Denise Harrington

Work Session and Ceremony for Tenure, Retirement, 20 years of service, and National Board Certification recipients (Tuesday, May 19, 2026) Generated by Denise Bisaccia on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 Members present Anamika Bhatnagar, Sarah Carrier, Ne…

The Croton-Harmon Board of Education held its annual recognition ceremony on May 19, 2026, granting tenure to seven staff members and honoring employees for milestones including 20 years of service, retirement, and National Board Certification. Boar…

The library budget is voted on as a separate proposition from the school budget on the May 19 ballot. ## Budget Hearing and Other Business The board opened and closed the public hearing on the 2026-2027 school budget in about a minute, with no publ…

I will now go to item 4.1 and open the public budget hearing. I want to just make a note for the public. Our assistant superintendent in charge of business, Denise Harrington Cohen, is dealing with a private matter tonight and unable to be here. She …

So at the last meeting, I think I had mentioned that LHEC had submitted a petition to the Public Service Commission. And for to do this informational proceeding to examine electric utility readiness to support the school bus fleet electrification. So…

Enhancements to Support Our Vision New Video to be launched 4/22 Assistant Superintendent for Business Denise Harrington-Cohen reported on the following: 2026-27 Budget Presentation Schedule summary Budget Drivers NYS Budget (delayed) Anticipat…

The Croton-Harmon Board of Education unanimously approved a $62,762,808 budget for the 2026-27 school year at Tuesday's meeting. The budget will go before voters on May 19, 2026. Assistant Superintendent for Business Denise Harrington-Cohen presente…

On the question:  Assistant Superintendent for Business Denise Harrington-Cohen explained about this authorization further.  It enables school districts to establish health insurance reserve funds to cover rising costs of health insurance. We're part…

**Health Insurance Reserve Fund Advocacy** The board approved a resolution advocating for universal health insurance reserve fund authorization from New York State. Assistant Superintendent for Business Denise Harrington-Cohen explained that health …

and what you will see in later on in tonight's agenda is a resolution that we will bring be bringing forth for the board's consideration that I want to thank Denise Harrington Cohen our assistant superintendent for business who helped draft this reso…

two other like quick things I want to say is that as as our board's one of our board's naisonons to the village of Croen Hudson, I last night had the opportunity to attend at the village board of trustees meeting the unveiling of Cro a quilt created …

Athletic Director Christine Drago will be monitoring this and they also discussed ways to keep athletes safe, healthy, and active. 2. Work Session Presentation: 2.1 2026-2027 Budget Presentation Assistant Superintendent for Business Denise Harring…

and I want to thank Denise Harrington Cohen for working with us to help put together a a proposed a draft resolution there that we will be able to discuss an advocacy and then bring to the full board hopefully by our next meeting. I will share also t…

Audit: Committee Chair Omar Mayyasi was not in attendance.  Assistant Superintendent for Business Denise Harrington-Cohen reported that they will be postponing February 26 meeting to early March. Board Development: Committee Chair Anamika Bhatnagar …

Liaison Reports: Board Trustee Neal Haber reported that he attended Student Faculty Congress where they discussed additional thoughts re: Policy 2125 re: the student ex-officio.  They engaged in a robust discussion re: changes to be made to CHHS sche…

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…

On the question: Board Trustee Neal Haber thanked Board Trustee Omar Mayyasi for originally suggesting the establishment of the repair reserve. Assistant Superintendent for Business Denise Harrington-Cohen noted that it is the second time we've used …

On the question:  Assistant Superintendent for Business Denise Harrington-Cohen reported that the Business Office conducted a study of natural gas usage, including supply costs vs delivery costs. The deregulation of supply side gave us the option of …

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…

BOE President Ana Teague presented on the following topics: Coming back from winter break Beginning Budget Season CET: Coaches Chat & Chew to meet re: math materials CET Literacy Committee to meet on 1/26 CET PTA: next meeting is 3/19 PVC PTA: …

Policy: Committee Chair Neal Haber reported that they met on 12/16 and approved polices for first reading today, and changed some that had first readings, to second readings.  The next meeting is 1/20, 1 pm. Liaison Reports: None Report: 2.6 Assis…

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…

Action: 4.1 Donation - CHEF - Learning How to Ride a Bike RESOLVED: That the Board of Education gratefully accepts a grant from the Croton-Harmon Education Foundation (CHEF) in the amount of $5,478.00 for the purchase of bicycles for Kindergarten an…

Discussion: 2.1 Croton Free Library Budget Presentation Jesse Bourdon, Director of the Croton Free Library, presented the library's proposed budget. 3. Public Budget Hearing Action, Discussion: 3.1 Open Public Budget Hearing The public budget hea…

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…

Communication: Communication Committee Chair Sarah Carrier reported that the committee has not met since last meeting.  The next meeting is to be scheduled.  She thanked Assistant Superintendent Denise Harrington-Cohen, Technology/Communications Spec…

Advocacy: Advocacy Committee Chair Theo Oshiro reported that the committee met 3/17, discussed state budgets from senate & assembly and cell phone policy updates. He asked about meetings with legislators, in that WPSBA typically puts together these m…

Motion by Sarah Carrier, second by Anamika Bhatnagar. On the question:  Board President Ana Teague thanked Asst. Supt. for Business Denise Harrington-Cohen for her explanation of change orders provided to the Board prior to the meeting. Final Resol…

Denise Harrington-Cohen, Assistant Superintendent for Business, introduced the 2025-2026 Budget presentation Superintendent Stephen Walker presented the budget as it relates to the Vision Map. Kelly Lent, Assistant Business Manager, presented the 2…

Report: 2.4 2025-2026 Budget Presentation (Revenues) Assistant Superintendent for Business Denise Harrington-Cohen gave an update on the budget development focusing on Revenues: Governor’s Executive Budget & State Aid Proposal State Aid Comparison…

Board President Ana Teague registered for the 3/14 SuperEval workshop, hosted by NYSSBA, and gave a shout out to winter sports athletes celebrating senior games. Discussion: 8.4 Items Needed for Next Board of Education Meeting Assistant Superintend…

Assistant Superintendent for Business Denise Harrington-Cohen gave a 2025-26 budget development update including: Budget Timeline Revenue Assumptions Expenditure Assumptions Next Steps Budget Presentation Schedule Board Trustee Neal Haber a…

RESOLVED: That the Board of Education hereby approves the proposed settlement for the Tax Certiorari of Matter of South Riverside Croton, LLC v. Assessor of the Town of Cortlandt, et al. (Sup. Ct. West. Co. Index No. 65153/22) as presented. Motion b…

Concerns are not minimized, dealing with bias of any form will continue to be discussed. Discussion: 6.3 Polling of the Board Board Trustee Sarah Carrier spoke about upcoming LHEC & WestPut SBA meetings on regionalization and the governors' budget.…

Assistant Superintendent Denise Harrington-Cohen added that the 30-day comment period was opened.  No questions were received. Action: 3.3 Adjourn the Public Hearing on the District Wide Safety & Emergency Management Plan Public hearing adjourned a…

Student Trustee Ex-Officio Isabelle McLoughlin asked if the clubs raise money themselves or does the school finance? Asst. Supt. for Business Denise Harrington-Cohen responded that clubs raise money.  Board Trustee Josh Diamond added that stipends a…