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2025-12-03 · Grant Mitchell · Full Transcript · Watch Video ↗
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Coverage of the Board of Education meeting on 2025-12-03, Village of Croton-on-Hudson, NY. · Read full transcript

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2026-01-08 Pre-K Funding Crisis Looms: Parents Threaten Legal Action as Board Eyes New Provider RFP
Key Actions & Decisions
Superintendent Update: Dr. Steven Walker announced the district is exploring allocating space at CET to house a UPK program, potentially reducing overhead costs, while the administration prepares to issue an RFP for providers by the end of January.
Public Hearing: Over a dozen residents spoke for nearly an hour, urging the Board to use discretionary funds or a tax levy increase to close the funding gap and retain current provider Children's Space North.
Curriculum Changes: The District is implementing new math improvement materials and finalizing a "comprehensive framework" for literacy at CET, alongside scheduled electives on February 4.
Administrative Appointment: Assistant Superintendent for Business Denise Sullivan was appointed to the Board of the New York State Insurance Reciprocal.
Cell Phone Policy: Administration reported successful implementation of the state cell phone ban across all schools, with high school student engagement described as "astronomically higher" due to the new schedule.
Student Achievement: High School Principal Dr. Laura Dubac presented data showing CHHS is one of three schools in the region to earn the AP Honor Roll Platinum Award.
REFERENCES_USED: R1, R2, R3
2026-01-22 Driver’s Ed Cut, Staffing Gaps Force Croton Families to Scramble for Alternatives
Key Actions & Decisions
Driver's Ed Program Eliminated: Administration confirmed the program cannot run internally due to an inability to find staff and the closure of the third-party vendor used prior to COVID.
Student Committee Formed: Sophomores and juniors have formed a committee to investigate "workarounds," potentially funneling students to districts like Austintown or Panis that still offer the course.
Climate Survey Review: Board accepted the Winter 2026 School Climate Survey presentation, which for the first time compared cohort data (Spring 2025 vs. Fall 2025) showing increased respect but slightly lower emotional safety at the start of the school year.
Safety Protocols Updated: Officials confirmed full compliance with the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) and discussed the potential creation of special armed response teams for building emergencies.
Voting Procedures Revised: The Policy Committee is revising Policy 2120.2 regarding voting procedures to address board questions from the previous meeting, with a vote expected by February 12th or shortly after.
Fundraising Formalization: The district is moving to formally unite volunteer parent groups (SEPTA, Boosters, CHEF) to standardize fundraising and community support initiatives.
REFERENCES_USED: R1, R5, R14

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