Joshua Diamond

Business Meeting & Budget Public Hearing (Thursday, May 8, 2025) Generated by Denise Bisaccia on Friday, May 9, 2025 Members present Anamika Bhatnagar, Sarah Carrier, Joshua Diamond, Neal Haber, Omar Mayyasi, Theo Oshiro, Ana Teague Meeting calle…

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…

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, Joshua Diamond, Neal Haber, Omar Mayyasi, Theo Oshiro, A…

Slate of 2025-2026 Officers, and Members of Board of Directors        ______    ______ School District: _______________________________________________________ Signature: Board President/Designee: _____________________________________ Signatory Ti…

Action: 5.2 Risk Assessment, Internal Audit Report & Corrective Action Plan RESOLVED: That the Board of Education hereby approves the risk assessment, internal audit report & corrective action plan as presented. Motion by Omar Mayyasi, second by Sa…

RESOLVED: That the Board of Education approves the side letter of agreement between the Croton-Harmon UFSD and the Croton Teachers' Association Bargaining Unit as presented. Motion by Sarah Carrier, second by Anamika Bhatnagar. Final Resolution: Mo…

Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yes: Anamika Bhatnagar, Sarah Carrier, Joshua Diamond, Neal Haber, Omar Mayyasi, Theo Oshiro, Ana Teague Action: 6.2 Instructional Personnel Recommendation BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon the reco…

Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yes: Anamika Bhatnagar, Sarah Carrier, Joshua Diamond, Neal Haber, Omar Mayyasi, Theo Oshiro, Ana Teague 7. Ongoing Business Action: 7.1 Policies for Second Reading Policy 0350 -- Evaluation of Instructional Progr…

Yes: Anamika Bhatnagar, Sarah Carrier, Joshua Diamond, Neal Haber, Omar Mayyasi, Theo Oshiro, Ana Teague 8. Donation(s) Action: 8.1 Donation - Agnes Zaharias - Christos Zaharias Memorial Scholarship RESOLVED: That the Board of Education gratefully…

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…

RESOLVED: That the Board of Education gratefully accepts a donation of $150.00 from the Croton Caring Committee, Inc. as an ACE grant (in partnership with the Knights of Columbus) for six (6) sixth grade students to attend the World Language field tr…

RESOLVED: That the Board of Education gratefully accepts a donation of $1,150.00 from the Croton Caring Committee, Inc. as an ACE grant (in partnership with the Knights of Columbus) for ten (10) students to attend end of year events at PVC. Motion b…

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…

Joanna Pagnozzi Caroline Peckel Kelly Ramundo Maria Silva Stephanie Small Kimberly Smith Dylan Strothers Anna Tsagarakis Gary Van Asselt Caitlin Vielman Marina Viera Matthew Woodward Bus Monitors 2025-2026 at a rate of $19.73/hr Patricia…

Resolution: RESOLVED: That the Board of Education hereby approves the non-instructional personnel recommendations as presented. Brian Anfiteatro, Substitute Lunch Aide, at the rate of $17.50hr., effective 4/1/25 Sarah   Bianchi , Teacher Aide, at …

Resolution: RESOLVED: That the Board of Education approves the non-instructional personnel resignations as presented. Michael Heffernan, Custodian, for the purpose of retirement, effective end of day 7/30/25 Sarah Martin, Teacher Aide at CET, effe…

Motion by Sarah Carrier, second by Omar Mayyasi. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yes: Anamika Bhatnagar, Sarah Carrier, Joshua Diamond, Neal Haber, Omar Mayyasi, Theo Oshiro, Ana Teague Action (Consent): 9.6 2024-2025 Coaching Amendment Resoluti…

Motion by Sarah Carrier, second by Omar Mayyasi. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yes: Anamika Bhatnagar, Sarah Carrier, Joshua Diamond, Neal Haber, Omar Mayyasi, Theo Oshiro, Ana Teague Action (Consent): 9.7 Special Education Recommendations Res…

Yes: Anamika Bhatnagar, Sarah Carrier, Joshua Diamond, Neal Haber, Omar Mayyasi, Theo Oshiro, Ana Teague Action (Consent): 9.9 Change Order GC-04-ES Landscape Unlimited, Inc. (close of contract, Project # 003-034) Resolution: RESOLVED: That the Boa…

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…

A9030.801-00-0000 BENFT-Social Security                  87,166.47 A2630.401-00-0000 Tech-OCS General DW A9030.801-00-0000 BENFT-Social Security                  33,527.00 A2630.491-00-0000 Tech-CompED Boces Svc DW Transfer Total: …

Yes: Anamika Bhatnagar, Sarah Carrier, Joshua Diamond, Neal Haber, Omar Mayyasi, Theo Oshiro, Ana Teague Action (Consent): 9.12 Treasurer's Reports -- November and December, 2024 Resolution: RESOLVED: That the Board of Education hereby approves the…

Yes: Anamika Bhatnagar, Sarah Carrier, Joshua Diamond, Neal Haber, Omar Mayyasi, Theo Oshiro, Ana Teague Action (Consent), Minutes: 9.13 Meeting Minutes - April 22, 2025 Resolution: RESOLVED: That the Board of Education hereby approves the minutes …

Ad Hoc Committee on Social Media: Ad Hoc Committee Chair Neal Haber reported that the committee is expected to meet the week after Memorial Day, hoping to report first readings at 6/5 BOE meeting. Discussion, Report: 10.3 Polling of the Board Board…

He reported on the recent PNW BOCES Board meeting, which discussed changes/additions to CTE offerings and possible renovations. Ms. Teague also congratulated student-athletes for signing day today. Discussion: 10.4 Items Needed for Next Board of Ed…

Business Meeting (Thursday, April 10, 2025) Generated by Denise Bisaccia on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 Members present Anamika Bhatnagar, Sarah Carrier, Joshua Diamond, Neal Haber (remote), Theo Oshiro, Ana Teague Members absent Omar Mayyasi Mee…

RESOLVED: That the Board of Education hereby enters into executive session to discuss the employment of a particular person or persons (7:36 pm) Motion by Joshua Diamond, second by Theo Oshiro. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yes: Anamika Bhatnag…

CHHS ELL students visit 2nd graders CHHS Drama: The Laramie Project 2nd Grade: Build A Business PVC's 5th Grades visits CET's 4th Grade Report: 2.4 Student Ex-officio Report Student Trustee Ex-officio Isabelle McLaughlin reported on the followin…

Yes: Anamika Bhatnagar, Sarah Carrier, Joshua Diamond, Neal Haber, Theo Oshiro, Ana Teague Discussion: 3.2 Policies for First Reading Policy 0350--Evaluation of Instructional Programs (revision) Policy 6830--Expense Reimbursement (revision) Pol…

Yes: Anamika Bhatnagar, Sarah Carrier, Joshua Diamond, Neal Haber, Theo Oshiro, Ana Teague 4. On-going Business Action: 4.1 Policies for Second Reading RESOLVED: That the Board of Education conducts a second reading and hereby adopts the following…

Policy 1000-R--Community Relations Goals Regulation (revision) Policy 1220--Relations With Community and Business Organizations (revision) Policy 1240--Visitors to the Schools (revision) Policy 2110-R--School Board Powers and Duties (revision) …

Action (Consent): 5.1 Approval of Consent Agenda Resolution: RESOLVED: That the Board of Education hereby approves all items in the Consent Agenda as presented. Motion by Anamika Bhatnagar, second by Theo Oshiro. Final Resolution: Motion Carried …

Madeline Ferguson, Permanent Substitute Teacher, at the rate of $130/day, effective 4/22/25 Motion by Anamika Bhatnagar, second by Theo Oshiro. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yes: Anamika Bhatnagar, Sarah Carrier, Joshua Diamond, Neal Haber, The…

Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yes: Anamika Bhatnagar, Sarah Carrier, Joshua Diamond, Neal Haber, Theo Oshiro, Ana Teague Action (Consent): 5.4 Resolution -- Data Policy Agreements Resolution: RESOLVED: That the Board of Education hereby approve…

Yes: Anamika Bhatnagar, Sarah Carrier, Joshua Diamond, Neal Haber, Theo Oshiro, Ana Teague Action (Consent): 5.5 Tent, Stage & Chair Rental Services - Bid Extension Resolution: RESOLVED: That the Board of Education hereby approves the renewal 1 of …

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. …

Motion by Anamika Bhatnagar, second by Theo Oshiro. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yes: Anamika Bhatnagar, Sarah Carrier, Joshua Diamond, Neal Haber, Theo Oshiro, Ana Teague Action (Consent): 5.8 Budget Increase - Tax Certiorari Reserve Resolut…

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…

Motion by Anamika Bhatnagar, second by Theo Oshiro. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yes: Anamika Bhatnagar, Sarah Carrier, Joshua Diamond, Neal Haber, Theo Oshiro, Ana Teague Action (Consent): 5.11 Change Order Site-EC-11-BG Solar Electric System…

Net change by previously authorized Change Orders                                         $     131,153.67 The Contract Sum prior to this Change Order was                                             $  4,528,153.67 The Contract Sum will be increase…

Motion by Anamika Bhatnagar, second by Theo Oshiro. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yes: Anamika Bhatnagar, Sarah Carrier, Joshua Diamond, Neal Haber, Theo Oshiro, Ana Teague 6. Closing of Meeting Report: 6.1 Hearing of the Public No public in …

Board President Ana Teague met with Board Vice President Omar Mayyasi & Superintendent Walker this week and will give updates to the Board.  She will be attending, with Mr. Santiago, a generative AI and assessment webinar on 4/14 and will report back…

Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yes: Anamika Bhatnagar, Sarah Carrier, Joshua Diamond, Neal Haber, Theo Oshiro, Ana Teague

Work Session (Thursday, March 27, 2025) Generated by Denise Bisaccia on Monday, March 31, 2025 Members present Anamika Bhatnagar, Sarah Carrier, Joshua Diamond, Neal Haber, Omar Mayyasi, Theo Oshiro, Ana Teague Meeting called to order at 7:37 PM …

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Croton-Harmon Union Free School District hereby approves and ratifies the terms of the aforesaid Memorandum of Agreement and hereby authorizes the Superintendent of Schools and the Bo…

Section 2.  Such Proposition shall appear on the ballots to be used for voting at said Annual District Meeting and Election in substantially the foregoing form. Section 3.  This resolution shall take effect immediately. Motion by Neal Haber, second…

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…

RESOLVED: That the Board of Education hereby accepts the instructional personnel resignation of Kira Herbert, 5th grade ELA teacher at Pierre Van Cortlandt Middle School, effective April 21, 2025. Motion by Omar Mayyasi, second by Joshua Diamond. F…

RESOLVED: That Gianna Bianco be appointed to a 1.0 leave replacement position for Kira Herbert, as a 5th grade ELA Teacher at Pierre Van Cortlandt Middle School, effective April 7, 2025 through June 27, 2025, subject to continued need, unless termina…

Action: 4.3 Instructional Personnel - Unpaid Leaves of Absence RESOLVED: That the Board of Education hereby approves the following instructional personnel unpaid leave(s) of absence as presented. Kelly Ingraham, teacher, effective March 27-April 30…