Anamika Bhatnagar
Person
Board of Education President (as of 2026-07-16)
520 mentions
Background
Spoken at:
Board of Education (7 meetings, 2026-05 to 2026-08) ·
School Board Election Coverage (1 meeting, 2026-04 to 2026-04)
Name verified via: entities registry (verified=1); official minutes, meeting 118 (BOE 2026-05-19, clerk Denise Bisaccia)
In our coverage:
- Reorganized School Board Seats Two New Trustees and Two Student Members, With Bhatnagar as President 2026-07-16
- School Board Hires Four Teachers, Shifts $200,000 to Reduce Lunch Fund Deficit at June 29 Special Meeting 2026-06-29
- School Board Grants Tenure, Debates Cell Phone Policy Future, and Bids Farewell to Two Trustees 2026-06-11
- School Board Approves Two Pre-K Provider Agreements, Spends Bulk of Special Meeting in Executive Session 2026-05-21
- Five Board of Education Candidates Debate Technology Spending, Accountability, and Communication at League Forum 2026-05-12
- BOE Candidates United on Reducing Classroom Technology at Croton Community Collective Forum 2026-04-23
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Sarah Carrier
Neal Haber
Board of Education
Ana Teague
Omar Mayyasi
Theo Oshiro
Allison Samuels
Joshua Diamond
Croton-Harmon High School
executive session
Denise Bisaccia
Pierre Van Cortlandt
Pierre Van Cortlandt Middle School
Denise Harrington-Cohen
Stephen Walker
Appearances (50 most notable of 520)
Yes: Anamika Bhatnagar, Sarah Carrier, Neal Haber, Theo Oshiro, Allison Samuels, Ana Teague
Not Present at Vote: Omar Mayyasi
Action: 1.3 Approval of Agenda
RESOLVED: That the Board of Education hereby approves the agenda as presented.
Motion by …
RESOLVED: That the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby appoints Nicole Macaluso as a 1.0 FTE Science Teacher (Science Tenure Area) at the Croton-Harmon High School, at a salary of $76,868 (MA Step 3). …
Motion by Neal Haber, second by Theo Oshiro.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yes: Anamika Bhatnagar, Sarah Carrier, Neal Haber, Theo Oshiro, Allison Samuels, Ana Teague
Not Present at Vote: Omar Mayyasi
Action (Consent): 7.9 Fixed Asset Disposit…
I don't think there's a one size fits all solution or a one size fits all answer in terms of the appropriate use of technology, but I think the research shows right now that most of the technology that we're using in our schools is not additive or re…
Sorry, that is a long question. I think that to just to continue the conversation that we've begun in recent years about academic rigor, we do have to continue to look at, the performance of our students across a wide variety of metrics. Test scores …
Okay. Thank you. So to answer that question from a governance perspective as other folks have said already, the mechanisms are actually goal setting and the evaluation of the superintendent. I just wanna highlight some changes though that have taken …
Action: 4.2 Close Public Budget Hearing
Close: 8:47 pm
RESOLVED: That the Board of Education hereby closes the public hearing.
Motion by Neal Haber, second by Sarah Carrier.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yes: Anamika Bhatnagar, Sarah Carrier,…
Liaison Reports: Board President Ana Teague noted that the Booster club is holding their annual golf tournament on 6/8. Board Vice-President Anamika Bhatnagar reported that PVC Friday Night Stripes is tomorrow night, 4th graders are invited to this a…
Motion by Omar Mayyasi, second by Neal Haber.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yes: Anamika Bhatnagar, Sarah Carrier, Neal Haber, Omar Mayyasi, Theo Oshiro, Allison Samuels, Ana Teague
8. Instructional Personnel
Action: 8.1 Instructional Personne…
Five candidates for three open seats on the Croton-Harmon Board of Education found broad agreement on reducing classroom technology reliance, enforcing the state phone ban, and accelerating AI policy development at a Croton Community Collective forum…
RESOLVED: That the Board of Education hereby approves the Side Letter of Agreement between the Croton-Harmon UFSD and the Croton Teachers' Association as presented.
Motion by Sarah Carrier, second by Anamika Bhatnagar.
Final Resolution: Motion Carr…
No: Anamika Bhatnagar, Sarah Carrier, Omar Mayyasi, Theo Oshiro, Ana Teague
Action: 3.4 Memorandum of Agreement - CSEA Custodial Unit
RESOLVED: That the Board of Education of the Croton-Harmon Union Free School District hereby approves the memorand…
Action: 5.1 Donation - Agnes Zaharias - Christos Zaharias Memorial Scholarship
RESOLVED: That the Board of Education gratefully accepts a donation of $250.00 from Agnes Zaharias as a contribution to the Christos Zaharias Scholarship at Croton-Harmon…
Yes: Anamika Bhatnagar, Sarah Carrier, Neal Haber, Omar Mayyasi, Allison Samuels, Ana Teague
Motion by Sarah Carrier, second by Neal Haber.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yes: Anamika Bhatnagar, Sarah Carrier, Neal Haber, Omar Mayyasi, Allison S…
Special Meeting (Tuesday, April 14, 2026)
Generated by Denise Bisaccia on Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Members present
Anamika Bhatnagar, Sarah Carrier, Neal Haber, Omar Mayyasi, Allison Samuels, Ana Teague
Meeting called to order at 6:06 PM
1. Ope…
RESOLVED: That the Board of Education leaves executive session and returns to the special meeting.
Motion by Neal Haber, second by Theo Oshiro.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yes: Anamika Bhatnagar, Sarah Carrier, Neal Haber, Omar Mayyasi, Theo …
RESOLVED: That the Board of Education gratefully accepts a donation in the amount of $500.00 from the Croton Policy Association, Inc. as a contribution to the Officer Charles Riegel Scholarship at Croton-Harmon High School for 2026.
Motion by Sarah …
Motion by Sarah Carrier, second by Omar Mayyasi.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yes: Anamika Bhatnagar, Sarah Carrier, Neal Haber, Omar Mayyasi, Theo Oshiro, Allison Samuels, Ana Teague
Recognition: 1.3 Recognition of National Technical Honor So…
A1621.201-06-0000
O&M : Main of Equipments
39,764.25
A1620.466-06-0000
O&M : Projects
A1621.477-06-0000
O&M : Electric
232,553.00
A1620.466-06-0000
O&M : Projects
A1620.400-06-0000
Architect Service
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RESOLVED: That the Board of Education hereby approves the repair reserve proposition resolution as presented.
Motion by Neal Haber, second by Allison Samuels.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yes: Anamika Bhatnagar, Sarah Carrier, Neal Haber, Omar…
Special Meeting (Tuesday, March 31, 2026)
Generated by Denise Bisaccia on Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Members present
Anamika Bhatnagar, Sarah Carrier, Neal Haber, Omar Mayyasi, Allison Samuels, Ana Teague
Meeting called to order at 7:48 AM
1. Openi…
RESOLVED: That the Board of Education hereby approves the 2026-2027 Notice of Annual Meeting and Budget Hearing as presented.
Motion by Allison Samuels, second by Anamika Bhatnagar.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yes: Anamika Bhatnagar, Sarah Ca…
RESOLVED: That the Board of Education hereby enters into Executive Session to discuss the employment of a particular person or persons and an exempt subject(s) involving a confidential student matter regarding a particular student.
Motion by Sarah C…
Special Meeting (Wednesday, March 18, 2026)
Generated by Denise Bisaccia on Thursday, March 19, 2026
Members present
Anamika Bhatnagar, Sarah Carrier, Neal Haber, Allison Samuels, Ana Teague
Meeting called to order at 6:03 PM
1. Opening of Meeti…
2. Closing of Meeting
Action: 2.1 Adjournment
9:07 pm
RESOLVED: That the Board of Education hereby adjourns the meeting.
Motion by Neal Haber, second by Anamika Bhatnagar
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yes: Anamika Bhatnagar, Neal Haber, Omar…
Audit Committee: Committee Chair Omar Mayyasi reported that the committee is scheduled to meet on April 9 to discuss internal audit and to report at that evening's board meeting.
Board Development Committee: Committee Chair Anamika Bhatnagar report…
RESOLVED: That the Board of Education hereby gratefully accepts the donation in the amount of $100 by Susan Aguado for the Steven "Iggy" Aguado Scholarship Fund at the Croton-Harmon High School.
Motion by Neal Haber, second by Allison Samuels.
Fina…
Resolution: RESOLVED: That the Board of Education hereby approves the minutes of the February 26, 2026 work session as presented.
Motion by Sarah Carrier, second by Allison Samuels.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yes: Anamika Bhatnagar, Sarah Ca…
Action (Consent), Minutes: 7.11 Minutes - February 12, 2026 (Regular Meeting)
Resolution: RESOLVED: That the Board of Education hereby approves the minutes of the February 12, 2026 Regular Meeting.
Motion by Allison Samuels, second by Omar Mayyasi.…
Yes: Anamika Bhatnagar, Sarah Carrier, Neal Haber, Omar Mayyasi, Theo Oshiro, Allison Samuels, Ana Teague
Action: 4.3 Establishment of New Scholarship: Laura Martinez Legacy Scholarship
RESOLVED: That the Board of Education hereby approves the esta…
Motion by Sarah Carrier, second by Anamika Bhatnagar.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yes: Anamika Bhatnagar, Sarah Carrier, Neal Haber, Omar Mayyasi, Theo Oshiro, Allison Samuels, Ana Teague
Action: 5.2 Donation - David Edward Cohen Scholarship …
Business Meeting (Thursday, February 12, 2026)
Generated by Denise Bisaccia on Friday, February 13, 2026
Members present
Anamika Bhatnagar, Sarah Carrier, Neal Haber, Allison Samuels, Ana Teague
Meeting called to order at 7:01 PM
1. Opening of M…
Board President Ana Teague stated that Assistant Superintendent Griffiths gave enough notice of his retirement and they spoke extensively of the process since that time. Dr. Dubak met with groups of BOE members and no one had objections during this …
Resolution: RESOLVED: That the Board of Education hereby approves the fixed asset disposition as presented.
FIXED ASSET DISPOSITION FORM
1/21/2026
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Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yes: Anamika Bhatnagar, Sarah Carrier, Neal Haber, Omar Mayyasi, Theo Oshiro, Allison Samuels, Ana Teague
Report: 4.6 Update: Stop Arm Camera Installation on District Buses
Assistant Superintendent for Business Den…
On the question: Assistant Superintendent for Business Denise Harrington-Cohen reported that the 2 projects are related to repairs in the buildings. A hearing is required for Board approval of expenditure. Funds do not come out of general fund as th…
Action: 7.1 Executive Session - Enter
RESOLVED: That the Board of Education hereby enters into Executive Session to discuss an exempt subject(s) involving a confidential student matter regarding a particular student
Motion by Sarah Carrier, second …
Action (Consent): 7.3 Non-instructional Personnel - Resignation
Resolution: RESOLVED: That the Board of Education hereby accepts the non-instructional personnel resignation of Alexander Massafra, Substitute Teacher and Substitute Teacher Aide, effec…
On the question: Assistant Superintendent for Business Denise Harrington-Cohen noted that this opportunity was open to all NYSIR subscribers.
Board Vice President Anamika Bhatnagar stated that it was great that we're taking advantage of this.
Boar…
Board Trustee Sarah Carrier reminded the Board that the LHEC legislative forum will take place on 1/29 (zoom), all encouraged to attend.
Board Trustee Allison Samuels asked that the Policy Committee consider that the public provide their name/addres…
Resolution: RESOLVED: That the Board of Education hereby approves the appointment of Stephanie Gaudinier, Varsity Softball Head Coach, for the 2026 Spring Season, at a stipend of $6,759.
Motion by Sarah Carrier, second by Anamika Bhatnagar.
Final R…
Board Vice President Anamika Bhatnagar noted that the Village bike/pedestrian committee has met with Ms. Leslie re: her ideas for this grant and she'll be connecting with village members re: how to implement it and make it last. It's great to introd…
May 16, 2023: Item 5.1 Resolution Amendment
June 1, 2023: Item 5.2 Instructional Personnel Amendment
June 15, 2023: Item 7.7 2023-2024 Hearing Officer Recommendation and Item 7.21 Budget Transfers
July 13, 2023: Item 6.1 Employment Agreement…
On the question: Assistant Superintendent for Business Denise Harrington-Cohen noted that item 9.9 (Change Order) represents work not completed by original contractor, now awarded to 2nd contractor.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yes: Anamika Bh…
The Contract Sum prior to this Change Order was $ 6,558,602.00
The Contract Sum will be decreased by this Change Order in the amount of $ 5,118,249.36
The new Contract Sum including this Change…
Action: 8.2 Donation - Croton Caring Committee, Inc. (ACE Grant Program in partnership with the Knights of Columbus) - 5th grade field trip
RESOLVED: That the Board of Education gratefully accepts a donation of $25.00 from the Croton Caring Committe…
Lauren Carroll- Speech & Language Pathologist
Jaida Elder-School Psychologist
Lauren Fitzgerald- School Psychologist
Jonna Deak-Special Education Teacher
Dafna Stouber-General Education Teacher
Cassandra Lella-Special Education Teacher
J…
Yes: Anamika Bhatnagar, Sarah Carrier, Joshua Diamond, Neal Haber, Theo Oshiro, Ana Teague
Action (Consent): 5.9 Agreement for Services - HG Painting
Resolution: RESOLVED: That the Board of Education hereby approves the agreement for services betwe…
Resolution: RESOLVED: That the Board of Education hereby approves the building use application and fee waiver request from the Croton Caring Committee, Inc. for their Senior Citizen Dinner Dance at Pierre Van Cortlandt Middle School on May 30, 2025.
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However, the School Board will not entertain any petition to place before the voters a proposition which is not within the power of the voters, or any proposition which fails to include a specific appropriation where the expenditures of monies is req…