• Board Meeting Highlights: Wednesday, July 15, 2026

    Scarsdale Public Schools ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING/PUBLIC HEARING/CODE OF CONDUCT BUSINESS MEETING CABINET UPDATES/CONSENT AGENDA Organizational Meeting : At 9:02 a.m., Dr. Patrick convened the annual Organizational Meeting at which newly elected Board members, Omer Wiczyk and Kevin Ziegler were sworn in for their first terms. Following nominations, Board Officers were elected for the 2026-27 school year. Suzie Hahn was elected Board President, and Colleen Brown was elected Board Vice President.  The Board acted on several annual requirements for the new school year, including the re-adoption of all Board of Education policies; the appointment of District Officers, District Consultants and a resolution for the appointment of the Audit Committee; the certification of payroll registers; designation of Board Officers to appoint impartial hearing officers; designation of depositories and the official school district newspaper; authorization of the bonding of employees; and authorization of several reimbursement rates, and bid procedures.  Public Hearing on the Code of Conduct:  Board of Education President Ms. Hahn called to order a Public Hearing on the Code of Conduct. As required by State regulation, the Code of Conduct must be reviewed and re-adopted by the Board of Education annually. Mr. Rauschenbach reviewed the  Code of Conduct , the annual review process, and noted that the Committee did not recommend any changes to the Code for the 2026-27 school year. Ms. Hahn opened the floor to both the public and virtual audiences, no one came forward in person, one person spoke remotely.  Business Meeting:  Ms. Hahn called the Business Meeting to order at 9:42 a.m., noting all Board members were present (Suzie Hahn, President; Colleen Brown, Vice President; Leah Dembitzer; Jim Dugan; Laura Liu; Omer Wiczyk, and Kevin Ziegler). Dr. Patrick and members of his Administrative Cabinet were also present. Ms. Hahn formally welcomed newly elected Board members Omer Wiczyk and Kevin Ziegler to the Board table and Ms. Brown into the Vice President role for a second year. Ms. Hahn also extended a special welcome to the ex officio student Board members — Lucy Eisenberg, who will be serving a second term; and newly elected Nathan Goldfarb. Though they weren’t able to attend the meeting, Ms. Hahn thanked them for their service saying, “ We very much look forward to hearing your thoughts and perspective as students here at the Board table this yea r.” In her opening remarks, Ms. Hahn thanked the Board for the opportunity to serve as Board President this year, saying, “ I consider it a privilege to work with all of you. By volunteering for this role, for making this commitment, you model our school motto, non sibi, and I am proud to partner with you as we undertake our important work on behalf of our students, our school community, and the broader Scarsdale community.   She also noted, for the record, the  2026 Scarsdale High School graduates ; thanked outgoing Board member Amber Yusuf for representing the Board at this year’s graduation ceremony; and extended heartfelt congratulations to the Scarsdale High School Class of 2026, the 5 th  and 8 th  grade students who moved up, and the parents of all of the graduates.  In closing, Ms. Hahn stated, “ The Board looks forward to its important work this year, collaborating with the administration, faculty, students and community to fulfill our mission to sponsor our students’ full development so they can become effective, independent contributors in a democratic society and an interdependent world.”   Dr. Patrick added his welcome to the first Business Meeting of the 2026-2027 school year and echoed Ms. Hahn’s words of congratulations to Mr. Wiczyk and Mr. Ziegler. He also congratulated Ms. Hahn and Ms. Brown on their elections as Board Officers and Ms. Eisenberg, who will be returning for her second term as an ex officio student Board member, and Mr. Goldfarb for his first term, saying, “ I am looking forward to our continued partnership as we navigate the new school year. ” Dr. Patrick also added congratulations to the 2026 Scarsdale High School graduates and  recognized the work and dedication of the High School faculty, staff, and administration for providing another successful graduation ceremony on Butler Field, noting, “ We are so proud of the accomplishments of our graduates, and we look forward to the contributions they will make in the years to come. I would also like to congratulate our 5 th  and 8t h  graders who have successfully completed elementary and middle school, respectively, and are bound for their next level of learning. ” Board members gave the following reports: Ms. Dembitzer provided information on the final Health Advisory Advisory Committee Meeting that she and Ms. Hahn attended on June 16 th . She noted that the next meeting is scheduled for October 6 th . Ms. Hahn reported that on June 18 th , she, Dr. Patrick, and Mr. Lennon continued discussions with Village Manager Alexandra Marshall and AKRF, the Village Consultant, regarding a potential project at Freightway. She noted that AKRF is gathering data on new multi-family constructions and enrollment impacts to school districts in the area.   Cabinet Updates:  Dr. Patrick introduced Cabinet Members to provide the following updates.  Human Resources :  Ms. Troy welcomed and introduced new faculty appointments on the  Personnel Report , including the appointment of  Ania Parks Washington  to the position of Theater Director. Hearing From Those Present:  Community members were invited to address the Board. One person spoke in person and three people spoke virtually.  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  Code of Conduct  and  Personnel Report .  INFORMATION/DISCUSSION ACTION ITEMS Information Items/Discussion:  The Board considered several items under the information/discussion portion of the agenda:   Lisa Zareski,  District Treasurer, presented the District Treasurer’s Report & Schedule of Investments  for April and May 2026.  In accordance with   District Policy #6150 , the Board of Education must approve all transfers of funds in excess of $25,000. Ms. Zareski presented the  budget transfers  that will be presented to the Board for approval later in the meeting. Board members asked questions that were answered by Mr. Lennon. In Dr. McIntosh’s absence, Dr. Troy presented the  proposed new textbooks  for the Middle and High Schools that will be presented to the Board for approval at the August 24 th  Board meeting.  Mr. Rauschenbach presented the second reading of  Regulation #5285 -  Concussion Management Program ; he reviewed the suggested revisions and the rationale as described during the first reading on June 8 th ; and he noted that the revisions are to the regulation only and no changes have been to the policy. With no further recommendations made, the regulation will be presented to the Board for adoption later in the meeting. Mr. Lennon presented the first readings of  Policy #6670 -  Petty Cash/Petty Cash Accounts   and  Regulation #2160-R -  School District Ethics Regulation . He noted that as part of their Annual Risk Assessment Review, the Districts Internal Auditor recommended the revisions to  Policy #6670  and  Regulation #2160-R . No further revisions were recommended . The second readings will be presented to the Board at the August 24 th Board Meeting.  Policy #7335 -  Change Order Policy : Mr. Lennon explained that in preparation for the upcoming construction projects included in the 2026 Capital Projects Bond, revisions have been made to  Policy #7335  to ensure that effective management and cost oversight are in place. He further noted that the revised policy enables District Administration to prevent project delays and cost overruns with increased approval thresholds and the addition of a new tier of authority allowing the Assistant Superintendent for Business to approve change orders up to $50,000. The second readings will be presented to the Board at the August 24 th Board Meeting.  Dr. Patrick provided a brief background on the draft  Guidelines for Student Expression at School-Sponsored Activities ; he reviewed the feedback received since the first draft was shared on May 11 th , and he reviewed the revisions made to the Guidelines that reflect the comments and feedback received. Dr. Patrick stated that the Guidelines stand apart from the Code of Conduct, and were drafted to inform and assist the faculty and District Administration to fulfill longstanding responsibilities. Dr. Patrick answered questions asked by Board members and noted that any additional feedback and revisions received will be taken into consideration and reviewed at the August 24 th Board meeting.  Board Goals: Preliminary Discussion : Ms. Hahn provided background information on the Board’s process of establishing goals and objectives each school year and referred to the   2025-2026 Goals and Objectives  as a starting point for the Board’s discussion.  A draft of the 2026-2027 Goals and Objectives, incorporating suggested revisions, will be presented at the August 24 th  Board meeting for further review and discussion.  Superintendent Evaluation Template: Preliminary Discussion : To begin the conversation, Ms. Hahn provided a brief overview and timeline for the Board’s annual process of evaluating the Superintendent of Schools, and reviewed the  template and evaluation tool that were used in last year’s evaluation . The Board will continue its discussion regarding the evaluation template at the August 24 th  Board meeting in order to approve a template in September, in accordance with the required timeline. Gift Procedures : Ms. Hahn explained that in August 2024, the Board engaged in a review of the gift procedures to ensure that the process is equitable and runs smoothly. She recalled the change to the two-step approval process for gifts over $1,000.00.  Board members discussed options to modify the procedures, when necessary, to expedite the Board approval process. The Board reached a consensus to revise the gift procedures accordingly.   Board Summer Work : Ms. Hahn introduced possible options for Board summer work  including advocacy opportunities and updating the Boards Communications Plan. She also asked her fellow Board members for their thoughts on any additional work and asked them to reach out to her and Ms. Brown with any interest in this work. Mr. Lennon presented the background and proposed resolutions pertaining to the  Health Insurance Reserve Increase  and the  Appropriation from the Health Care Reserve  that will be presented to the Board for adoption later in the meeting.  Draft 2026-27 District-wide Safety and Emergency Management Plan: Review of  Appendix #7 -  Village and School District Cooperation : Since the District-wide Safety and Emergency Management Plan was presented to the Board on June 8 th  and the required 30-day public comment period was opened, the District received additional feedback and revisions from the Mayor and the Village team regarding Appendix #7 -  Village and School District Cooperation . Since the suggested revisions have been added to the Plan, the 30-day public comment period is being reinstated and the Plan will be reviewed during the August 24 th  Board meeting prior to the Public Hearing. Community members are  encouraged to review these proposed changes to the plan and send any comments to  erauschenbach@scarsdaleschools.org   and/or the  Board of Education .    Ms. Troy presented a summary of the  Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) - CSEA Transportation Unit . The  MOA  will be presented to the Board for approval later in the meeting.  Ms. Troy presented a summary of the  Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) - Scarsdale Association of Educational Secretaries (SAES) . The  MOA  will be presented to the Board for approval later in the meeting. Before reviewing the following gift proposals, exceeding $1,000.00, Dr. Patrick reported that the gift proposals have gone through a new, more streamlined process that is still in development but will ensure timely communications and tracking of gift proposals. Dr. Patrick also thanked Mr. Lennon, Mr. Yang, and Ms. Zareski for their work in supporting the PTAs in submitting larger, annual donations, typically at the start of the school year, for gifts such as author visits, field trips, and the like.  Heathcote Elementary School Heathcote Elementary School Quaker Ridge Elementary School Quaker Ridge Elementary School Quaker Ridge Elementary School Action Items:  The Board adopted the  budget transfers ; the resolutions for the  health insurance reserve increase  and  the appropriation from the health care reserve ; the adoption of  the 2026-27 tax levy;  the  2026 Capital Projects Bond Resolution ; Memorandum of Agreements (MOA) with the  CSEA Transportation Unit  and the  Scarsdale Association of Educational Secretaries (SAES)  the  Regulation #5285 -  Concussion Management Program  and a  gift proposal to the High School . Public Comment:  Community members were invited to address the Board; one person spoke in person, no one spoke remotely. Adjournment:  The Board adjourned the meeting at 11:55 a.m. and entered into an Executive Session to discuss matters related to collective bargaining and contract negotiations. 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 Monday, August 24, 2026 6:00 P.M.: Business Meeting Location: Room 170-172, High School Monday, September 14, 2026 5:00 P.M.: Meeting with the STA Location: High School Learning Commons 6:00 P.M.: Business Meeting Location: Room 170-172, High School Monday, September 28, 2026 6:00 P.M.: Special Meeting/Executive Session Location: Room 170-172, High School     BOARD & CABINET  Board of Education Suzie Hahn , President Colleen Brown, Vice President Leah Dembitzer James Dugan Laura Ying Liu Omer Wiczyk Kevin Ziegler 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 

    Thursday, Jul 16 2026

  • Board Meeting Notice: Thursday, July 16, 2026

    Scarsdale Public Schools Board Meeting Notice The Board of Education of the Scarsdale Union Free School District will hold the following meeting on Thursday, July 16, 2026, in Room 170-172 at Scarsdale High School, 2 Brewster Road, Scarsdale.  At 9:00 a.m. , the Board will hold its annual Retreat. For additional information, contact the District Clerk @  hadams@scarsdaleschools.org

    Monday, Jul 13 2026

  • Board Meeting Notice: Wednesday, July 15, 2026

    Scarsdale Public Schools Board Meeting Notice The Board of Education of the Scarsdale Union Free School District will hold the following meetings in Room 170-172 at Scarsdale High School, 2 Brewster Road, on  Wednesday, July 15, 2026. At  9:00 a.m.,  the Board will convene its annual Organizational Meeting, at which it will elect officers and attend to annual appointments, designations, and authorizations. Immediately following the Organizational Meeting, the Board will convene a Public Hearing on the Code of Conduct. Immediately following the Public Hearing, the Board will convene a Business Meeting. Highlights of the Business Meeting agenda include: A Consent Agenda; Cabinet Updates; Information and Discussion items, including the District Treasurer’s Report & Schedule of Investments, budget transfers, proposed new textbooks, the second reading of draft Regulation 5285 -  Concussion Management Program , the first reading of Policy 6670 -  Petty Cash/Petty Cash Accounts , Regulation 2160-R -  School District Ethics Regulation , Policy 7335 -  Change Order Policy ,   the draft Guidelines for Student Expression at School-Sponsored Activities, preliminary discussions regarding the Board’s goals, the Superintendent’s evaluation template, summer work for Board members, and gift procedures, the health insurance reserve increase and the appropriation from the health care reserve, a review of Appendix #7 of the draft 2026-27 District-wide Safety and Emergency Plan, Memorandums of Agreement with the CSEA Transportation Unit and the Scarsdale Association of Educational Secretaries (SAES), and gift proposals over $1,000; and Action items including budget transfers, the adoption of Regulation 5285 -  Concussion Management Program , the 2026-27 tax levy, the 2026 Capital Projects Bond resolution, the health insurance reserve increase and appropriation from the health care reserve, Memorandums of Agreement with the CSEA Transportation Unit and SAES, and a gift proposal to the High School.   It is anticipated that the Board will adjourn the Business Meeting into an Executive Session to discuss matters related to collective bargaining and contract negotiations. 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, Jul 09 2026

  • The Friday Five - June 12, 2026

    June 12, 2026 30 Day Comment Period - District Safety Plan State law requires a 30 day public comment period prior to adoption of our annual District Safety Plan in order to allow the community to review the plan and provide feedback. The comment period was offiicially opened at Monday's BOE meeting, and will continue until July 12. A public hearing on the Safety Plan will take place during the July 15 Board Meeting. The public is encouraged to review the plan and send any comments to erauschenbach@scarsdaleschools.org and/or the Board of Education.   Upcoming Dates & Reminders On Monday, June 15th, the Scarsdale Staff Choir will perform at 7 PM in the SHS Auditorium. We hope to see you there! Schools are closed on Friday, June 19th Early dismissal for students will run from June 22nd-26th June 26th is the last day of school Here is the 2026-27 School Calendar   State Champion & More Athletics! A huge congratulations to Jack Reis, newly crowned NYS SIngles Tennis Champion! The senior team captain went undefeated in the regular season, and captured the state title at the USTA Billie Jean King Tennis Center. Overall, it was another successful spring season. Please see Athletic Director Cindy Parrott's Spring Sports Update #4 for more details, and congratulations to all of this year's Maroon and White award winners!   Celebrate 250 at Wayside Cottage! Wayside Cottage is the place to be on Sunday, June 14th, from 2:00 - 6:00 PM! Hosted by RW250 and the Junior League of Central Westchester, this lively Revolutionary-era tavern experience celebrates the Semiquincentennial (1776-2026) and the 325th anniversary of Scarsdale with music and merriment for all ages. Martha Washington will join us with British General Howe, Patriot Col. John Glover, revolutionary women and soldiers in this authentic 18th-century cottage where the Patriot Varian family faced ever-present danger from Loyalist and British attacks during the war years. Enjoy tavern Music by The Liberty Three. Try your hand at Skittles and Shut the Box with Philipse Manor Hall. Write with a quill pen and meet the local weaver. Be thrilled by musket drills with the 5th NY. Tour the Cottage and the Witness Stones Project honoring the eight enslaved individuals who worked at the cottage. At 4:00 PM, play our original American Revolution Trivia—The Westchester Edition! Gather your team or play alone. Tavern fare and libations for purchase at the Captain Lawrence food truck. Colonial sweets and Flag Day treats for kids, too!   Wishing You A Happy Summer! The Friday Five will be on summer break until late August. On behalf of the faculty and staff of the Scarsdale Public Schools, we wish everyone in our community a fun and relaxing summer, and we look forward to welcoming our students back on September 1st!   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, Jun 12 2026

  • Board Meeting Highlights: Monday, June 8, 2026

    Scarsdale Public Schools RETIREMENT RECOGNITION/BUSINESS MEETING CABINET UPDATES/CONSENT AGENDA Special Meeting/Retirement Recognition : At 5:30 p.m., Suzie Hahn, Board of Education President, convened a Special Meeting to recognize teacher retirements. Dr. Patrick spoke in honor of the  teacher retirees  who have served the District for 320 years collectively, noting, “ These remarkable individuals approached the work of teaching, learning, counseling, and leading as a mission, and as service to our community. Their talent, their decisions, their care, their curricula, and their passions brought the mission to life. They created opportunities for thousands of Scarsdale students to experience the joy and richness of thinking & problem solving, reading & writing, speaking & listening in English and Spanish; researching & synthesizing; hypothesizing & experimenting; playing & collaborating; creating, practicing & performing; and deciding the next step in their life’s journey. On behalf of a grateful Scarsdale community, I thank you all for your distinctive contributions to our students, to our schools, and to our community. ” Ms. Troy spoke a few words about each retiring faculty member, congratulated them, and presented them with the book -  Maybe.  On behalf of the Board, Ms. Hahn expressed heartfelt thanks to each of the retirees stating, “ The impact you have made extends well beyond the classroom and will be felt for years to come in the lives of those you have helped shape. We are deeply grateful for your dedication, your compassion, and the countless ways you have contributed to our school community. While we will miss your presence, we celebrate this exciting new chapter and wish you health, happiness, and every joy in a well-deserved retirement. Thank you for leaving such a lasting legacy.” Business Meeting:  Ms. Hahn called the Business Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m., noting that all Board members were present including the student Board members. Dr. Patrick and members of his Administrative Cabinet were also present.  In her opening comments, Ms. Hahn provided a brief recap of the Board’s annual Retirement Ceremony held earlier in the evening, and she reported that on May 26 th , she attended a joint celebration of Jewish American Heritage Month and Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. She noted, “ It was a joy to be part of an evening honoring our community’s rich heritage and history .   Hearing many of our local elected officials share their personal stories served as a reminder of the importance of coming together, uplifting one another, and celebrating the diversity that strengthens our communities, as well as affirming the common values we all share. Thank you for inviting the Board to this inspirational evening .” Ms. Hahn  also provided information on the 2X2 Meeting she attended with Dr. Patrick, Ms. Brown, and Village leadership on June 2 nd . Topics discussed included  the return of the A-School to the Village, Common Circles, field work improvement updates, security-related issues, and the potential process and timeline for the Freightway project.  Being the last Board Meeting of the school year, Ms. Hahn expressed appreciation to her fellow Board members for all the tremendous work done this year on behalf of our schools, the bond in particular, and to Dr. Patrick, Cabinet members, administrators, and faculty and staff,  for the incredible work they've put in to create a safe, inclusive, joyous learning environment for our students. She added, “ We are One Scarsdale, and I know that your extraordinary efforts will make our school community stronger than ever. ” Dr. Patrick added his welcome to the final Business Meeting of the school year and took the opportunity to reflect on 2025-26 — from Convocation to Graduation. He stressed the importance of modeling what’s possible in public education and building trust. He said, “ We build trust when we ensure our students feel seen, heard, and valued. When they know that they matter to us. When we push them to keep getting better. When we help them set and achieve goals. When we treat them with respect and give them a say. And when we broaden their world.  We also build trust when we listen to each other, share ideas, and collaborate. When we listen to our students and their parents and seek to understand not just what, but why. When we work to make our thinking, and our students thinking, visible. When we communicate what success looks like, and provide the feedback to help students reach it.  And, we build trust when we help our students to become people of integrity, maturity and generous spirit. We know we are making an impact when our students are contributors to the common good, non sibi; and when we hold a firm belief in the strength of our Institution.” Dr. Patrick noted the remarkable successes and significant challenges of the school year and the work ahead. He added, “ Part of the work ahead is figuring out how to constructively listen to one another, and create the conditions in our school community for everyone to be seen, valued, and heard. As we know, these conditions have been undermined, and there is serious work to do to eliminate behaviors that target individuals based on their identities. ” He continued,  “ To that end, I unfortunately have to report that we were made aware of comments added to recent social media posts that involved our students. Many in our community have understandably found the comments deeply hurtful, and offensive. While the incident occurred on a private social media platform outside of school hours, its impact reverberated among our students and families, undermining the sense of safety and belonging that every single student in our district deserves to feel. I must once again reiterate that we completely reject antisemitism, hate, prejudice, discrimination and harassment of any kind and under any circumstances. Our schools must be places where every student—regardless of their race, religion, background, or identity—feels valued, protected, and respected. I also want to be clear that when incidents like this occur, we take action. Our administrators investigate in accordance with our district’s Code of Conduct and policies that address bullying, harassment, discrimination, and misconduct. While we are unable to disclose specific consequences that result from our investigations, I want to reassure you that our district policies are firmly enforced, and that accountability is a vital part of keeping our community safe .” In closing, Dr. Patrick congratulated all of our students on a successful conclusion to the academic year, especially the 5 th  and 8 th  graders and the senior class of 2026. He said, “ I hope we have helped to advance our vision to foster the potential of our students to live well-balanced lives full of meaning, purpose, impact, and joy this year. The excitement of transition to new schools, and for our graduates, the “commencement” of a new chapter of your lives, is something to be savored. These milestones can serve as important points of reflection, so I urge our students to pause and take a quiet moment before your respective ceremonies to reflect on all you have accomplished. An extraordinary future awaits each of you, next year and beyond .” The following  Board members presented reports: Mr. Klein reported that on May 27 th ,  he along with fellow Board members attended a small community event called “Ice Cream for Eid.” Mr. Klein also provided information on the PTC Technology Committee meeting he attended on June 5 th , noting that it was an opportunity to recap the various programs held this year and review the goals of the  Committee for the 2026-27 school year. Ms. Dembitzer reported that on June 1 st , she and Ms. Liu had the opportunity to view the creative work of talented SHS students at the last Art Gallery Show of the season.  Ms. Dembitzer, speaking as the Board liaison to the PTC, reported that she attended the PTC Annual Luncheon on May 20 th  celebrating the work of the PTC/PTA Officers; and on June 8 th , she attended the PTC Transition Meeting which is the first official meeting of the PTC Executive Committee for the new school year. She thanked the outgoing President and Committee for all of their work this year and welcomed the incoming officers. Ms. Liu provided information on the following meetings she attended and upcoming events:  On May 29 th , she attended an SHS Parent Coffee on the District’s approach to AI led by Ms. Crowley and Mr. Yang. On May 28 th , she attended the last Scarsdale Edgemont Family Counseling Services (SFCS) Youth Services Project Partner Meeting. On June 17 th , at 7:30 p.m., the SFCS is hosting an event titled  Seeing the System: Strengthening Connection  at the Scarsdale Public Library. Ms. Brown announced that on Sunday, June 7 th , she attended the Scarsdale Edgemont Girl Scout Gold Award Ceremony along with State and Village officials; and she congratulated the four award recipients saying, “ Thank you for continuing to dedicate yourself to making our world a better place .” The following Student  Board members presented reports: Ms. Eisenberg congratulated newly elected student ex-officio Board member, Nathan Goldfarb, she noted that she is honored to be elected for a second term on the Board of Education, and she provided information on two School Government House Meetings she attended since the last Board meeting. Mr. Mehta reported on the efforts of the SHS Senior Class Government to make the Senior Prom a success on May 28 th ; he provided information on the Annual Senior Day on June 1 st  that started with a yearbook signing, and a panel of students from the Class of 2025 who shared their experiences in college and gave advice, and finished with a meeting with the SHS deans and peers which provided the opportunity for the seniors to read the letters that they wrote Freshman year. Mr. Mehta also reminded the audience that the SHS Class of 2026 Graduation is on June 18 th . In his final meeting as student ex-officio Board member, Mr. Mehta thanked the Board and District Administration for their strong support throughout the year; he commended the community for integrating student voices into the conversation and listening; and he thanked Ms. Eisenberg for navigating their shared journey on the Board together. Cabinet Updates:  Dr. Patrick introduced Cabinet Members to provide the following updates:  Human Resources and Leadership Development : Ms. Troy welcomed and introduced the probationary teachers as presented in the  Personnel Report  in the Board meeting agenda. She also took a moment to honor the retirees just joining the meeting and spoke a few words about each retiree prior to giving them a small token of appreciation.  Technology : As the Data Protection Officer, Ms. Crowley is required to report to the Board any data privacy incidents that occur within the District. She provided an update with information related to a cybersecurity incident that occurred this spring; the details of the breach, and the actions taken, including communications to the impacted families and former students, which included information on how to best protect themselves. Ms. Crowley noted that an  FAQ  can be found in the Board meeting agenda, and she urged community members to email her at  privacy@scarsdaleschools.org  with any questions or concerns. Board members asked questions that were answered by Ms. Crowley. Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment : Dr. McIntosh reported that the 2026 Renaissance STAR Student Reports will be released on June 10 th  to elementary parents. The reports will provide growth metrics, including unified scale scores, percentile ranks, and NYS benchmark categories. He noted that next year, the STAR reports will be shared during the screening windows in the fall, winter, and spring. Board members asked questions that were answered by Dr. McIntosh.  In the absence of Mr. Lennon, Dr. Patrick provided details on the bid opening for the  Brewster Stream dredging project; the discussion of the bid results with the District Facilities Team and GEI Consultants; and the recommendation that the Board reject the bid for the project. He noted that the facilities team and GEI are researching options to improve contractor participation prior to rebidding the work. Further information will be provided at a future meeting. Public Comment:  Members of the community were invited to address the Board. Twelve  people spoke in person. Two people 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 and Discussion:  The Board considered items under the Information/Discussion portion of the agenda: In accordance with  District Policy #6150 , the Board of Education must approve all transfers of funds over $25,000.  In Ms. Zareski’s absence, Dr. Patrick presented the two  budget transfers  that will be presented to the Board for approval later in the meeting. Draft 2026-27 District-wide Safety and Emergency Management Plan : Mr. Rauschenbach provided an overview of the District’s process and State requirements to review and adopt the District-wide Safety & Emergency Management Plan annually. He reviewed the  draft 2026-27 Plan , including amendments to training and review processes, updates to the after-school annex and the maximum temperatures in school annex, and an addition to evacuation drill requirements as mandated by the State. He explained that the evening’s discussion begins the State-required 30-day public comment period on the Plan before another review and discussion on July 15 th  prior to its adoption by the Board. Mr. Rauschenbach encouraged community members to email comments to  Eric Rauschenbach  or the  Board of Education . Board members provided comments and asked questions that Mr. Rauschenbach answered. Due Oct. 1. Dr. Patrick thanked the community members for sharing their feedback and input on the  Draft Guidelines for Student Expression at School-Sponsored Activities  and he reported on the responses received via the form provided, public comment, and additional emails from individuals and groups. Dr. Patrick broadly categorized the input, noting that the concerns outweighed the support overall, and he reviewed the major concerns identified. He stated that the feedback will be taken into consideration in the next iteration of the draft guidelines that will be presented to the Board for further review on July 15 th . Board members asked questions and shared thoughts, statements, and suggested revisions to the guidelines that Dr. Patrick addressed. Cenergistic - Behavioral Energy Savings Program Update : Cenergistic representatives Holly Charlesworth and Dan Smith provided an overview of the program including the utility trends and energy cost profile; the District’s energy program performance and the accomplishments and the objectives met this school year. They provided an energy program update for Greenacres Elementary School, which was highlighted this year, and the goals for the District this summer and throughout the fourth year of the program. Board members asked questions that were answered by Mr. Smith, Ms. Charlesworth, and Nick Ferraro, Director of Facilities. Dr. Patrick presented the  second reading of draft Policy and Regulation #8635 -  Information and Data Privacy, Security Breach, and Notification . With no further revisions recommended, the policy and Exhibit will be presented to the Board for adoption later in the meeting. Mr. Rauschenbach presented the  first reading of Regulation #5285 -  Concussion Management Program and Personal Electronic Devices , and pointed out that the suggested revisions remove the requirement for ImPACT (Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing). He stated the reasons for this change and confirmed that the District will continue to abide by a strict, medically sound, gradual progression for athletes returning to play; and the District’s physician will still have final clearance over return to play decisions.  Mr. Rauschenbach further noted that the revision is to the regulation only — no changes to the policy.   Dr. Patrick reviewed the  2025-26 Annual Gift Report , and the processes in place. He reported that in the 2025-26 school year, the Board received 72 gifts totaling $290,222. On behalf of the District, Dr. Patrick expressed collective gratitude to the PTAs, Maroon and White, and individual donors for the generous gifts. On behalf of the Board, Ms. Hahn echoed Dr. Patrick’s words of thanks and appreciation. Ms. Brown reported that the Board met on June 1 st  to conduct its self-evaluation and identified the following areas for focus and improvement: community outreach and stronger communication, robust conversations, and long-range plans for the District.   Board Leadership and Succession Planning : During the May 11 th  Board Meeting, Ms. Hahn asked Board members to reach out to her with any interest in serving as a Board officer for the 2026-27 school year. As a follow-up, she conveyed her interest in serving as Board President and Ms. Brown expressed an interest in serving another year as Board Vice President. As a reminder, the formal nominations are made and voted on at the Board’s Organizational Meeting on July 15 th .  NYSSBA Area 10 Director :  At the May 11 th Board meeting, the Board discussed a request by Sheryl Brady, the current NYSSBA Area 10 Director, for a letter of nomination to serve another term. Following a brief discussion, the Board reached consensus to submit the letter of nomination. Dr. Patrick reviewed the gift proposals over $1,000 for the Board’s review and discussion and congratulated  Scarsdale’s scholars Sonja Xie and Linda Zhang for earning the award to be used to support excellence in science, math, and/or engineering education. High School              With no further discussion or information requested, the gift will be presented to the              Board for approval at the July 15 th  Board meeting. End-of-Year Tributes : Ms. Brown opened the tributes by thanking Mr. Dugan and Ms. Hahn for their dedication, support, and guidance throughout the school year. All Board members followed suit, including the student members, and echoed these sentiments, expressing gratitude for the leadership of Mr. Dugan, Ms. Hahn, and Ms. Brown, while offering well wishes to outgoing Board members Mr. Klein, Ms. Yusuf, and Mr. Mehta.   Dr. Patrick reiterated the sentiments shared, expressed deep gratitude to the Board leadership and outgoing members, and presented a small token of appreciation to Mr. Klein, Ms. Yusuf, and Mr. Mehta for their service. Action Items The Board approved the  budget transfers , and following a brief overview of the process for the evaluation of the Superintendent, the Board approved  the Superintendent’s contract , Policy and Regulation #8635 -  Information and Data Privacy, Security Breach, and Notification,  and gifts to Edgewood, Greenacres, the District, and the Middle and High Schools .  Hearing From Those Present:  Members of the public were invited to address the Board for a second time. One person spoke in person. No one spoke remotely. The Board adjourned the Business Meeting at 10:00 p.m. and entered into an Executive Session to discuss matters related to the employment history of a particular person(s). 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 Wednesday, July 15, 2026 9:00 A.M.: Organizational/Business Meeting Location: Room 170-172, High School Monday, August 24, 2026 6:00 P.M.: Business Meeting Location: Room 170-172, High School     BOARD & CABINET  Board of Education Suzie Hahn , President Colleen Brown, Vice President Leah Dembitzer James Dugan 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 

    Wednesday, Jun 10 2026

  • Spring Sports Update #4

    SCARSDALE HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS Hello Raider Families: We now have a state champion to celebrate! Tennis player, Jack Reis, is the New York State Singles Champion. This marks the first time Scarsdale has had a singles champion in boys tennis since 1998! Additionally, Dylan Pai and Lucas Yao took fourth place in the New York State Doubles Championships. The team continues its remarkable run at the Team State Championships on Friday at the USTA National Tennis Center in Queens.  The Girls Golf team took third place in the New York State Girls Golf Championships yesterday, with Arwen Dong placing 14th in the state!  Congratulations on a fantastic season! Sam Gao took 10th place at the New York State Boys Golf Championships, so congratulations to him as well! Several of our track athletes will travel to Webster Schroeder High School this weekend to compete in the New York State Outdoor Track and Field Championships.  Those who qualified are: Labrowne Brown - Boys 100m  Alice Nicassio - Girls 200m Charlie Rich - Boys 800m Adriana Pettinelli - Girls 800m and  Anna Van de Broek - Girls High Jump  Relays:  Boys 4x8 (Nate Lynch, Charlie Rich, Brandon Lin, and Yuhan Cruz) - Alternates: Jack Sheridan and Jake Saxon Girls 4x4 (Rachel Rakower, Alice Nicassio, Leia Patel, and Adriana Pettinelli) - Alternates: Ziying Su and Anna Van de Broek We wish the tennis team and our track athletes well in their competition on what’s shaping up to be a very hot weekend.  Thanks, Cindy Parrott

    Tuesday, Jun 09 2026

  • Board Meeting Notice: Monday, June 8 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, June 8, 2026, in Room 170-172 at Scarsdale High School, 2 Brewster Road,  unless noted otherwise .  At 5:30 p.m.,  the Board will convene a Special Meeting to recognize teacher retirements. Immediately following the Special Meeting,  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 budget transfers, the draft 2026-27 District-wide Safety and Emergency Management Plan, the draft Guidelines for Student Expression at School-Sponsored Activities, an update on the Cenergistic program, the second reading of Policy and Regulation #8635 -  Information and Data Privacy, Security Breach, and Notification , the first reading of Regulation #5383 -  Concussion Management Program , the annual gift report for the 2025-26 school year, the Board’s self-evaluation and leadership succession planning, a follow-up discussion regarding the NYSSBA Area 10 Director,  gift proposals over $1,000, and end-of-year tributes; and Action items including budget transfers, the Superintendent’s contract, Policy and Regulation #8635, and gift proposals to Edgewood and Greenacres Elementary Schools, the District, and the Middle and High Schools. 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, Jun 04 2026

  • The Friday Five - May 29, 2026

    May 29, 2026 2026-27 Parent Teacher Conference Schedule The 2026-27 School Calendar has been updated to reflect next year's Parent-Teacher Conference schedule for elementary students. Fall 2026: Friday, December 4 and Friday, December 11 - half-day early dismissal for conferences; Tuesday, December 8 - after school conferences (approx. 3:15-5:15 PM) Spring 2027: Friday, March 12 and Friday, March 19 - half-day early dismissal for conferences (Grades K-2 only); Tuesday, March 16 - after-school conferences (approx. 3:15-5:15 PM) (Grades K-5)   Celebrate the 'Dale's 325th! The Village's Birthday Bash is on Sunday, May 31st, in Chase Park, 9 AM - 1:30 PM. Please join your friends and neighbors for a unique and special celebration of the founding of our village! The event will feature family-friendly festivities, including games, crafts, music, & more! Make crafty keepsakes with the Scarsdale Arts Council Capture the moment in a Strike a Pose photobooth Party with Dave's cast of Characters Groove to music by DJ Al Mixit Create paper flower bouquets with B.Y.O.P.   Melodies for Memories Concert June 11th Join us for Melodies for Memories, a student-led classical music benefit concert presented by the Tri-M Music Honor Society on Thursday, June 11th, from 8:00–9:00 PM in the Scarsdale High School Auditorium. The concert will feature performances by student musicians while raising awareness and support for women’s neurological health research benefiting the Maimonides Women’s Neurology Center. Tickets are $5 for students and $10 for adults, and light refreshments will be provided following the concert.   Heathcote Unveils Schoolwide Agreements Congratulations to Heathcote Elementary on the unveiling of their new Schoolwide Agreements! Led by delegates from each classroom and teacher leaders, the agreements were developed as part of Heathcote's Responsive Classroom goals. Heathcote Huskies work hard everyday to support an environment that is SAFE, KIND, & FAIR. Every student will have the opportunity to add their name to their new "Constitution", forever documenting their role in creating the Heathcote they envision!   Celebrate 250 at Wayside Cottage! Wayside Cottage is the place to be on Sunday, June 14th, from 2 - 6 PM! Hosted by RW250 and the Junior League of Central Westchester, this lively Revolutionary-era tavern experience celebrates the Semiquincentennial (1776-2026) and the 325th anniversary of Scarsdale with music and merriment for all ages. Martha Washington will join us with British General Howe, Patriot Col. John Glover, revolutionary women and soldiers in this authentic 18th-century cottage where the Patriot Varian family faced ever-present danger from Loyalist and British attacks during the war years. Enjoy tavern Music by The Liberty Three. Try your hand at Skittles and Shut the Box with Philipse Manor Hall. Write with a quill pen and meet the local weaver. Be thrilled by musket drills with the 5th NY. Tour the Cottage and the Witness Stones Project honoring the eight enslaved individuals who worked at the cottage. At 4 p.m., play our original American Revolution Trivia—The Westchester Edition! Gather your team or play alone. Tavern fare and libations for purchase at the Captain Lawrence food truck. Colonial sweets and Flag Day treats for kids, too!   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 29 2026

  • Revised: Special Board Meeting Notice: Monday, June ...

    Scarsdale Public Schools Board Meeting Notice The Board of Education of the Scarsdale Union Free School District will convene a Special Meeting  on Monday, June 1, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.  in Room 170-172 at Scarsdale High School, 2 Brewster Road.   Robert Klein will be attending the meetings virtually due to extraordinary circumstances according to  Policy 2340 - Notice of Meetings  and  2340-E - Board Meeting Video Conferencing Procedures . To view the Board convening the Special Meeting, click  here . It is anticipated that the Board will enter into an Executive Session to discuss the employment history of a particular person(s).      To view the Board returning to open session, click  here .  For additional information, contact the District Clerk at   hadams@scarsdaleschools.org .

    Thursday, May 28 2026

  • Looking for games to watch this weekend? Spring Spor...

    SCARSDALE HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS Good morning, If you are looking for things to do this long weekend, please consider supporting some of our teams as they compete in postseason play. Friday, May 22 : Girls Lacrosse will travel to North Rockland for a 3:00 game. Boys Tennis Finals at Harrison High School at 4:30. Jack Reis is competing for the Individual title, and Dylan Pai and Lucas Yao are competing for the doubles team. Come watch some very high-level tennis! Baseball at Mamaroneck High School at 4:30 for a semifinal matchup. Saturday, May 23 : Softball vs Port Chester at Supply Field at 9:00 Flag Football competes in the Section Finals at 10:30 at Lakeland High School. There is a $10 fee for admission. Tickets can be purchased online using this link .  Mobile tickets only will be accepted and screenshots are not acceptable. Cash sales are available on site, but advance mobile tickets can expedite entry. Sunday and Monday - no games scheduled. Tuesday, May 27 : The Boys Tennis Team Tournament starts at home on the tennis courts at 3:30. Boys Lacrosse will take on Lakeland/Panas at home at 5:00. Boys Golf Individual Finals continue at Centennial Golf Club all day. Wednesday, May 28 : The Boys Tennis Team Tournament continues at our home courts at 3:30. Girls Golf will have its Individual Finals at Whippoorwill Golf Club all day. Other games may be scheduled on Tuesday and Wednesday, depending upon prior performance of some teams. Thanks and we hope to see you come out to support our athletes. Enjoy the long holiday weekend. Cindy Parrott Athletic Director

    Friday, May 22 2026