Theo Oshiro

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…

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 …

Motion by Sarah Carrier, second by Anamika Bhatnagar. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yes: Anamika Bhatnagar, Sarah Carrier, Neal Haber, Theo Oshiro, Ana Teague Abstain: Allison Samuels Not Present at Vote: Omar Mayyasi Action, Recognition: 2.3…

RESOLVED: That upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education hereby grants tenure to Jaida Elder, School Psychologist tenure area, effective 8/30/26. Motion by Theo Oshiro, second by Anamika Bhatnagar. Final Resol…

Yes: Anamika Bhatnagar, Sarah Carrier, Neal Haber, Theo Oshiro, Ana Teague Abstain: Allison Samuels Not Present at Vote: Omar Mayyasi Action, Recognition: 2.6 Tenure Recommendation - Edwin Demper RESOLVED: That upon the recommendation of the Supe…

RESOLVED: That upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education hereby grants tenure to Andrew Vogl, Mathematics tenure area, effective 8/30/26. Motion by Neal Haber, second by Anamika Bhatnagar. Final Resolution: Mo…

Yes: Anamika Bhatnagar, Sarah Carrier, Neal Haber, Theo Oshiro, Ana Teague Abstain: Allison Samuels Not Present at Vote: Omar Mayyasi 3. 20 Years of Service Recognition Discussion: 3.1 2025-2026 School Year - 20 Years of Service Recognition 4. R…

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). …

7. Consent Agenda Action (Consent): 7.1 Consent Agenda Approval Resolution: RESOLVED: That the Board of Education hereby approves all the items under the consent agenda. Motion by Neal Haber, second by Theo Oshiro. Final Resolution: Motion Carrie…

Megan O'Leary, Substitute Teacher, at the rate of $120/day, and Substitute Teacher Aide, at the rate of $17.75/hour, effective May 20, 2026. Jack Connolley, Substitute Teacher, at the rate of $120/day, and Substitute Teacher Aide, at the rate of $1…

Vielman, Caitlin J Viera, Marina E Vitolo, Michael C Woodward, Matthew C Zilker, Daniel M Motion by Neal Haber, second by Theo Oshiro. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yes: Anamika Bhatnagar, Sarah Carrier, Neal Haber, Theo Oshiro, Allison Sam…

Yes: Anamika Bhatnagar, Sarah Carrier, Neal Haber, Theo Oshiro, Allison Samuels, Ana Teague Not Present at Vote: Omar Mayyasi Action (Consent): 7.5 Initiation of Due Process Claim Resolution: RESOLVED: That the Board of Education hereby authorizes…

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Croton-Harmon Union Free School District Board of Education reserves to itself the right to make determinations regarding the use of such DPAs and the software and/or technology resources to which they relate and to c…

Resolution: RESOLVED: That the Board of Education hereby accepts the agreement between the Croton-Harmon School District and Keane & Beane P.C. for legal services for the 2026-2027 school year as presented. Motion by Neal Haber, second by Theo Oshir…

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 (Consent), Minutes: 7.10 Meeting Minutes - May 7, 2026 Resolution: RESOLVED: That the Board of Education hereby approves the minutes of the May 7, 2026 business meeting. RESOLVED: That the Board of Education hereby approves all the items und…

Yes: Anamika Bhatnagar, Sarah Carrier, Neal Haber, Theo Oshiro, Allison Samuels, Ana Teague Not Present at Vote: Omar Mayyasi

[Theo Oshiro joined the meeting remotely at 8:14 pm] Report: 2.4 Student Trustee Ex-officio Report Student Trustee Ex-officio Filomena DeMarco reported on the following topics: BOE position for the student trustee ex-officio -- they want to promot…

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…

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,…

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 …

Yes: Anamika Bhatnagar, Sarah Carrier, Neal Haber, Omar Mayyasi, Theo Oshiro, Allison Samuels, Ana Teague 7. Ongoing Business Discussion: 7.1 Policy for Board Discussion -- Policy 0000--Vision Statement and Educational Philosophy Policy Committee …

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 instructional personnel recommendations of Amanda Friaoli, Allison DeCarlo, and Lauren Gonzalez as Tutors/Home Instructors, at the rate of $60/hour, effective May 8, 2026. Motion by Omar Mayy…

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…

RESOLVED: That the Board of Education gratefully accepts a donation from the Croton-Harmon High School PTSA in the amount of $2,000.00 to fund the subject area scholarships at Croton-Harmon High School for 2026. To be awarded to a graduating student…

District hereby accepts the grant of $100,000 from the State and Municipalities Program (“SAM”) of the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (“DASNY”) for the purchase and installation of a new turf field shock pad extender at Spencer Field; a…

RESOLVED: That the Board of Education gratefully accepts a donation of $234.00 from the Croton Caring Committee, Inc. as an ACE grant (in partnership with the Knights of Columbus) for nine (9) students to attend a Pierre Van Cortlandt MS class trip. …

To be awarded to a graduating senior(s) who is pursuing college accredited courses or attending trade, vocational and/or technical education facilities. The application should reflect the mission of the scholarship, which is to: •    Promote the sc…

RESOLVED: That the Board of Education gratefully accepts a donation from the Croton Yacht Club in the amount of $2,000.00 for the Croton Yacht Club scholarship at Croton-Harmon High School for 2026. Motion by Neal Haber, second by Allison Samuels. …

Action (Consent): 10.2 Carrie E. Tompkins Elementary School Summer Camp Recommendations Resolution: RESOLVED: That the Board of Education hereby approves the appointment of Joann Chousa, James Lucadamo, Joseph Pascarelli, and Ruth Sullivan as Instru…

Resolution: RESOLVED: That the Board of Education hereby approves the appointment of Kirby Mosenthal, Tanya Thibideau, Zoha Nadeem, and Gisell Carretero as Instructors for the College Application Camp on August 13 and 14, 2026, at a rate of $55.00/ho…

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…

Resolution: RESOLVED: That the Board of Education hereby appoints Jonathan Hiller as an Election Registrar at a rate of $20.00 per hour for the Annual Budget Vote and School Board Election held on May 19, 2026. Motion by Anamika Bhatnagar, second by…

Motion by Anamika Bhatnagar, second by Allison Samuels. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yes: Anamika Bhatnagar, Sarah Carrier, Neal Haber, Omar Mayyasi, Theo Oshiro, Allison Samuels, Ana Teague Action (Consent): 10.7 Health and Welfare Services C…

Agreement between Croton-Harmon UFSD and Ossining UFSD for twenty-nine (29) Croton residents attending Ossining UFSD at a rate of $1,465.74 per student for a total of $42,506.46 during the 2025-2026 school year. Agreement between Croton-Harmon UFSD…

Birgitta Anderson Sandra Leary-Curtin Berty Barranco Erin Reardon Sarah Taxter James Johnson Frances Villalobos Melanie Jacobson (Substitute - as needed) Related Service Provider @ $75.00/hr. Jennifer Sparano, Speech-Language Patholog…

Motion by Anamika Bhatnagar, second by Allison Samuels. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yes: Anamika Bhatnagar, Sarah Carrier, Neal Haber, Omar Mayyasi, Theo Oshiro, Allison Samuels, Ana Teague Action (Consent): 10.10 English Language Learner Sum…

Yes: Anamika Bhatnagar, Sarah Carrier, Neal Haber, Omar Mayyasi, Theo Oshiro, Allison Samuels, Ana Teague Action (Consent): 10.11 Special Education Recommendations Resolution: RESOLVED: That the Board of Education hereby approves the Special Educat…

Resolution: RESOLVED: That the Board of Education hereby approves the 2025-2026 Special Education SEDCAR agreement between Croton-Harmon UFSD and The Karafin School. The agreement is for Federal IDEA flow-through funds from the NYSED for Section 611 …

Yes: Anamika Bhatnagar, Sarah Carrier, Neal Haber, Omar Mayyasi, Theo Oshiro, Allison Samuels, Ana Teague 11. Closing of the Meeting Report: 11.1 Hearing of the Public No public present. Discussion, Report: 11.2 Polling of the Board No comments.…

Board Trustee Omar Mayyasi left the meeting at 1:01 am. Action: 11.5 Executive Session - Leave 1:03 am. RESOLVED: That the Board of Education hereby leaves Executive Session to return to the work session. Motion by Sarah Carrier second by Neal Ha…

Business Meeting (Tuesday, April 21, 2026) Generated by Denise Bisaccia on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 Members present Anamika Bhatnagar, Sarah Carrier, Neal Haber, Omar Mayyasi, Theo Oshiro, Ana Teague Meeting called to order at 7:33 PM 1. Openin…

RESOLVED: That the Board of Education hereby adopts the 2026-2027 Superintendent's Budget for the Croton-Harmon School District in the amount of $62,762,808. Motion by Neal Haber, second by Theo Oshiro. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yes: Anamik…

Yes: Anamika Bhatnagar, Sarah Carrier, Neal Haber, Omar Mayyasi, Theo Oshiro, Ana Teague Action: 3.3 PNW BOCES Board Member Election RESOLVED: That the Board of Education casts one vote for one vacancy to be filled, provided that no more than one v…

Term:  July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2029 Motion by Neal Haber, second by Anamika Bhatnagar. Board Trustee Neal Haber spoke to concerns of an incident re: antisemitic comments by Mr, Kreps years ago.  He was present at the meeting in question and did not…

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…

WHEREAS, RS Abrams & Co.,LLP performed the 2025 Internal Focus Area Audit of Revenue and Cash Management and Risk Assessment Update, as previously recommended by the District’s Audit Committee; and WHEREAS, RS Abrams & Co.,LLP has prepared the Inter…

Motion by Sarah Carrier, second by Anamika Bhatnagar. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yes: Anamika Bhatnagar, Sarah Carrier, Neal Haber, Omar Mayyasi, Theo Oshiro, Ana Teague Action: 3.7 Award Gas Supply Services Contract RESOLVED, that the Boar…

Yes: Anamika Bhatnagar, Sarah Carrier, Neal Haber, Omar Mayyasi, Theo Oshiro, Ana Teague Action: 4.2 Instructional Personnel Recommendation - Interim Principal, Croton-Harmon High School RESOLVED: That the Board of Education, upon the recommendatio…