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Board of Education Special Meeting — 2026-03-18

Special meeting with 5 board members present. 4 motions voted on. Motion by Allison Samuels; Motion by Sarah Carrier; Motion by Anamika Bhatnagar.
2026-03-18
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Coverage of the Board of Education meeting on 2026-03-18, Village of Croton-on-Hudson, NY.

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