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Croton-Harmon Schools Prioritize 'Vision and Values' in Draft 2025-26 Budget Proposal

Name: Croton-Harmon Schools Prioritize 'Vision and Values' in Draft 2025-26 Budget Proposal
Uploaded: 2025-03-27T19:00:00-04:00
Duration: 2 h 31 min
Description: District administrators presented a $44.7 million budget proposal for the 2025-26 school year, emphasizing expanded support for diverse learners and mental health services. The plan highlights investments in bilingual staff and specialized programs, including a unified sports league.

2025-03-27 2:31:00 22107 words transcribed

District administrators presented a $44.7 million budget proposal for the 2025-26 school year, emphasizing expanded support for diverse learners and mental health services. The plan highlights investments in bilingual staff and specialized programs, including a unified sports league.

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Key Actions & Decisions

● Board of Education approved the meeting agenda for March 27, 2025.

● Superintendent Brendan Walker opened the work session on the 2025-26 budget.

● Assistant Superintendent for PPS presented the Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) budget.

● District highlighted the success of the new bilingual social worker and Community Aide.

● Administration proposed hiring a bilingual school psychologist for Carrie E. Tompkins Elementary School.

● Officials reported increased enrollment requiring a new part-time ENL teacher.

● District showcased the "Spark" program and Unified Sports initiative.

● Board reviewed building-level and personnel budget reports.