Pierre Van Cortlandt Middle School
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Pierre Van Cortlandt
Neal Haber
Omar Mayyasi
Anamika Bhatnagar
Croton-Harmon High School
Sarah Carrier
Theo Oshiro
Ana Teague
Allison Samuels
Joshua Diamond
Michael Plotkin
Croton Caring
Laura Dubak
Erica Fiorini
Appearances (50 most notable of 112)
Motion by Neal Haber, second by Theo Oshiro. Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yes: Anamika Bhatnagar, Neal Haber, Omar Mayyasi, Theo Oshiro, Allison Samuels, Ana Teague
Action (Consent): 5.4 Non-instructional Personnel Resignations
Resolution: RES…
RESOLVED: That the Board of Education hereby approves the appointment of Caroline Browneeeeeeee as a 1.0 FTE Social Studies Teacher, Croton-Harmon High School, leave replacement for John Bohuniek, MA+45 Step 15, $125,661, effective August 26, 2026 th…
based on its base bid; and WHEREAS, after receiving bids for other construction work to be completed within the District, the Assistant Superintendent for Business and the District’s Architects for the Project, KG+D Architects, recommends awarding tw…
Motion by Omar Mayyasi, second by Anamika Bhatnagar. Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yes: Anamika Bhatnagar, Sarah Carrier, Neal Haber, Omar Mayyasi, Theo Oshiro, Allison Samuels, Ana Teague
Action (Consent): 7.11 HVAC Bid Award for Phase 2 of the…
Tompkins Elementary School as presented.
Motion by Omar Mayyasi, second by Anamika Bhatnagar.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yes: Anamika Bhatnagar, Sarah Carrier, Neal Haber, Omar Mayyasi, Theo Oshiro, Allison Samuels, Ana Teague
Action (Conse…
Instructional Personnel
Action: 5.1 Instructional Personnel Recommendation
RESOLVED: That the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby appoints Katharine Morse as a 1.0 FTE Library Media Specialist (Libra…
Motion by Theo Oshiro, second by Allison Samuels.
On the question: Assistant Superintendent for Business Denise Harrington-Cohen explained that the playground quote received was higher than the excess available from the Capital Fund, so the PTA agr…
The board accepted four community donations:
- $2,000 from Debbie and Ed Broderick for two $1,000 Broderick Family Award scholarships for graduating seniors who have contributed to community service
- $25,000 from the Carrie E. Tompkins Elementary S…
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…
Ginette Marino, Substitute Lunch Aide/School Monitor at a rate of $17.25/hour, effective May 8, 2026.
Peter Gorman Jr., Cleaner (Custodial Unit), Croton-Harmon High School, at the rate of $44,054/year (Step 1), effective May 11, 2026.
Reinaldo Sa…
Yes: Anamika Bhatnagar, Sarah Carrier, Neal Haber, Omar Mayyasi, Theo Oshiro, Allison Samuels, Ana Teague
9. Donations
Action: 9.1 Donation - CHEF - Glowforge Laser Cutter
RESOLVED: That the Board of Education gratefully accepts a donation from th…
WHEREAS, bids were duly received and opened and NRG Business Marketing LLC is the lowest responsible bidder for the gas supply services for winter term beginning on November 1, 2026 and ending on April 30, 2027;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that …
Daniel Zilker, Bus Driver, at a rate of $31.65/hour, effective April 10, 2026
Motion by Anamika Bhatnagar, second by Sarah Carrier.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yes: Anamika Bhatnagar, Sarah Carrier, Neal Haber, Omar Mayyasi, Theo Oshiro, An…
RESOLVED: That the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby appoints Maylien Herm as a 1.0 FTE Middle School Building Principal (Middle School Principal Tenure Area), at the Pierre Van Cortlandt Middle Scho…
Maylien Herm was appointed as principal of Pierre Van Cortlandt Middle School at an annual salary of $190,000, with a four-year probationary term running through June 30, 2030. According to the minutes, Walker said the search team was impressed with …
The school is also restructuring its world language program for grades K-4, moving to shorter, more frequent sessions. An outdoor classroom and garden space will be available to all students, not as a club but as an extension of the regular school da…
Action (Consent): 6.2 Non-instructional Personnel - Resignations
Resolution: RESOLVED: That the Board of Education hereby accepts the non-instructional resignations as presented
Mia Conciatori, Substitute Teacher and Substitute Teacher Aide, effect…
Ryan Woodside, Substitute Teacher, at the rate of $120/day, and Substitute Teacher Aide, at the rate of $17.75/hour, effective April 10, 2026
Erin Reardon, Aide for Unified Sports Team, at the rate of $19.50/hour, effective March 18, 2026
Mia C…
Resolution: RESOLVED: That the Board of Education hereby approves the 2026 Summer program appointments at Pierre Van Cortlandt Middle School, as presented.
Course
Date
Time
Applicants
ELA Reading and Writing Camp
July 13-17
8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m…
James De Leon (Grade 10, Croton-Harmon HS), Video Camera Operator for the 2025-2026 year, at the rate of $16.50/hour
Amend to:
James De Leon (Grade 10, Croton-Harmon HS), Video Camera Operator for the 2025-2026 year, at the rate of $17.00/h…
Motion by Sarah Carrier, second by Allison Samuels.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yes: Anamika Bhatnagar, Sarah Carrier, Neal Haber, Omar Mayyasi, Theo Oshiro, Allison Samuels
Action (Consent): 5.7 Non-instructional Personnel - Resignations
Re…
The most concrete change is in math. At Pierre Van Cortlandt Middle School, the district eliminated tracking that decided students' mathematical futures in 7th grade. Now every 8th grader takes algebra.
At a November 2024 work session, presenters ex…
5. Instructional Personnel
Action: 5.1 Instructional Personnel Resignation
RESOLVED: That the Board of Education hereby accepts the resignation, for the purpose of retirement, of Linda Fuerst, Teacher - Library/Media, Pierre Van Cortlandt Middle Sc…
RESOLVED: That the Board of Education hereby accepts the instructional personnel resignation of Kristin Noël Schoenleber, English Teacher, Croton-Harmon High School, effective July 1, 2026.
Motion by Sarah Carrier, second by Neal Haber.
Final Resol…
The District will be transparent about solutions, even if it's not the one the group wants to hear.
Report: 2.3 Superintendent's Report
Superintendent Stephen Walker spoke about the data collected at Pierre Van Cortlandt Middle School. Topics inclu…
Resolution: RESOLVED: That the Board of Education approves the 2025-2026 co-curricular appointments at Pierre Van Cortlandt Middle School as presented.
Motion by Sarah Carrier, second by Anamika Bhatnagar.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yes: Ana…
Motion by Sarah Carrier, second by Anamika Bhatnagar.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yes: Anamika Bhatnagar, Sarah Carrier, Neal Haber, Omar Mayyasi, Allison Samuels, Ana Teague
Action (Consent): 5.5 2025-2026 Advisor Recommendations - Carrie E.…
4. Instructional Personnel Resignation
Action: 4.1 Instructional Personnel Resignation
RESOLVED: That the Board of Educations hereby accepts the resignation of Isabella Zappa, Mathematics Teacher, Croton-Harmon High School, effective November 30, 2…
Yes: Anamika Bhatnagar, Sarah Carrier, Neal Haber, Theo Oshiro, Allison Samuels, Ana Teague
Action (Consent): 4.15 Change Order GC-50-MS Pierotti Corporation (PVC faucets, Project # 002-031)
RESOLVED: That the Board of Education hereby approves the…
RESOLVED: That the Board of Education hereby accepts the non-instructional personnel resignations as presented.
Jennifer Kaplan, Teacher Aide, Pierre Van Cortlandt Middle School, effective November 7, 2025
Jessica Salo, Office Assistant, Pupil Per…
Christina Iannuzzi, Teacher Aide, Pierre Van Cortlandt Middle School, at the rate of $19.50/hour, effective October 31, 2025
Motion by Neal Haber, second by Sarah Carrier
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yes: Anamika Bhatnagar, Sarah Carrier, Neal…
In recent years, Croton-on-Hudson has shown its commitment to calming traffic
by instituting a 25 MPH village-wide speed limit, establishing a 20 MPH school
speed zone on Maple Street near Pierre Van Cortlandt Middle School, and
erecting a number of …
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 Omar Mayyasi, second by Allison Samuels.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried…
RESOLVED: That the Board of Education hereby approves the appointment of Nichole Kelly to the position of Interim Principal for Pierre Van Cortlandt Middle School, effective October 17, 2025 through June 30, 2026, unless such appointment is terminate…
2. Work Session
Discussion, Presentation: 2.1 Presentation of Building Goals for 2025-26
Superintendent Stephen Walker introduced the building leaders who will be presenting the 2025-26 building goals.
Carrie E. Tompkins Elementary School:
Kerri …
Motion by Neal Haber, second by Anamika Bhatnagar. Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yes: Anamika Bhatnagar, Sarah Carrier, Neal Haber, Omar Mayyasi, Theo Oshiro, Allison Samuels, Ana Teague
Action (Consent): 4.2 Overnight Trip - Quebec Club 2026
R…
Tompkins Elementary School, at the rate of $17.84/hour, effective 8/27/25
Lisa Fitzgerald, Teacher Aide, Carrie E. Tompkins Elementary School, at the rate of $19.50/hour, effective 8/27/2025
Roxanne Meth, Lunch Aide at the rate of $17.84/hour and T…
Motion by Omar Mayyasi, second by Anamika Bhatnagar.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yes: Anamika Bhatnagar, Neal Haber, Omar Mayyasi, Allison Samuels, Ana Teague
Action (Consent): 7.4 2025-2026 Pedagogical Coach Recommendations
Resolution: RESO…
1. Croton-Harmon High School with the Principal as Bursar: not to exceed $100.00
2. Pierre Van Cortlandt Middle School with the Principal as Bursar: not to exceed $100.00
3. Carrie E. Tompkins Elementary School with the Principal as Bursar: not t…
Action: 7.2 Instructional Personnel Recommendation
RESOLVED: That the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby appoints Angie Martinetti as a 1.0 FTE Fine Arts/STEAM-D Teacher (Fine Art Tenure Area), at th…
Action: 7.3 Instructional Personnel Recommendation
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby appoints Gianna Bianco as a 1.0 FTE Elementary Teacher (Elementary Tenure Area), at the …
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.
…
The Croton-Harmon Union Free School District board meeting on April 10 opened with a celebration of student initiative, as an eighth-grader presented a plan to combat the drop-off in youth sports participation, before quickly pivoting to critical adm…
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…
5. To vote on such other business that may come before the meeting.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a copy of the statement of the amount of money which will be required to fund the School District’s budget for 2025-2026, exclusive of…
Rachel DePaul, Assistant Superintendent of Pupil Personnel Services reported on the 2025-2026 Pupil Personnel budget.
Principals and Assistant Principals reported on their 2025-2026 building-level budgets.
Carrie E. Tompkins Elementary School:
Ker…
Resolution: RESOLVED: That the Board of Education hereby approves the amendment to the overnight trip as presented.
amend from:
RESOLVED: That the Board of Education hereby approves students and staff (Quebec Club) of the Pierre Van Cortlandt Middl…
Work Session
Presentation: 2.1 The Pulse of our School: Analyzing Climate Data
The presentation on The Pulse of our School was introduced by Rachel DePaul, Assistant Superintendent for Pupil Personnel Services. The following administrators presente…
That the Board of Education approves the request for an unpaid leave of absence submitted by Shanna Elliot, Lunch Aide, Pierre Van Cortlandt Middle School, effective November 1, 2024, through January 2, 2025 .
amend to:
That the Board of Educatio…
Resolution: RESOLVED: That the Board of Education hereby approves the request for an unpaid leave of absence submitted by Larissa Ortiz, Teacher Aide, Pierre Van Cortlandt Middle School, effective January 21, 2025, through May 9, 2025.
Motion by Sar…