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Croton-Harmon accepts audit as student data sharpens curriculum plans

Expanded eighth-grade algebra access and plans for aligned K–5 math materials shaped the October 15 work session. Trustees also accepted the annual audit and corrective-action plan, 5–0.

School board schedules Thursday special meeting for litigation discussion

The Croton-Harmon school board is scheduled to meet Thursday, October 8, at 5 p.m. Its agenda proposes an executive session to discuss litigation, followed by a return to the special meeting and adjournment. These are…

School Board Approves Facility Fees and Arts Waivers, Debates AI and Pre-K Advocacy

At its October 1 meeting, the Croton-Harmon school board approved 2026–27 facility-use rates, arts-group facility fee waivers and a $130,000 year-end budget transfer. Trustees also discussed proposed statewide positions…

Croton-Harmon ends varsity football season; school board approves communications agreement

The September 17 school-board meeting covered the football cancellation, a Rockland BOCES communications agreement and school plans for math, grading, schedules and literacy.

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…

New School Board Leadership Seeks Clearer Goals, Class-Size Data and AI Rules

Anamika Bhatnagar and Omar Mayyasi became school-board president and vice president on July 16. Two nonvoting student trustees joined the table, while class-size questions and human review of AI summaries prompted calls…

School board expands PVC cooling contract, explains year-end reserves

The June 29 special meeting approved construction work, teaching appointments and a $200,000 transfer to the School Lunch Fund. Officials explained how designated reserves pay for repairs and other specific needs.

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 accepted 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…

Croton-Harmon grants tenure to seven educators, celebrates lasting ties with students

The May 19 ceremony honored tenure recipients, retirees and longtime employees. Administrators described the relationships, classroom work and student advocacy behind the recognitions.

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 Sends $62.8 Million Budget to Voters, Declines to Back BOCES Candidate

The school board adopted a $62,762,808 budget for a May 19 public vote and appointed three building leaders. It voted 5-1 against casting the district’s ballot for Richard Kreps in the PNW BOCES board election after…

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...

School Budget Plans Add Courses and Support Programs; Robotics Elective Put on Hold

At the April 9 school-board work session, leaders outlined new learning opportunities in a budget without added staff, including engineering and proposed mental-health services. Trustees also honored student leaders…

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...

Croton-Harmon trustees press for less screen time and clearer classroom technology rules

At their March 12 meeting, trustees debated screen use in the youngest grades, hands-on learning and guardrails for classroom technology. The board also backed state authorization for health-insurance reserves and…

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…

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