Stephen Walker
Person
Superintendent of Schools
126 mentions
· in our records since Jan 9, 2026
Background
Spoken at:
Board of Education (6 meetings, 2026-02 to 2026-07)
Name verified via: entities registry (verified=1); official minutes, meeting 251 item 5.1 (2026-06-29)
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
- Police Committee: Body Cameras by Early October, New Handguns in September, Community Survey Set for Fall 2026-06-18
- School Board Grants Tenure, Debates Cell Phone Policy Future, and Bids Farewell to Two Trustees 2026-06-11
- Screen Time Debate and Library Renovation Plan Dominate Four-Hour Board of Education Meeting 2026-05-07
- Croton-Harmon Board Adopts $62.8 Million Budget, Rejects BOCES Candidate Over Antisemitism Concerns 2026-04-21
Related
Board of Education
Neal Haber
Sarah Carrier
Anamika Bhatnagar
Ana Teague
Omar Mayyasi
Joshua Diamond
Allison Samuels
Theo Oshiro
Family Resource Center
Denise Harrington-Cohen
Pierre Van Cortlandt Middle School
Pierre Van Cortlandt
executive session
Erica Laudon
Appearances (33 most notable of 126)
Jill Anderson spoke to advocate re: smaller class sizes for rising 4th graders. Thanked district for keeping sections consistent at 6. Parents are concerned in the District about maintaining 1:1 devices in elementary school.
Mike Grubiak spoke re: U…
Motion by Omar Mayyasi, second by Allison Samuels.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yes: Anamika Bhatnagar, Sarah Carrier, Neal Haber, Omar Mayyasi, Theo Oshiro, Allison Samuels, Ana Teague
Action: 6.2 Budget Transfer - Technology (iPads) -- ITEM …
The device usage figures — which tracked time on individual student devices — drew immediate skepticism. One board member noted that the community's concern centers on classroom screen time more broadly. "The concern that we've been hearing from the …
A parent of a kindergartner spoke regarding what her daughter has been watching in school every single day -- videos of books read by celebrities, low-quality, high stimulation videos, not educational tools. Corporate TV show is being used as math cu…
Liaison Reports: Board Trustee Neal Haber did not get to attend the latest Student Faculty Congress but will attend the next one. Board Trustee Sarah Carrier noted that WPSBA is sending out budget related materials and the last EdLaw lunch of the y…
Superintendent Stephen Walker introduced the budget presentation for buildings and PPS.
Carrie E. Tompkins Elementary School budget was presented by Principal Kerri Bianchi and Assistant Principal Craig Campanaro and included:
CET- Highlights of ou…
She also thanked the art teachers at CHHS/PVC. It is on view at the Black Cow through the end of the month.
Discussion, Presentation, Report: 2.5 Budget Report: Vision Map, Technology, and Athletics
Stephen Walker, Superintendent summarized the Vis…
Superintendent Stephen Walker noted the CHEF grant "supports the use of kinesthetic activities to help children learn." Additional donations included $300 from Kathleen Geradi for the Michael J. Geradi Baseball Award, $100 from Susan Aguado for the S…
Business Meeting (Thursday, March 12, 2026)
Generated by Denise Bisaccia on Friday, March 13, 2026
Members present
Anamika Bhatnagar, Sarah Carrier, Neal Haber, Omar Mayyasi, Theo Oshiro, Allison Samuels
Meeting called to order at 7:37 PM
1. Ope…
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…
aside from that, we also had some conversations about the EV bus mandates and the timelines for that and the the, real inability I think in the the fact that the the timeline is not really feasible and looking to make adjustments there. So those were…
So each of those years when we're held at the lower amount and at the 2% if it's higher really restricts our growth and we're beginning to feel it. we're beginning to feel it. So let's see let's take a a broader look at our revenues. So this is overa…
I'm just going to I'm just going to correct you. That's only the levy. So, from the levy from the levy. Correct. Total is 1.4. 1.4. Okay. So, with 1.4, we know we have those additional expenses. We know we have program things that I'm sure we'll be t…
Board Trustee Sarah Carrier attended the Booster Club meeting, where they discussed the Mayclim tournament, spring sports, and swag at Family Resource Center. Ms. Bhatnagar commented on the SEPTA Family Resource Center's great use of space. Student e…
On the question: Superintendent Stephen Walker noted that increased activity came out of Albany this week. District State Aid runs indicated $10K/student, bringing our district in line with other districts. We will be issuing an amendment to our RFP …
e Black History Month Collaboration: Vanessa will follow up with Rachel from the
family resource center to discuss collaboration and potential involvement of STAR.
e ESL Classes: Faith will continue to pursue the conversation with Stephen Walker
reg…
e Guest speakers such as Police explaining ICE policy, and other topics
of interest to the attendees. Police explaining police centric phrases
such. Traffic stop information. An immigration attorney attend a
class.
e Chief Nikitopoulos will discuss …
Dan McNamee stated that UPK was a big part of why his family chose to live in Croton, it's a good investment for the town, important for families.
Jodi Epstein spoke to support continued UPK, she and others would advocate raising tax cap if needed.
…
Superintendent Stephen Walker introduced the work session topic.
The Power of Partnership: How ENL and ICT Create Equitable Learning Experiences
Presenters:
Rachel DePaul, Assistant Superintendent for Pupil Personnel Services
Danielle Van Tassel …
Assistant Superintendent for PPS, Rachel DePaul added: 4/30: UPK drawing held, 81 entries, 56 seats to fill, 25 students are on the wait list currently, families have until 5/14 for final decisions.
Report: 4.2 Hearing of the Public
Mr. Ed Riely s…
Board Development: Board Development Committee Chair Anamika Bhatnagar reported that they have not met since the last discussion. Board President Ana Teague will fill the group in on Superintendent Evaluation. Superintendent Stephen Walker submitt…
8th grader Avery Gosnell was introduced to speak about her GS silver project to prevent sports involvement drop-off. She developed a Sports Showcase to introduce students to sports offerings, to be held May 28 at CHHS 6-7:30 pm
UPK still accepting …
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…
Andrea Furey attended the policy committee meeting, and noted that she is concerned with what's happening with public education in this country. She supports public education and encourages the community to support it.
Allison Samuels spoke concerni…
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…
Motion by Sarah Carrier, second by Neal Haber.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yes: Anamika Bhatnagar, Sarah Carrier, Neal Haber, Omar Mayyasi, Ana Teague
Abstain: Joshua Diamond
6. Consent Agenda
Action (Consent): 6 .01 Approval of Consent Age…
On the question: Board Trustee Neal Haber recognized work of the calendar committee. He noted that, while we don't provide transportation to private schools on days our district is not open, we do provide transportation to BOCES if open. Is the BOC…
Erica Laudon thanked Board President Ana Teague for congratulating the students in the Finance Club for achieving semifinalist status in the Wharton Global High School Investment Competition and urges more public recognition. She also noted that t…
Morgan Corwin, 8th grader, spoke to support PASA and share that he has experienced antisemitism at school.
Erik Weinberg, spoke to support PASA and its recommendations.
Katya Bloomberg, spoke to support PASA.
Ed Reilly, agreed with former speakers…
Resolution: RESOLVED: That the Board of Education hereby approves all items in the consent agenda.
Motion by Neal Haber, second by Theo Oshiro.
On the question: Board Trustee Joshua Diamond asked for clarification of rescission vs resignation (ite…
Community member (children went through CHUFSD) spoke to express disappointment to hear that situations involving bullying have not improved.
Cathy Deutschman, spoke as a member of PASA and supports their message, asking the Board/administration to …
Information: 2.4 Superintendent's Report
Superintendent Stephen Walker spoke on the following topics:
Back to School Nights
Homecoming Fall 2024
CHHS Club and Community Service Fair
National Principals Month
National Youth Short Story Contest w…
Action (Consent): 6.1 Approval of Consent Agenda
Resolution: RESOLVED: That the Board of Education hereby approves the Consent Agenda items.
Motion by Neal Haber, second by Joshua Diamond.
On the question: Board Trustee Neal Haber asked for clari…