Theo Oshiro
Person
Board Trustee
373 mentions
Background
Spoken at:
Board of Education (16 meetings, 2025-03 to 2026-08)
Name verified via: rag.db://meetings/74; rag.db://entities/Theo_Oshiro
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 Approves Two Pre-K Provider Agreements, Spends Bulk of Special Meeting in Executive Session 2026-05-21
- Croton-Harmon Board Adopts $62.8 Million Budget, Rejects BOCES Candidate Over Antisemitism Concerns 2026-04-21
- Board of Education Holds Brief Executive Session on Personnel and Student Matters 2026-04-14
- Croton-Harmon Board Honors Student Leaders, Reviews Building Budgets, Accepts Athletics Director Resignation 2026-04-09
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Sarah Carrier
Anamika Bhatnagar
Ana Teague
Neal Haber
Board of Education
Omar Mayyasi
Allison Samuels
Joshua Diamond
Croton-Harmon High School
executive session
Pierre Van Cortlandt
Denise Bisaccia
Pierre Van Cortlandt Middle School
Denise Harrington-Cohen
Croton Caring
Appearances (50 most notable of 373)
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
RESOLVED: That the Board of Education hereby approves the establishment of the Croton River Artisans Gallery Scholarship at the Croton-Harmon High School for a member of the graduating class who is pursuing art as a college major or was an AP Art stu…
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 …
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…
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…
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…
Resolution: RESOLVED: That the Board of Education hereby accepts the non-instructional personnel resignation of Brian Rizzo, effective June 3, 2025.
Motion by Omar Mayyasi, second by Anamika Bhatnagar.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yes: Anamika…
Yes: Anamika Bhatnagar, Sarah Carrier, Joshua Diamond, Neal Haber, Omar Mayyasi, Theo Oshiro, Ana Teague
Action (Consent): 6.7 Memorandum of Agreement - Croton Teachers' Association
Resolution: RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Croton-Ha…
RESOLVED: That Krystal Maier be appointed to a 1.0 leave replacement position for Lori Anne Mihalczo, as a Kindergarten Teacher at Carrie E. Tompkins Elementary School, effective April 7, 2025 through June 27, 2025, subject to continued need, unless …
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yes: Anamika Bhatnagar, Sarah Carrier, Neal Haber, Omar Mayyasi, Theo Oshiro, Ana Teague
Action (Consent): 7.8 R.S. Abrams & Co., LLP Engagement Letter 2025-2026
Resolution: RESOLVED: That the Board of Education he…
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the invitation to bid will be advertised by BOCES in the Journal News in accordance with the provisions of Section 103 to the General Municipal Law.
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Resolution: RESOLVED: That the Board of Education hereby approves the agreement between Croton-Harmon UFSD and CBIZ Valuation Group, LLC for electronic re-inventory services for the 2024-2025 school year in the amount of $2,500.
Motion by Sarah Carr…
Business Meeting (Thursday, February 13, 2025)
Generated by Denise Bisaccia on Friday, February 14, 2025
Members present
Anamika Bhatnagar, Sarah Carrier, Joshua Diamond, Neal Haber, Omar Mayyasi, Theo Oshiro, Ana Teague
Meeting called to order a…
Yes: Anamika Bhatnagar, Sarah Carrier, Joshua Diamond, Neal Haber, Omar Mayyasi, Theo Oshiro, Ana Teague
Discussion: 3.3 2025-2026 Board of Education Meeting Dates
Board Trustee Neal Haber noted that there may be issues with reorganization meeting …
RESOLVED: That upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education hereby grants tenure to Rachel DePaul, (Administrator - Assistant Superintendent of Pupil Personnel Services tenure area), Croton-Harmon Union Free School…
On the question: Board Trustee Neal Haber asked if this was to be used for science research. Superintendent Walker responded that it would be similar, but it is really for InDe and Destination Imagination.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yes: An…
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…
Yes: Anamika Bhatnagar, Sarah Carrier, Joshua Diamond, Neal Haber, Omar Mayyasi, Theo Oshiro, Ana Teague
Action (Consent): 4.5 Revised Benefit Agreement - Alexandra Berniker
Resolution: RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent o…
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…
Special Education Recommendations #24705, 23578, 24572, 25874, 24750, 25872, 25438, 25884, 20272, 20110, 24185, 24787
Motion by Neal Haber, second by Theo Oshiro.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yes: Anamika Bhatnagar, Sarah Carrier, Joshua Diamo…
The original Contract Sum was $4,397,000.00
Net change by previously authorized Change Orders $ 9,328.82
The Contract Sum prior to t…
Yes: Anamika Bhatnagar, Sarah Carrier, Theo Oshiro, Ana Teague
Action (Consent): 4.2 2024-2025 Regents Edge Academy Recommendations
Resolution: RESOLVED: That the Board of Education hereby approves the 2024-2025 Regents Edge Academy appointments as…
Yes: Anamika Bhatnagar, Sarah Carrier, Theo Oshiro, Ana Teague
Action: 3.2 Donation - Barbara Kinsey - Lacey Carr Scholarship
RESOLVED: That the Board of Education gratefully accepts a donation of $500 from Barbara Kinsey as a contribution to the L…