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Slides from the April 9, 2026 budget presentation on building-level and pupil personnel services, walking through 2026-2027 proposed budget priorities at Carrie E. Tompkins Elementary, Pierre Van Cortlandt Middle School and Croton-Harmon High School. Fall 2025 school climate results are highlighted, including 98.4 percent of CET students reporting they feel emotionally safe and comfortable at school and 96.5 percent of PVC students reporting they feel they belong. Plans include expanded team teaching at CET, new PVC electives and clubs, and new CHHS offerings such as AP Business with Personal Finance, AP Psychology, Project Lead the Way Principles of Engineering, Robotics, Theater and Modern Journalism.

Building Level & Pupil Personnel Services April 9, 2026 2026-27 Budget Presentation CHUFSD Vision Map Carrie E. Tompkins Elementary School CET- Highlights of our Journey Carrie E. Tompkins Elementary School 2026-2027 Proposed Budget Carrie E. Tompkins Elementary School 2026-2027 Proposed Budget Vision Map Evolution 2024-2025 2025-2026 2026-2027 ● Multi-Age teaming model introduced ● iTad Collaborations ● House System Connection to the community ● Addition of SEL Curriculum Coordinator ● Full implementation of Little Spot Curriculum ● Addition of Literacy Coach ● Hiring of 8 new faculty members ● Additional Support Staff ● Innovative Learning Spaces ● Team Teaching Model in grades K, 1st and 3rd ● Multi-age experiences expanded ● iTad Collaborations expanded ● Heggerty Bridge to Reading and Bridge to Writing implementation K-2 with new assessments ● Spelling Connections 3-4 implementation ● New instructional learning spaces ● CET Literacy Committee ● Kick-off/pilot of the Recess Nature Garden ● House System-Points system, increased connections to the community, House Collaborations ● Math and Movement implementation ● Additional support staff ● Targeted skills based AIS groups ● Creation of flexible instructional blocks ● Leaders of Tomorrow ● Survey feedback from community ● Kindergarten Math and Movement Curriculum implementation ● Team Teaching expanded to 4th grade ● Monthly Principal’s Coffees ● Parent Learning Walks ● Innovative Learning Spaces for ICT Rooms ● Using Heggerty data to track effectiveness/success ● Hands on Heggerty resources-magnetic tile boards ● Report Card Committee ● Communicate CET Comprehensive Literacy Framework including our Literacy philosophy ● Little Spot across all disciplines ● Explore additional innovative instructional models Third & Fourth Grade ELA Proficiency Data sourced from NYSED Data dashboard Proficiency refers to students who scored a 3 or 4 on the NYS English Language Arts Assessment, meaning that they performed at or above grade level standards. Click here to access full data presentation from the November 5, 2025 BOE Meeting CET: School Climate Data - Fall 2025 98.4% of CET students say they feel emotionally safe and comfortable at school 93.7% of CET students say they have more than one trusted adult at school 95.2% of CET students say they feel like they belong at school Click here to access the full school climate survey presentation from the January 22, 2026 BOE Meeting How did we get here? CET Bringing the Vision Map to Life At CET ★ Interdisciplinary and passion based classes, schedules and experiences ○ Recess Nature Garden ○ Math and Movement ○ Revised Master Schedule-Specials and World Language ★ Assessment, Grading and Feedback ○ Examine/discuss the intention of report cards using community survey results ★ Flexible, Dynamic Learning Spaces ○ Integrated Co-Teaching Classrooms and ELL Suite ○ CET Playground ★ District and School Culture ○ Examine survey results to determine action items for strengthening communication and transparency Carrie E. Tompkins Elementary School 2026-2027 Proposed Budget Bringing the Vision Map to Life At CET ★ Pursuit of Passion and Exploration ○ Field Trips ○ Collaborations ○ Tiger Cub Theater ○ Recess Garden Experience ★ Reimagine Schooling ○ Math and Movement ○ Master Schedule ★ Culture of Well-Being ○ Little Spot Curriculum across all areas and disciplines ○ Community surveys ○ School Climate Survey Carrie E. Tompkins Elementary School 2026-2027 Proposed Budget Pierre Van Cortlandt Middle School Pierre Van Cortlandt Middle School 2026-2027 Proposed Budget Pierre Van Cortlandt Middle School 2026-2027 Proposed Budget Achievement & Growth Data sourced from NYSED Data dashboard Proficiency refers to students who scored a 3 or 4 on the NYS English Language Arts Assessment, meaning that they performed at or above grade level standards. Click here to access full data presentation from the December 4, 2025 BOE Meeting School Climate at PVC - Fall 2025 (437 Responses) 96.5% of PVC students say they feel emotionally safe at school 86.7% of PVC students say they have at least one trusted adult at school 96.5% of PVC students say they feel like they belong at school Click here to access the full school climate survey presentation from the January 22, 2026 BOE Meeting The PVC Middle School Experience … the Vision Map in Action Belonging. Challenge. Growth. Evolution at PVC 2025-2026 2026-2027 ● Instructional Coaches ● Algebra for All ● Interdisciplinary Classes ● New Approach to Science ● Elective Offerings ● Maintaining Teaming ● Social-Emotional & Academic Support ● Extracurricular Activities ● Flexible Learning Spaces ● Teacher Collaboration: Instructional Coaching & Curriculum Development ● Academic Growth: Special Area Classes, Literacies, Algebra and Science ● Humanities: MS Seal of Civic Readiness & Interdisciplinary Experiences ● Student voice & engagement: Electives & Passion Pursuits ● Advisory & SEL programming ● Extracurricular Activities - Addition of Clubs ● Evolution of Flexible Learning Spaces ● Assessment & Feedback Croton Harmon High School Croton-Harmon High School 2026-2027 Proposed Budget Croton-Harmon High School 2026-2027 Proposed Budget Croton-Harmon High School 2026-2027 Proposed Budget Foundation Expansion Reflection & Revision Deepening Curriculum & Continued Development CONTINUING THE UPWARD TRAJECTORY 2024-2025 2025-2026 2026-2027 ● Year 3 of instructional coaching ● Implement interdisciplinary courses ● Year Long Grading Pilot ● Active learning spaces ● Implement academic concentrations ● Implement dual enrollment courses ● Additional social studies position ● Planning new schedule ● Instructional Coaching Across the District ● Additional interdisciplinary courses ● Year Long Grading Whole School ● Utilizing new instructional spaces ● Year 2 of Academic Concentrations ● Year 2 of Dual Enrollment Courses ● Additional English Teacher & School Counselor ● Implement new schedule ● Instructional Coaching to Support New Faculty and Deepening Curricular Development ● Curricular Revision and Development ● Year Long Grading and Portfolio/Performance Based Assessment Aligned to NYInspires ● Continue to develop existing classrooms into active learning spaces ● Year 3 Academic Concentrations, Seal of Civic Readiness ● Dual Enrollment continuity (total number, expanding teachers) ● Staffing Plan Complete ● Schedule adjustments and analysis ● 2 new AP Courses, implementing revamped math/science sequence, introducing STEM electives, growth & investment in Science Research Vision Map Evolution at CHHS New Course Offerings & Highlights Humanities ● Theater ● Modern Journalism STEM ● Project Lead the Way Principles of Engineering ● Robotics AP Courses ● AP Business with Personal Finance ● AP Psychology AP Business with Personal Finance Career Kickstart What Is AP Business with Personal Finance? AP Business with Personal Finance introduces students to the knowledge and skills they’ll need to grow their careers, manage money, and get a head start toward the most popular college major in the U.S. Developed in partnership with college faculty and industry leaders, the yearlong course offers students the opportunity to earn college credit and an employer-endorsed credential. What Is Career Kickstart? ➔ Build professional skills through real-world scenarios. ➔ Earn both college credit and employer-endorsed credential ➔ Explore career interests while gaining the AP experience Future Possibility: AP Cybersecurity Graduate Testimonial - Dual Enrollment Here's how SUNY/AP Credit from CHHS helped me at the University of Michigan, specifically for my BBA program at the Ross School of Business: SUNY credit is 100% better than AP, but both still help you. My major requires 2 types of credit fulfillments outside my standard business classes; I must complete 9 credits in 3 out of 4 subjects ("distributions") (Math/Science, Social Sciences, Humanities, or Foreign Language). Additionally, I must have 54 non-business credits, of which overlap with the distribution credits. For any AP classes I took at CHHS and scored an acceptable score (usually a 4 or 5), I earned 3-4 credits towards the 54. However, only SUNY classes count for the distributions. I chose the Math/Science, Humanities, and Foreign Language distributions. SUNY/AP Statistics gave me 4/9 credits done for Math/Science 3/9 credits for SUNY/American History (if I hadn't forgotten to sign up for the second semester of SUNY American, I would have 6/9 credits done). My 5 on the AP Calculus AB exam gave me credit for Calculus 1, which is a first-year requirement, so I never have to take another math class (unless I elect to do one for the Math/Science distribution)! If there's any takeaway SUNY is very much worth the extra cost! Across AP and SUNY credits, I started college with 30 out of my 54 non-business credits finished; that's two semesters at Michigan, and if my major allowed it, I could graduate a year early (since they don't, I just have more freedom to take business electives or pace myself). I also got an earlier course selection date because I have more credits than other people. “ “ Project Lead the Way Opportunities (PLTW) Project Lead the Way Annual Report Metrics Future Possibilities: ●Environmental Sustainability ●Principles of AI ●Human Body Systems ●Principles of Biomedical Science Project Lead the Way Principles of Engineering Course Project Lead the Way Growth Potential Key findings included: ● English Regents proficiency at CHHS is at 95 percent, ranking second highest among the 18 school districts in the Putnam–Northern Westchester BOCES region ● CHHS was one of only three high schools in the region to receive the AP Platinum Award in 2024, an honor earned by just 7 percent of high schools nationwide ● Consistently strong student performance across many AP exams, with increasing average scores in several subject areas ● Sustained and growing enrollment in AP coursework, reflecting both student interest and expanded access to advanced academic opportunities Vision in Action at CHHS: Strong Regents and AP Outcomes Reflect Excellent Student Achievement Click here to access the full school climate survey presentation from the January 22, 2026 BOE Meeting Academic Concentrations 57 students Range of Experiences including: ● Living History Project (HHREC) ● Cortlandt Youth Advisory Committee ● President’s Junior Leadership Council (Northern Westchester Hospital) ● Cultural and educational trips ● Seal of Biliteracy and Seal of Civic Readiness ● Tiger Tuesday Leadership ● Holocaust and Human Rights Center's Student Institute ● G.O.O.D for Girls Career Expo Program Highlights Student Reflections “This concentration has pushed me to be more active and out of my comfort zone.” CULTURE “Writing these [Computer Science] papers helped me to realize my interest in scientific research.” INTERCONNECTEDNESS “One of the most impactful special events this year that helped deepen my understanding of civics themes and government structure was our trip to the Capitol in Albany. I first saw this as we walked through the building, seeing where debates and decisions were really made, and helped see real world processes.” REAL WORLD APPLICATION ““ “ “ “ “ Leading NYS Graduation Measures ● CTE Credit? ● Sunsetting Regents Grad Requirements? ● Internships, community service, portfolios, and project based learning? ● District-determined Diploma Seals? ● Emphasis on Interdisciplinary Studies? ● Potential Seals in the works (Seal of Biliteracy, Seal of Civic Readiness, Concentration Seals) ● Established alternative forms of assessment outside of traditional exams ● Community Service requirements ● CHOOSE ● Science Research We have positioned ourselves for these changes because it is good practice! Building a Culture Where Service Counts at Croton-Harmon High School At Croton-Harmon High School, community service isn't an afterthought, it's woven into the fabric of student life. With a required 25 hours for graduation (set by the local Board of Education), 40 hours for National Honor Society eligibility, and many students going far beyond those benchmarks, volunteerism plays a meaningful role in how students grow, lead, and prepare for what's next. And since 2021, Helper Helper has helped the school turn that culture of service into something measurable, visible, and sustainable now surpassing 40,000+ logged hours. Schedule Adjustments & Analysis Community Lunch Extracurricular Period Moving the block away from lunch period Tiger Tuesdays Two required sessions 89% of students report that Community Lunch is having a positive impact on the student experience. 77% of students said that club time during the school day makes them more likely to attend clubs. Success in Schools: Postsecondary Pathways ● CHHS has seen a 16% increase in number of college applications per student (class of 2026) ● 2023 average applications were 8.9 vs. 13.3 in 2026 ● 2022-2025 - 64 distinct CHHS students accepted to highly selective colleges ● Expanding Conversation Around College Pathways and Right Fit ● Challenge Success ● Earlier conversations with students about interests, opportunities and potential pathways College acceptances are ONE marker of success, but we continue to research and educate about other successful pathways. College Acceptances for Class of 2025 Attending Colleges Listed in Bold Croton-Harmon High School 2026-2027 Proposed Budget Foundation Expansion Reflection & Revision Deepening Curriculum Continued Development CONTINUING THE UPWARD TRAJECTORY Pupil Personnel Services Pupil Personnel Services 2026-2027 Proposed Budget Pupil Personnel Services 2026-2027 Proposed Budget Culture of Wellbeing School Climate Highlights ● Trends: Slight increase in hearing hurtful language with fewer students hurt mirrors national reporting patterns 97-98% of students say they feel emotionally safe at school (National Avg. mid 70s to low 80s) 13-15% of students say they hear hurtful language at school only 3-4% feel personally hurt - well below national norms 95-97% of students say they feel like they belong at school reflecting sustained systemwide strength Click here to access the full school climate survey presentation from the January 22, 2026 BOE Meeting 2025-2026 Highlights ● Family Resource Center ● Onboarded School Counselor and School Psychologist ● Increased part-time ENL teacher from .6 to .8 FTE ● Vocational Readiness Program ● Branching Minds Data Platform ● Unified Sports Family Resource Center (FRC) Family Resource Center Family Resource Center Events ● ENL Family Literacy Nights ● Understanding Your Child’s Report Card ● Middle School to High School Transition- What to Expect ● Technology Night ● Summer Camp Showcase ● Understanding My Child’s IEP and the Annual Review Process ● Preventing Summer Slide ● Summer Safety Event Key Contributing Factors to Deepening Community Engagement Enhanced Community Connection Vocational Readiness Program Job Coaching ● Goal oriented support ● Bridging school to employment Work Based Learning ● Targeted skill development ● Systemic fading of supports Externships ● Structured work based learning experiences ● Skill generalization and career readiness Vocational Readiness Program Developing Strong, Inclusive School Communities Unified Sports Northwell Health Services Tier I: Collaborative & Community Education Services Advisory & Collaboration • Monthly Advisory Committee meetings • Quarterly advisory meetings • Consultation with Team members Professional Learning • Personalized community education • 1.5 hour monthly “Ask the Expert” Series • Monthly professional staff & community newsletters • Postvention support • Administrative guidance and consultation Family Support • Monthly educational sessions • Virtual parent support groups • Access to virtual resources • Behavioral Supports • Maximize therapeutic supports through embedded clinical support • Northwell Health partnership • Transition & Vocational Readiness Programs • Community-based instruction • Job readiness classes • Strengthen Family-School Partnerships • Family Academy • Improve community engagement • Increase collaboration with regional agencies • Innovative Inclusive Programming • Increase time in mainstream classrooms 2026 and Beyond 2026-27 Presentation Schedule ✓ Jan 8: Budget Development Update ✓ Feb 12: Revenue Budget Summary ✓ Feb 26: General Support, Operations, & Propositions ✓ Mar 12: Vision Map, Technology, & Athletics ✗ Mar 26: Emergency Cancellation ✓ Apr 9: School Budgets, Curriculum, & Pupil Personnel ❏Apr 21: Superintendent’s Proposed Budget, Budget Adoption, PTRC and BOCES Admin Budget Vote ❏May 7: Public Budget Hearing Vote Day Information Tuesday, May 19, 2026 ● Time: 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM ● Location: Croton-Harmon High School (CHHS) On the Ballot: ● Budget Vote ● Trustee Election (3 Seats) ● Propositions Event: Tenure Celebration at 7:00 PM 5/19/2026 5/19/2026 Stay Connected Facebook @CrotonSchools Instagram @CrotonSchools Do you have questions about the 2026-2027 budget? You can email your questions to: Budget.Questions@chufsd.org @