components for the 2025-26 school year.
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Anticipated a $6,000 increase in Fiscal Agent fees to facilitate the bonding of previously authorized capital projects.
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Projected a $10,000 increase in legal fees, citing a 42% rise in FOIL requests and upcoming capital project bond counsel needs.
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Discussed the "culminating aspect" of a multi-year staffing plan aligned with the district's Vision Map.
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