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School board creates technology advisory committee and reviews academic goals

A new community committee will examine technology, learning and student safeguards. The board also reviewed district goals, heard opening-week feedback and approved staffing and financial reports.

School board approves solar contract and details classroom technology limits

The board approved Honeywell energy work with a $3,175,000 base price and reviewed grade-by-grade device limits and high-school phone procedures. The meeting also addressed staffing, service contracts and school-year…

Croton Schools Weigh $3.2 Million Solar Plan With $981,000 in Federal Money at Stake

Honeywell asked the Board of Education to approve a $3,170,000 solar-and-ventilation contract by late August to capture a $981,000 federal payment before incentives expire. Trustees also adopted the annual district…

Reorganized School Board Seats Two New Trustees and Two Student Members, With Bhatnagar as President

At its July 16 organizational meeting, the Croton-Harmon Board of Education swore in newly elected trustees, elevated Anamika Bhatnagar to president and Omar Mayyasi to vice president, seated two student ex-officio…

School Board Hires Four Teachers, Shifts $200,000 to Reduce Lunch Fund Deficit at June 29 Special Meeting

At a June 29 special meeting, the Croton-Harmon Board of Education appointed four teachers and two leave replacements, authorized a Repair Reserve expenditure to fix a middle school boiler, expanded a middle school air…

School Board Grants Tenure, Debates Cell Phone Policy Future, and Bids Farewell to Two Trustees

The Board of Education approved tenure for a PVC assistant principal, reviewed the first year of the high school cell phone policy that produced 23 device confiscations, established two ad hoc committees, and honored…

Board of Education Accepts Budget Vote Results, Weighs New Committees on Technology and Hiring

The Croton-Harmon Board of Education certified May's budget vote results, nominated Sheryl Brady for a NYSSBA leadership post, and reached consensus on forming ad hoc committees to explore technology policy and hiring…

School Board Approves Two Pre-K Provider Agreements, Spends Bulk of Special Meeting in Executive Session

At a special meeting May 21, the Croton-Harmon Board of Education approved 2026-2027 Universal Pre-Kindergarten service agreements with Childrenspace North and A Rising Star, then met in executive session from 6:17 to…

Board of Education Grants Tenure to Seven Staff Members in Annual Recognition Ceremony

The Croton-Harmon Board of Education approved tenure for seven educators, appointed a new high school science teacher, and approved a full slate of non-instructional personnel for the 2026-2027 school year at its May 19…

Screen Time Debate and Library Renovation Plan Dominate Four-Hour Board of Education Meeting

The Croton-Harmon Board of Education debated student screen time data and tabled an iPad purchase, while hearing a proposal for a 55% tax levy increase to fund Croton Free Library renovations.

Croton-Harmon Board Adopts $62.8 Million Budget, Rejects BOCES Candidate Over Antisemitism Concerns

The Board of Education unanimously approved a $62,762,808 budget for 2026-27 and filled three building leadership posts, while voting 5-1 against casting a ballot for a PNW BOCES board candidate linked to past…

Board of Education Holds Brief Executive Session on Personnel and Student Matters

The Croton-Harmon Board of Education convened a special meeting Tuesday evening that consisted almost entirely of a two-hour executive session to...

Croton-Harmon Board Honors Student Leaders, Reviews Building Budgets, Accepts Athletics Director Resignation

The Board of Education recognized student achievements, heard detailed 2026-2027 budget presentations from all three schools and Pupil Personnel Services, and accepted the resignation of Athletics Director Christine…

Board of Education Approves Budget Hearing Notice and Energy Contract at Special Meeting

Board of Education Approves Budget Hearing Notice and Energy Contract at Special Meeting

Board of Education Holds Three-Hour Executive Session on Personnel and Student Matters

The Croton-Harmon Board of Education convened a special meeting Wednesday evening that consisted almost entirely of a three-hour executive session to...

Board Recognizes Student Achievement, Approves New Scholarships and Health Insurance Advocacy

The Croton-Harmon school board recognized student achievement, established two scholarships, heard technology and athletics budget presentations, and approved advocacy for a health-insurance reserve fund on March 12.

Board President Apologizes for ‘No Surprises’ Lapse in Dubak Appointment, Says Legal Review Cleared the Process

Board President Ana Teague told trustees that legal counsel found nothing in Policy 9230 bars the internal promotion that made Dr. Laura Dubak assistant superintendent, and apologized to Dubak for the surprise objection…

Croton-Harmon appoints CHHS principal as assistant superintendent; trustee abstains over search process

The Croton-Harmon school board appointed CHHS Principal Dr. Laura Dubak as assistant superintendent at a $238,000 salary on Feb. 12, with Trustee Allison Samuels abstaining over the district's hiring process. Ten…

Croton-Harmon Students Feel Safe and Connected, Climate Survey Shows — but Hurtful Language Rising at the High School

Fall 2025 school climate survey results presented to the Board of Education on Jan. 22 showed belonging and emotional safety at or above national benchmarks in all three buildings — but high school students in…

District promises to preserve pre-K as families seek provider continuity

At the January 8, 2026 meeting, Croton-Harmon officials explored CET classroom space and a provider bidding process for 2026–27 UPK. Families sought continuity, early budget projections showed pressure, and trustees…

School board prepared pre-K funding advocacy and accepted program donations

At its December 18, 2025 work session, the Croton-Harmon board heard plans for UPK funding advocacy and accepted $1,000 for the high-school Mandarin program and band and $4,000 for a scholarship fund open to all…

Families press school board to close UPK funding gap; bus-camera agreement passes 6–1

At the December 4, 2025 meeting, Childrenspace North leaders and families urged support for universal prekindergarten. Trustees also approved an internal bus-camera agreement over a biometric-privacy objection and…

School board accepts $5,478 bicycle grant and reviews co-teaching partnerships

The November 20, 2025 work session covered pupil personnel services, approved a CHEF grant for younger students to learn to ride bicycles, and authorized club charters and Spencer Field electrical changes.

School board approves $127,057 cafeteria cooling change and reviews privacy policies

At its November 6, 2025 meeting, the Croton-Harmon school board approved a $127,056.66 change order for cafeteria air conditioning and other capital work. Trustees held first readings of student-privacy and media…

School board adopts safety plans after questions about doors and visitor tracking

At its October 30, 2025 work session, the Croton-Harmon school board adopted district and building emergency plans after a public hearing. Other actions included a budget-development calendar, a French-language trip and…

School board names Nichole Kelly interim PVC principal and accepts annual audit

On October 9, 2025, the Croton-Harmon school board appointed Nichole Kelly interim middle-school principal and accepted its annual audit. Parents pressed for stronger cellphone-ban enforcement, and trustees approved…

School board accepts middle-school principal’s resignation and approves construction changes

On September 18, 2025, the Croton-Harmon school board accepted Michael Plotkin’s resignation as middle-school principal, effective October 16. The work session also covered school-building goals, construction change…

School board approves high-school paving change as students and parents weigh phone rules

At its September 4, 2025 meeting, the Croton-Harmon school board approved a $126,439.05 parking-lot change order. A student representative reported a positive start with new school spaces and phone restrictions, while a…

Croton-Harmon Unveils $48.3M School Budget; Library Director Warns of National Censorship Trends

The Board of Education adopted a $48.3 million budget for the 2025-2026 school year, emphasizing "vision and values" ahead of the May 20th vote. Meanwhile, the Croton Free Library presented its final budget, detailing…

Eighth-Grader Champions Athletics, District Prepares for Budget Vote and Board Elections

The Croton-Harmon Board of Education heard a proposal for a new "Tiger Sports Showcase" led by a student, while formally setting dates for the upcoming budget vote and school board elections. The meeting also featured…

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