• The Friday Five - May 8, 2026

    May 8, 2026 Board of Education Meeting Monday The Board of Education will be holding several important meetings on Monday evening at Scarsdale High School: 6:30 PM - Special Meeting: Conferral of Tenure 7:15 PM - Statutory Budget Hearing; Election of Board Officer 7:45 PM - Business Meeting Public Comment Reminders: Board Business meetings include two public comment periods. Speakers are expected to conduct themselves in a civil manner, and can make public comments on agenda items or other non-personnel related items. In both comment periods, individuals can speak for up to 4 minutes. The first public comment period is limited to 90 minutes so the Board can conduct its business. The second comment period has no overall time limit. Members of the community can also email the Board.   2026 Bond: Financial Matters We invite our community to learn more about the financial impact of the proposed 2026 Capital Projects Bond by watching our new video here. If voters approve the referendum on May 19, 2026, the tax impact directly related to the 2026 Bond Plan will not begin until the 2027-2028 school year. The maximum estimated tax impact will occur in the 2033-2034 school year. After the 2033-2034 school year, the tax impact will decrease. In fact, from 2037 through 2045, the projected impact directly related to the 2026 Bond Plan will fall below current levels. For more financial information on the 2026 Bond Plan, please visit our Bond page at https://www.scarsdaleschools.org/bond2026.   Bond, Budget, Vote - All in One Place The annual budget vote and board election is scheduled for May 19th, 2026, or by early mail ballot. Registered voters will find three important issues on the ballot: A School Expenditure Budget for 2026-27 totalling $197,098,146 A Capital Projects Bond referendum of $101,707,875 Two seats for three-year terms as Board Trustee All the information you need to learn about these important issues can be found here, including how to vote! Please make your voice heard!   The A-School Fair is May 16th! This year, the A-School Fair will take place on Saturday, May 16th at 45 Wayside Lane. This is an annual event that welcomes the entire Scarsdale community to raise money for a charity that the A-School students voted on. This year, the proceeds will be donated to the Ocean Cleanup. There will be a car wash, games, raffle baskets, a bake sale, and more activities. Attached is the flyer I made to advertise this event. We hope to see you there!   Enter a Float in the Memorial Day Parade! Memorial Day Parade Children's Float Competition Deadline May 15 In honor of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States and the 325th anniversary of Scarsdale, the Village will be holding a Children’s Float Competition at the Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 25th. Interested in walking in the parade with your float? Sign up online by May 15th. Learn more here.   Scarsdale Public Schools 2 Brewster Rd Scarsdale, NY 10583 Do you have a suggestion for the Friday Five? Submit it here!   Join our community email list!

    Friday, May 08 2026

  • Board Meeting Notice: Monday, May 11, 2026

    Scarsdale Public Schools Board Meeting Notice The Board of Education of the Scarsdale Union Free School District will hold the following meetings  on Monday, May 11, 2026, in Room 170-172 at Scarsdale High School, 2 Brewster Road,  unless noted otherwise .  At 5:00 p.m.,  the Board will convene a Special Meeting with a group of Board liaisons and volunteers in the SHS Learning Commons. At 6:30 p.m.,  the Board will convene a Special Meeting to present the Tenure Recommendations for 2026. The Board will act on the recommendations of the Superintendent to confer tenure for the individuals presented. At 7:15 p.m.,  the Board will hold a Statutory Budget Hearing on the 2026-27 Proposed Budget.  Immediately following  the Statutory Budget Hearing, the Board will convene a Special Meeting for the nomination and election of a Board Officer.  At 7:45 p.m. , the Board will convene a Business Meeting. Highlights of the Business Meeting agenda are: Cabinet Updates; A Consent Agenda, including a Personnel Report; Information and Discussion items, including guidelines on student speech and dress, the draft 2026-27 District-wide Safety and Emergency Management Plan, the first reading of Policy 8635 -  Information and Data Privacy, Security Breach, and Notification ; a Treasurer’s Report, budget transfers, the Superintendent evaluation process, Board leadership succession planning, the WPSBA administrative budget and Board of Directors slate, a nomination for the NYSSBA Area 10 Director, a resolution in support of a petition filed by the Lower Hudson Education Coalition (LHEC), and gift proposals over $1,000; and Action items including the WPSBA administrative budget and Board of Directors slate, budget transfers, the LHEC petition resolution, and gift proposals to Edgewood and Quaker Ridge Elementary Schools, and the Middle School. Please note : The meetings will be live-streamed online at  SPS-TV , and public comments will be accepted in person and via Zoom. To participate in the public comment periods virtually, click the link  here .    The meetings will replay on cable SPS-TV. The replay schedule will be published the following day at  www.scarsdaleschools.org/tv . The video recording will also be posted online in the  BOE Video Library . For additional information, contact the District Clerk at hadams@scarsdaleschools.org.

    Thursday, May 07 2026

  • 2026-27 Budget, Bond, & Election Info - All In One P...

    2026-27 Budget & Bond Info Budget Vote, Bond Vote, & Board Election The annual budget vote and board election is scheduled for May 19th, 2026, or by early mail ballot. Registered voters will find three important issues on the ballot: A School Expenditure Budget for 2026-27 totalling $197,098,146 A Capital Projects Bond referendum of $101,707,875 Two seats for three-year terms as Board Trustee Information about all three issues can be found below. We urge you to become informed and to participate! Voter Registration & Mail-in Ballots There are 2 ways to VOTE on May 19th: At the Scarsdale Middle School Gym from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Early Voting by Mail: Applications for an absentee OR early mail ballot and instructions can be found on the Voter Information page of the District website. What will you be voting on? View a Sample Ballot here. (View the Spanish version here). To be eligible to vote in the May 19, 2026 Budget and Bond Vote, and Board Elections, residents of the District must be: at least 18 years of age; a citizen of the United States; a resident of the District for at least 30 days before the vote; and registered to vote. If you are not registered to vote, you may: Register with the Westchester County Board of Elections using the New York State Voter Registration Form (Spanish).  File an online application with the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles. Register with SUFSD using the Registration Form (Spanish) with the District Clerk by appointment. *Registration forms need to be signed at the time of registration. Voter registration forms for the May 19th Budget Vote and Board Elections will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 14, 2026.  Check if you are registered for the general elections. Check to see if you are registered with SUFSD. [*Am I Registered – can be found on the top right of the page]. For additional information, contact the District Clerk at hadams@scarsdaleschools.org.   2026-27 Proposed Budget The proposed budget continues to fund our foundational educational priorities by maintaining small elementary class sizes, the house and team models at the Middle School, and robust course offerings matched to student interest at the High School. In addition, some of the priorities the budget and bond propositions also support include: Program Improvement: Continued adjustments to our elementary math program, development of performance-based assessments, support for global learning opportunities, and collaborative inquiry through the Center for Inquiry and Innovation (CFII). Student Well-being: Support for continued Responsive Classroom training, and the next phase of our playground plan to replace end of life equipment (Heathcote Elementary). Transportation Investments: Replacement of 12 gas-powered buses and continued progress toward the deployment of electric vehicles with a new EV Minibus and electric SUV. Capital Projects Bond: A multi-year investment in facilities and infrastructure across all 7 schools to modernize and strengthen the high-quality learning environments our students deserve. 2026-27 Budget Book   2026 Capital Projects Bond Investing in our schools is an investment in our children, our community, and our future. Providing safe, healthy, and secure learning environments helps ensure our students continue to thrive while supporting the high property values enjoyed by our homeowners. We encourage you to watch our bond overview video, and to review the materials and information linked below and online to learn more about the proposed 2026 Bond Plan. Bond Information Brochure and Bond Financial Matters Page Bond Overview Video Board Election Three candidates are running for two seats. The term of each seat is three years, running from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029. The candidates are (in order of appearance on the ballot): Erica German Kevin Ziegler Omer Wiczyk To learn more about who currently serves on the Board and what the Board of Education does, please visit the Board of Ed page.

    Thursday, May 07 2026

  • Special Board Meeting Notice: Tuesday, May 5, 2026

    Scarsdale Public Schools Board Meeting Notice The Board of Education of the Scarsdale Union Free School District will convene a Special Meeting  on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.  in Room 170-172 at Scarsdale High School, 2 Brewster Road.   To view the Board convening the Special Meeting, click  here . It is anticipated that the Board will enter into an Executive Session to discuss matters related to the appointment of a particular person or corporation.      To view the Board returning to open session, click  here .  For additional information, contact the District Clerk at   hadams@scarsdaleschools.org .

    Saturday, May 02 2026

  • The Friday Five - May 1, 2026

    May 1, 2026 2026 Bond: Athletic Field Improvements Learn more about the proposed field improvements at Greenacres, Quaker Ridge, and Scarsdale Middle School by watching our new video here. These projects emanated from the 2025 District/Village Field Study, and will add significant playing time for our varsity and JV teams, support our PE program, and offer increased opportunities for community groups and youth leagues.. Please join us to learn more at our upcoming Town Hall meetings: Monday, May 4th, at 7 PM at Fox Meadow Elementary School Wednesday, May 6th, at 7 PM at Edgewood Elementary School Building tours will be available at Fox Meadow and Edgewood starting at 6:30 PM on May 4th and 6th, respectively. For more details, please visit our Bond page at https://www.scarsdaleschools.org/bond2026.   SMS Science Olympiad Takes States by Storm! The SMS Science Olympiad team earned an impressive 6th place finish at the State Tournament! After dominating at Regionals and taking 3rd, the team buckled down and put in hundreds of hours collectively to be prepared for the state competition held at East Minoa HS in Syracuse this past weekend. Congratulations to this exceptional team of students and advisors (Laurie Ciccone, Jay Gendelman, Ken Raff, Ben Turner, and Jeff Williams)!   9th Annual SHS Pitch Night Scarsdale High School’s 9th Annual Entrepreneurship Pitch Night brought together over 50 students across 18 teams to present innovative products and services aimed at making a meaningful impact in their communities. In just five-minute pitches, students shared months of work, highlighting both the creativity of their ideas and the real-world needs driving them. The evening celebrated not only the solutions themselves, but the empathy, confidence, and agency students developed throughout the process. From initial concept to public presentation, Pitch Night continues to showcase how small ideas, when pursued thoughtfully, can lead to meaningful change. You can view a live recording of the night here!   Senior Class Production of Grease! In just a few weeks, the senior class will proudly present their production of Grease! This entirely student-run production is the culmination of months of dedication, creativity, and hard work from our students. From rehearsals and choreography to set dressing, costuming, technical design, and pit orchestra, this production represents an incredible collaborative effort and one of the final major experiences the senior class will share together before graduation. Performances are on Friday, May 15 at 7:00 PM; Saturday, May 16 at 7:00 PM; and Sunday, May 17 at 2:00 PM. Tickets for the performances can be purchased here.   Thank You, Drivers! Tuesday was National School Bus Driver appreciation day, honoring the dedication of our school transportation professionals. They play a crucial role as the first and last face students see during the school day. This year, our elementary students expressed their appreciation by sharing cards and notes letting our drivers know what they mean to them. On behalf of a grateful school community, we thank this dedicated team for their kindness, care, and professionalism!   Scarsdale Public Schools 2 Brewster Rd Scarsdale, NY 10583 Do you have a suggestion for the Friday Five? Submit it here!   Join our community email list!

    Friday, May 01 2026

  • Reminder to Vote - Tuesday, May 19, 2026

    Scarsdale Public Schools Reminder to Vote Voter Registration & Mail-in Ballots There are 2 ways to VOTE on May 19th: At the Scarsdale Middle School Gym from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Early Voting by Mail : Applications for an absentee OR early mail ballot and instructions can be found on the   Voter Information   page on the District website. What will you be voting on ? View a   Sample Ballot here. (View the   Spanish version here ) . To be eligible to vote in the May 19, 2026 Budget and Bond Vote, and Board Elections , residents of the District must be: at least 18 years of age; a citizen of the United States; a resident of the District for at least 30 days before the vote; and registered to vote. If you are not registered to vote, you may: Register with the Westchester County Board of Elections using the New York State Voter Registration Form ( Spanish ).  File an online application with the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles . Register with SUFSD using the Registration Form ( Spanish ) with the District Clerk by appointment.  Registration forms need to be signed at the time of registration. Voter registration forms for the May 19th Budget and Bond Vote and Board Elections will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 14, 2026.  Check to see if you are registered for the general elections . Check to see if you are registered with SUFSD . [ *Am I Registered – can be found on the top right of the page ]. For additional information, contact the District Clerk at   hadams@scarsdaleschools.org .

    Tuesday, Apr 28 2026

  • The Friday Five - April 24, 2026

    April 24, 2026 2026 Bond: Edgewood & Fox Meadow Learn more about the proposed additions and renovations at Edgewood and Fox Meadow Elementary Schools by watching our new video here. These projects address rising enrollment and the need to maintain flexible, dedicated learning spaces. The bond also supports critical modernization of these century-old facilities. Please join us to learn more at our upcoming Town Hall meetings: Monday, May 4th, at 7 PM at Fox Meadow Elementary School Wednesday, May 6th, at 7 PM at Edgewood Elementary School Building tours will be available at Fox Meadow and Edgewood starting at 6:30 PM on May 4th and 6th, respectively. For more details, please visit our Bond page at https://www.scarsdaleschools.org/bond2026.   SHS Drama Students Take Home Gold! SHS drama students were recognized in 10 different categories at the ESAG (Eastern Student Artist Guild) Awards earlier this week! Gold and Gold with Recognition honors were received for student directing, student writing, performance, technical design, and production. The list of categories and honorees, along with a few pictures, can be found here. Congratulations!   SHS Competition Success! Last Friday, SHS students competed in the Siena University High School Programming Contest. Our teams captured a first place prize and an honorable mention while competing against 109 teams across 28 schools, with a total of 395 students competing. Congratulations to our programmers!  On the same day, another group of SHS students competed in the 2026 Westchester County Regional Envirothon at Croton Point Park in Croton-on-Hudson. 15 high schools in the region tested their knowledge of environmental topics including aquatic ecology, forestry, soils and land use, wildlife, and environmental issues via a hands-on competition. The team from Scarsdale High School won the Aquatics division, and was the Westchester County winner, advancing to the New York State Envirothon on May 17-28. Congratulations to our environmental scientists!   Voter Registration, Mail Ballots To be eligible to vote in the May 19, 2026 Budget and Bond Vote, and Board Elections, residents of the District must be: at least 18 years of age; a citizen of the United States; a resident of the District for at least 30 days before the vote; and registered to vote. If you are not registered to vote, you may: Register with the Westchester County Board of Elections using the New York State Voter Registration Form (Spanish).  File an online application with the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles. Register with SUFSD using the Registration Form (Spanish) with the District Clerk by appointment. *Registration forms need to be signed at the time of registration. Voter registration forms for the May 19th Budget Vote and Board Elections will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 14, 2026.  Check if you are registered for the general elections. Check to see if you are registered with SUFSD. [*Am I Registered – can be found on the top right of the page]. There are 2 ways to VOTE on May 19th: At the Scarsdale Middle School Gym from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. Early Voting by Mail: Applications for an absentee OR early mail ballot and instructions can be found on the Voter Information page of the District website. What will you be voting on? View a Sample Ballot here. (View the Spanish version here).   Take Back the Night The Scarsdale Safe Coalition is proud to partner with the Take Back the Night Foundation to host a Take Back the Night Rally, an event dedicated to ending all forms of sexual violence. Join us at Chase Park on Tuesday, April 28th, from 7:00–8:30 PM as we come together in solidarity, support survivors, and take a stand against sexual violence (Rain Location: Scarsdale Congregational Church - 1 Heathcote Rd). For more information, visit takebackthenight.org or contact the SAFE Coalition Coordinator, Millie Chatelain, LMHC at mchatelain@sfcsinc.org.   Scarsdale Public Schools 2 Brewster Rd Scarsdale, NY 10583 Do you have a suggestion for the Friday Five? Submit it here!   Join our community email list!

    Friday, Apr 24 2026

  • Special Board Meeting Notice: Tuesday, April 21, 2026

    Scarsdale Public Schools Board Meeting Notice The Board of Education of the Scarsdale Union Free School District will convene a Special Meeting  on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.  in Room 170-172 at Scarsdale High School, 2 Brewster Road.   To view the Board convening the Special Meeting, click  here . It is anticipated that the Board will enter into an Executive Session to discuss matters related to the appointment of a particular person or corporation.      To view the Board returning to open session, click  here . For additional information, contact the District Clerk at   hadams@scarsdaleschools.org .

    Tuesday, Apr 21 2026

  • Board Meeting Notice: Tuesday, April 21, 2026

    Scarsdale Public Schools Board Meeting Notice The Board of Education of the Scarsdale Union Free School District will hold the following Special Meeting on Tuesday morning, April 21, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in Room 170-172 at Scarsdale High School, 2 Brewster Road. At the meeting, the Board is expected to review and act on resolutions concerning the approval of the 2026-2027 Estimated Administrative Budget and the election of (3) Trustees for the Southern Westchester Board of Cooperative Educational Services (SWBOCES). The meeting will be  live-streamed online at  SPS-TV . The video recording will also be posted online in the  BOE Video Library . For additional information, contact the District Clerk at   hadams@scarsdaleschools.org .  

    Thursday, Apr 16 2026

  • Board Meeting Highlights: Monday, April 13, 2026

    Scarsdale Public Schools EDUCATION REPORT/BUSINESS MEETING CABINET UPDATES/CONSENT AGENDA Special Meeting : At 5:00 p.m., Jim Dugan, Board of Education President, convened a Special Meeting with a group of high school students. The group discussed the community lunch program, the rolling gradebook and grading transparency, and the personal electronic device ban.     Audit Committee Meeting :  At 6:30 p.m., Mr. Dugan convened the Board as the Audit Committee and noted that all committee members were present, including the student members. Dimitris Bantileskas, Nawrocki Smith, LLP presented   the  Internal Auditor’s Report/Annual Risk Assessment Update . Audit Committee members presented questions that were answered by Mr. Bantileskas. M r. Lennon provided an explanation of the  Corrective Action Plan (CAP) , the actions being taken, and noted a change in the wording of the final CAP document clarifying overtime procedures for all employees. Audit Committee members reached a consensus that the next internal audit focus area would be the Payroll function. The Audit Committee voted unanimously to recommend to the Board of Education acceptance of the  Internal Auditor’s Report/Annual Risk Assessment Update and the Corrective Action Plan . Business Meeting:  Mr. Dugan called the Business Meeting to order at 7:03 p.m., noting that all Board members were present, including the student Board members (Jim Dugan, President; Colleen Brown, Vice President; Leah Dembitzer; Suzie Hahn; Robert Klein; Laura Liu; Amber Yusuf; Lucy Eisenberg; and Anish Mehta), and Dr. Patrick and members of his Administrative Cabinet. In his opening remarks, Mr. Dugan provided a brief recap of the earlier meeting and topics discussed with the high school students stating, “ Thank you to the student representatives for their thoughts and feedback on these topics as well as the many students who have reached out to the Board with their articulate and thoughtful feedback for us. Any student should always feel welcome to reach out to the Board on board-related matters. You can always reach us at  boardofed@scarsdaleschools.org . ” Mr. Dugan reported that just prior to the Business Meeting, the Board met as the Audit Committee to hear reports from the District’s Internal Auditors  regarding their Risk Assessment Report and Corrective Action Plan for identified items. The Audit Committee voted to accept the reports that will be presented to the Board for action later in the meeting.  Mr. Dugan also noted that later in the meeting, the Board will vote on the 2026-27 budget resolution, and on March 16 th  the Board voted on a resolution adopting the 2026 Capital Projects Bond Proposal. He added, “ Both of these votes represent an extremely important commitment to the future growth and success of the District’s educational program, as well as to the young people of our community. The Budget and the Bond will come to a public vote on May 19 th  at the Scarsdale Middle School. In the next few weeks leading up to this vote, Dr. Patrick, Andrew Lennon, and members of the Board will be available at town hall meetings in each of our neighborhoods, as well as PTA meetings and other venues, school events, such as concerts and performances, and other public venues to answer your questions about the budget and the bond. As always, we welcome your questions and your involvement in this process .” Dr. Patrick added his welcome, and congratulated Dr. Meghan Troy on the successful defense of her doctoral dissertation, and the SHS seniors who have made or are making their final college decisions, noting, “ It is an exciting moment and reflects an incredible amount of hard work .” Dr. Patrick also noted that later in the evening the Board will vote on a number of items related to the Budget and Bond Vote on May 19 th  including the resolution approving the proposed 2026-27 budget. He also provided information on voter registration that can be found on the  Voter Information page  on the District website; the mailer that was sent to the community last week explaining the proposed bond; and a video explainer that is now available on the  2026 Capital Projects Bond page . As a reminder, three 2026 Capital Projects Bond Information Sessions are scheduled for:   Tuesday, April 21, at 7 p.m. in the Scarsdale High School Auditorium Monday, May 4, at 7 p.m. at Fox Meadow Elementary School Wednesday, May 6, at 7 p.m. at Edgewood Elementary School He added, “ In addition to these events, Board of Education members have graciously signed up to attend a variety of school events over the next five weeks. They will be available to answer questions about the projects, and will be easy to spot as they will be near a collection of posters we have produced to provide information to our community about the bond. I want to thank each of you for extending this level of outreach to our community - I think it communicates your commitment to providing as much information as possible to our community on such an important decision .”  In closing, Dr. Patrick welcomed SMS English Chair Denise DelBalzo, SHS Principal Ken Bonamo and Asst. Principal Laura Weiss, who will be participating in the evening’s Education Report, later in the meeting, and he noted upcoming important dates: April 14: is  Yom Hashoah April 22:  Earth Day May 1: Buddhist Festival  Vesak   Board members presented the following reports: Ms. Dembitzer provided information on the Edgewood Ribbon Cutting Ceremony that she attended on March 27 th . She added that the outdoor space exemplifies a space of collaboration and joy of learning.  Ms. Dembitzer also reported that the PTC is hosting a Panel Discussion on Puberty and Puberty Education in the Scarsdale Schools on Wednesday, April 15 th , at 7:00 p.m. in the Middle School Auditorium. Panelists include Dr. Edgar McIntosh, Devin Hoover, Physical Education Teacher, and Dr. Eileen Alexander Golenbock, Pediatrician. Additionally, prior to the program, Dr. Patrick, Mr. Lennon, and Board members will provide a brief bond and budget presentation. Student Board members presented the following reports: Mr. Mehta announced that he and Ms. Eisenberg will be hosting a student information session on the 2026 Capital Projects Bond during Community Lunch on Tuesday, April 14 th , and he shared the efforts being made to encourage eligible students to register to vote on May 19 th . Ms. Eisenberg provided information on this week's SHS Government House Meeting and the events taking place for SHS Spirit Week, including a Spring Pep Rally on Friday. Cabinet Updates:  Dr. Patrick introduced Cabinet Member(s) to provide the following updates. Mr. Lennon provided the following updates: The work on the SHS turf practice field is well underway — the contractor has prepared the field for an underground drainage system and installation of stormwater equipment. Mr. Lennon noted that the project is on track to be completed before high school graduation, and he expressed appreciation to the SHS staff and students for their patience and cooperation. The District’s Food Service Committee received and reviewed over 400 responses to the Food Service Program Survey that was released in March. A formal report on the findings will be presented to the Board before the end of the school year. Additionally, the Committee reviewed the National School Lunch Program (SLP), the current program that the District is using, and community expectations. Following their research, the Committee reached a consensus that the existing program provides the District with the best options for the community’s needs especially in the area of menu variety, dietary restrictions, and health requirements. Board members asked questions that were answered by Mr. Lennon. Hearing From Those Present:  Community members were invited to address the Board. Four people spoke in person. No one spoke remotely.  Written Communications:  Ms. Brown presented the emails that the Board received from members of the community since the last report,  as listed in the Board meeting agenda , all of which received a response from the Board and/or District administration. Consent Agenda:  The Board approved the items on the  Consent Agenda , including the  Personnel Report .  INFORMATION/DISCUSSION ACTION ITEMS Information Items/Discussion:  The Board considered several items under the information/discussion portion of the agenda:  Ms. Zareski presented the  Treasurer’s Report for February 2026 .  Education Report -  Updates: Elementary Math, SMS Voices, and SHS Initiatives :  The evening’s Education Report was presented in three parts across all three levels — Dr. McIntosh provided information on the March 24 th  Elementary Math Parent Zoom meeting; Middle School English Chair Denise DelBalzo presented an update on the recent SMS Voices event; and Ken Bonamo, High School Principal, and Laura Weiss, High School Assistant Principal, reported on initiatives underway at the High School. Board members provided feedback and asked questions that Dr. McIntosh, Ms. DelBalzo, Mr. Bonamo, and Ms. Weiss answered. The slides of the presentation can be  viewed here . The video can be  viewed here . As Dr. Patrick alluded to in his opening remarks, a substitution of one of the capital projects in the proposed budget is being recommended to the Board, with no change in the dollar amount. Mr. Lennon explained that the bleacher replacement in the Bond (SHS infrastructure item) and the capital budget were duplicated in the scope of the work. As a result, an adjustment of $200K to the annual capital budget is required and the recommendation to add the Edgewood oil tank to the list of projects is being made. Mr. Lennon reviewed the final list of projects in the 2026-27 budget and confirmed that this change does not impact the tax levy. The list of revised capital projects for the 2026-27 budget and background information can be viewed  here .   School districts in New York State vote on their BOCES annual administrative budget and Trustees annually. Ms. Yusuf, Board Liaison, provided an overview of the process and reviewed the  2026-27 Administrative Budget and Trustee Candidate Information  in advance of the Board’s Special Meeting on April 21 st .   Mr. Dugan reviewed the  draft letter that will be included in the District’s budget newsletter —  Insight , the informational guide to the proposed 2026-27 budget. Dr. Troy provided an overview of the one-year  Memorandum of Agreement with the Scarsdale Custodial, Grounds, and Maintenance Unit (CSEA ). The MOA will be presented to the Board for approval later in the meeting. Mr. Lennon presented two  tax certiorari settlements  for the Board's review. He explained the process and determination reached by the Village assessor; and noted that per the District’s legal counsel, formal Board approval is not legally required since the settlements have been court-ordered, however, the District is required to refund property taxes. Board members asked questions that were answered by Mr. Lennon. Dr. Patrick reviewed the following PTA gift proposals, exceeding $1,000.00.  Edgewood School Quaker Ridge School Action Items:  Each Board member shared their thoughts and conveyed support for the 2026-2027 Budget prior to the Board adopting the  2026-27 Budget Resolution ,  the Property Tax Report Card , the  MOA with the CSEA ; and accepted with gratitude gift proposals to Fox Meadow, Greenacres, and Heathcote Elementary Schools.  Public Comment:  Community members were invited to address the Board for a second time. No one spoke in person or remotely.  Adjournment:  The Board adjourned the meeting at 10:14 p.m. The Board meeting may be viewed on the District website,  Board of Education VOD .  * Note from the Board of Education: Please email your feedback, questions, or comments to  boardofed@scarsdaleschools.org UPCOMING MEETINGS Tuesday, April 21, 2026 9:00 A.M.: Special Meeting - SWBOCES Vote Location: Room 170-172, High School 7:00 P.M.: Bond Information Session Location: High School Auditorium Monday, April 27, 2026 6:30 P.M.: Special Meeting/Executive Session, if needed Location: Room 170-172, High School Monday, May 4, 2026 7:00 P.M.: Bond Information Session Location: Fox Meadow School Wednesday, May 6, 2026 7:00 P.M.: Bond Information Session Location: Edgewood School Monday, May 11, 2026 5:00 P.M.: Meeting with a Group of Volunteers/Liaisons Location: High School, Learning Commons 6:00 P.M.:  Special Meeting/Executive Session Location:  Room 170-172, High School 6:30 P.M.: Statutory Budget Hearing/Business Meeting Location: Room 170-172, High School Tuesday, May 19, 2026 Budget, Bond Vote, and Board Elections, 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Location: Middle School Gymnasium     BOARD & CABINET  Board of Education James Dugan, President Colleen Brown, Vice President Leah Dembitzer Suzie Hahn Robert Klein Laura Ying Liu Amber Yusuf Supt. of Schools Dr. Drew Patrick Supt.’s Cabinet Jeannie Crowley, Dir. of Tech. and Innovation Andrew B. Lennon, Asst. Supt. for Business   Dr. Edgar McIntosh, Asst. Supt. for Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment Eric Rauschenbach, Asst. Supt. for Special Ed. & Student Services Dr. Meghan Troy, Asst. Supt. for Human Resources and Leadership Development  William Yang, K-12 Coordinator of Digital Literacy & Learning 

    Tuesday, Apr 14 2026