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The Friday Five - May 16, 2025
May 15, 2025 Budget Vote & Election Tuesday The 2025-26 Budget Vote & Board Election will take place on TUESDAY, MAY 20 from 7 am to 9 pm at Scarsdale Middle School, 134 Mamaroneck Ave, Scarsdale, NY. The $191,504,833 proposed budget reflects a 3.4% tax levy increase, and results in an estimated 1.77% tax rate increase for Scarsdale, and a -0.23% decrease for Mamaroneck strip residents. Plenty of parking will be available. We hope you will participate! Math, Joy, & Non-Sibi @ GA Last week was Math Week at Greenacres, an initiative that grew out of our STI course, Building a Math Community at Greenacres. The week was filled with meaningful, hands-on learning experiences across all grade levels. On Thursday morning, the entire school community gathered to watch over 1,400 cereal boxes topple in a domino-style chain reaction . In partnership with the Community Service Committee, all 1,400+ boxes were donated to the Kol Ami Food Pantry, supporting families in need throughout our broader community. Art & Math @ Edgewood Last week was a busy one at Edgewood, as Mr. Fitzpatrick hosted the annual Art Show, and students geared up for the Edgewood Fair by flexing their problem solving muscles in a "Math Stroll & Solve." Ms. Brown, Mr. Cadalzo, and Ms. Drapek organized this exciting camp-themed experience that got students outside and moving around campus, engaging their brains and their bodies. Click here to see a few pictures from these events. Congratulations to Edgewood's artists and mathematicians! Elementary Math Website The Curriculum Office has developed and launched an updated K-5 Math Website . The site was launched last week and is located on the Elementary Curriculum page . The site includes grade-by-grade scope and sequence information, along with parent letters and replay videos that review essential math concepts. There are also links to practice resources, and presentations including the Elementary Math Update provided this past Monday night. NYS Youth Council The New York State Governor’s Youth Council engages youth in state government and creates a platform for their voices to be heard by policymakers. Members of the NYS Governor’s Youth Council offer solutions to key issues facing young people in NYS to the Governor and other policymakers, including how to have better outreach and communication strategies to young people. Residents of Westchester County are invited to apply by June 4, 2025, via the Application Portal . Do you have a question, or a suggestion for the Friday Five? Email publicinformation@scarsdaleschools.org Join our community email list! Scarsdale Public Schools 2 Brewster Road Scarsdale, NY 10583 914-721-2410 www.scarsdaleschools.org
Friday, May 16 2025
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Board Meeting Highlights: Monday, May 12, 2025
Scarsdale Public Schools SPECIAL MEETINGS/TENURE APPOINTMENTS/STATUTORY BUDGET HEARING Special Meeting : At 5:00 p.m., Suzie Hahn, Board of Education President, convened a Special Meeting with Board liaisons and volunteer groups. The group discussed their experiences this year and what the Board can do to support the work of the groups and their mission. Special Meeting : At 6:00 p.m., Ms. Hahn convened a Special Meeting. The Board entered into an Executive Session to discuss matters related to the employment history of a particular person(s). Special Meeting/Tenure Recommendations : At 6:30 p.m., Ms. Hahn convened a Special Meeting for the conferral of tenure, noting that all Board members were present including Dr. Patrick and members of his Administrative Cabinet. In recognition of School Principal’s Day, Teacher Appreciation Week, and National School Nurses Week, Dr. Patrick acknowledged the incredible work of every one of our teachers, nurses, principals, assistant principals, and all those in supporting roles who complement the work of our educators to make our schools such a special place for children to learn and grow. He also thanked the PTAs who expressed gratitude and appreciation for our faculty in fun and festive ways. Dr. Patrick provided a brief background of the tenure process and the significant accomplishment earned after completing a rigorous probationary period; and he acknowledged the 22 teachers, 2 guidance counselors, 1 school psychologist, and 1 administrator that have been recommended for tenure. Ms. Troy and President Hahn, on behalf of the Board, also commented on the incredibly dedicated educators and their remarkable achievement of attaining tenure, and they congratulated the candidates. A ceremony followed with District and Building leaders sharing a few words about each candidate that exemplify the skills, heart, and talent they bring to Scarsdale students and the community. The Board voted unanimously to grant tenure to the following: Name School Tenure Area Name School Tenure Area Bellas Tsouristakis, Jennifer SMS Counseling Lanfredi, Carolyn SHS Psychology Candullo, Frank SHS Social Studies Moscoso Bueno, Fernanda SHS Foreign Language Cannone, Michael SMS Mathematics Paul, Ethan SHS English Catania, John SHS Art Pecora, Danielle SMS Social Work Davidson, Kelsey HE Elementary Quentin, Caroline SMS Agriculture Felix, John FM/ED Phys. Education Tagliaferri, Amanda FM Elementary Frazin, Shana SMS Library Media Towle, Jessica SHS Science Garrelick, Gerri-Ann FM Elementary Vella, Brittany SMS Mathematics Gundling, Amanda SHS Music Visconti, Andrew SHS Science Heffernan, Sarah QR/HE Gen. Spec. Ed. Widelec, Ron SHS Social Studies Hench, Jennifer SHS Art Yang, William DW K/12 Coord. Dig. Learning & Lit. Kerrigan, Kristin SHS Counseling Zeliger, Daniel SHS English Lakhaney, Aly SHS Social Studies Zeller, Brian SHS Music Statutory Budget Hearing : At 7:23 p.m., Ms. Hahn convened the Statutory Budget Hearing, noting that all Board members were present including Dr. Patrick and members of his Administrative Cabinet. Dr. Patrick provided the highlights and key accomplishments of the proposed 2025-26 budget and he noted the following important information and pertinent dates: Budget information and details can be found at scarsdaleschools.org/budget . Voting information can be found on the District website /Voter Information icon. May 13: Deadline to register to vote. May 13: Deadline for Absentee & Early Mail applications by mail. May 19: Deadline for Absentee & Early Mail applications in person. May 20: Deadline for completed absentee and early mail ballots, by 5:00 PM May 20: Budget Vote and Board Election from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM, SMS Gym Members of the live and virtual audiences were invited for public comment on the 2025-26 proposed budget. Two people spoke in person. One person spoke remotely. Wrap-Up Items : In response to a comment, Mr. Lennon provided clarification on the EV bus component in the proposed 2025-26 budget and provided information on the District’s contract with Highland Electric Fleets. BUSINESS MEETING/CABINET UPDATES/CONSENT AGENDA Business Meeting: Ms. Hahn called the Business Meeting to order at 7:39 p.m., noting that all Board members were present as well as Dr. Patrick and members of his Administrative Cabinet. Ms. Hahn provided a brief recap of the earlier meeting with Board liaisons and volunteer groups. She thanked the leaders of CHILD, Maroon and White, PT Council, the Scarsdale Action for Youth (SAY), the Safe Coalition, Scarsdale Edgemont Family Counseling Service, and the Scarsdale Schools Education Foundation for attending the meeting and sharing their organization’s important work this year. Ms. Hahn also spoke about the earlier tenure ceremony where 26 faculty members received tenure and on behalf of the Board, she extended sincerest congratulations to those who attained tenure. Ms. Hahn reminded community members to vote next Tuesday, May 20 th , at the Middle School Gym from 7:00 am to 9:00 pm; she thanked the PTC, PTAs, CHILD, LWVS, and the Greenacres Parent Association for inviting members of the Board and District administration to attend their meetings and speak about the budget and answer questions; and she thanked Dr. Patrick , Mr. Lennon, Mr. Rauschenbach, and Board members for participating in these events. In closing, Ms. Hahn provided a quick update on the process thus far for selecting student ex-officio Board members for the 2025-26 school year. She thanked the students who applied for this new role and reported that 4 juniors and 4 sophomores were vetted by the SHS student government for a general student election on Tuesday, May 20 th . She noted that 1 rising senior and 1 rising junior will be elected to serve as student members of the Board, beginning July 1, 2025, and she thanked the SHS Student Government, Principal Bonamo, and faculty advisors for their work in this process. Dr. Patrick added his welcome and started his remarks by wishing Dr. McIntosh and Mr. Bonamo well, as they both were unable to attend the meeting due to personal matters. He provided a brief review of items on the evening’s agenda and an overview of the Tri-State Consortium that will be held later this week. The focus of the 3-day visit will be on our essential question, “ To what extent do our assessments align with our values as a community, as defined through the Strategic Plan ?” Dr. Patrick said, “ We look forward to getting helpful feedback at this very early stage in the implementation of our strategic plan which is of course centered on the big ideas for learning, living, and leading.” In closing, Dr. Patrick spoke about the State budget that was adopted last week, stating, “ I am happy to report that Scarsdale’s Foundation Aid number matches the Governor's proposal of a 2% increase, and reflects what we budgeted for 2025-26 to the dollar. Expense-based aids are down by $8,526 based on various +'s and -'s. Our proposed budget reflects an aid amount above the State's aid run (after removing UPK, a program we do not have) because the BOCES projection by the State does not reflect all of the expenses we expect to incur this year. Therefore, since the latest aid run is only $8,525 less than our proposed budget, we believe our proposed budget remains reasonable and attainable ." In Board members' reports, Ms. Dembitzer reported that on April 23 rd , she and Ms. Hahn attended the NYSSBA webinar Leading Together - Welcoming and Supporting Student Leadership on your Board to help school districts successfully welcome their new student Board members. Ms. Dembitzer also reported that she and Ms. Hahn hosted a Board Coffee on April 24 th and topics of discussion included the hours of the SHS Math Center and the draft policy for students and electronic devices, among others. Cabinet Updates: Dr. Patrick introduced Cabinet Members to provide the following updates: Business/Operations : Mr. Lennon provided updates on the following: Food Service Program : Following a review by the Food Service Committee and PTAs, the District will return to using My School Bucks as the primary source of funding for student meal accounts in grades K-12. We will continue to use the Nutrislice platform for all pre-ordered meals in September. Meals will be manually entered into My School Bucks daily. This adjustment will improve the ordering process for elementary parents, maintain safety for students with food allergies and dietary restrictions, and reduce the credit card fees charged to the program. Mr. Lennon provided a brief overview of the State’s Universal Free School Meals Program which is part of the newly enacted 2025-26 State budget; and the preliminary processes that the District will have to go through to take advantage of the program. He noted that though there will not be universal free meals in Scarsdale in September, the District’s Food Service Team will work to better understand the requirements of this new option and determine the next steps for the possibility of implementing them in the future. A formal ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly renovated High School Auditorium was held on April 28 th . It is anticipated that the remaining ‘punch-list’ items to finalize the project will be completed this summer. The roof replacement project in the High School band room was completed over spring break. The District received (13) bidders for the Heathcote chimney repair project. The three lowest bids were reviewed by BBS Architects and the District Facilities team. It was determined that the bid will be awarded to OK Construction Corp., which will be presented to the Board for approval later in the meeting. Mr. Lennon announced the retirement of Mike Paterra, Director of Facilities, effective June 2025. Mr. Lennon noted that Mr. Paterra has served the District for 36 years and will be greatly missed. Human Resources and Leadership Development : Ms. Troy welcomed and introduced probationary appointments on the Certified Personnel Report for the 2025-26 school year including the recommendation to appoint Dr. Lori Leibowitz as Assistant Principal at Fox Meadow Elementary School. Public Comment: Members of the community were invited to address the Board. No one spoke in person or remotely. Written Communications: Mr. Dugan reported the Board had received (18) messages since the April 7 th Board Meeting, 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: Kevin Walsh, BBS Architects, provided an update on the work of the Capital Projects Steering Committee and answered questions submitted by Board members. Mr. Walsh noted that he will present a more extensive update at the June Board meeting, including the charge of the committee, and the input received from students on a potential 2026 Bond Referendum. Lisa Zareski, District Treasurer, presented the Treasurer’s Report for March 2025 , the Revenue Status Report , and the Appropriation Status Summary Report . Ms. Zareski answered Board member's questions regarding the reports. 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. Education Report: Year-End-Updates on Elementary Math and the Rolling Gradebook : Laura Weiss, High School Assistant Principal, presented the SHS Assessment Committee Update and answered questions submitted by Board members. Dr. Patrick presented the report: Impacts from Feedback Related to Elementary Mathematics . Dr. Patrick addressed the questions and comments submitted by Board members. The video of the presentation can be viewed here . Ms. Hahn presented the third reading of draft Policy 2245 - Ex Officio Student Board of Education Member and Exhibit. Board members discussed the policy and exhibit, however, no further revisions were recommended, therefore, they will be presented to the Board for adoption at the June 9 th Board meeting. Dr. Patrick presented the second reading of Draft Policy 5695 - Students and Personal Electronic Devices noting the new revisions made to the policy to comply with Education Law §2803, as described in the background information of the Board meeting agenda. Board members asked questions, sought clarification on the implementation of the new policy, and discussed advocacy opportunities and the timing of such. The policy will be presented to the Board for another reading on June 9 th , and provided no further revisions are recommended, the policy will be presented to the Board for adoption. Westchester Putnam School Board Association (WPSBA) Administrative Budget and Board of Directors Slate, 2025-26 : Mr. Schulhof, speaking as the WPSBA Board liaison, provided information regarding the District’s relationship with WPSBA and the services they provide. He then presented the 2025-26 proposed budget and Nominating Committee slate that will be presented to the Board for approval later in the meeting. Ms. Hahn provided background information on the annual process for Board succession for Board Officers for the upcoming school year as stated in Policy 2220 - Board Officers . She asked her fellow Board members to reach out with any interest in serving as an officer. An update will be provided before the July 1 st Organizational Meeting. Ms. Hahn provided a brief overview of the Board’s process for evaluating the Superintendent annually, as outlined in Board Policy 0320 - Evaluation of the Superintendent . She also reviewed the two formal feedback structures in place, the 2024-25 Superintendent Goals and Evaluation instrument, and noted that the Board used the online platform SuperEval again this year. Dr. Patrick reviewed the gift proposals over $1,000 for the Board’s review and discussion: Edgewood Elementary School Fox Meadow Elementary School Fox Meadow Elementary School Greenacres Elementary School High School SHS Athletics Quaker Ridge Elementary School With no further discussion or information requested, the gifts will be presented to the Board for approval at the June 9 th Board meeting. Action Items The Board approved the 2025-26 District Safety and Emergency Management Plan , the 2025-26 WPSBA Administrative Budget and Board of Directors Slate , budget transfers, and gift proposals to Edgewood and Fox Meadow Elementary Schools. Hearing From Those Present: Members of the public were invited to address the Board. No one spoke in person, two people spoke remotely. Follow-Up Items: In response to a comment about an elementary math survey, Dr. Patrick shared that the parent survey is forthcoming and the evening’s presentation referenced other forms of feedback. Adjournment: The Board adjourned the meeting at 10:03 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, May 20, 2025 7:00 A.M. - 9:00 P.M.: Budget Vote & Board Elections Location: Scarsdale Middle School Gymnasium Monday, June 2, 2025 5:30 P.M.: Special Meeting/Executive Session, if needed Location: Room 170-172, High School Monday, June 9, 2025 5:30 P.M.: Retirement Recognition Location: Room 170-172, High School 6:00 P.M.: Business Meeting Location: Room 170-172, High School Tuesday, July 1, 2025 9:00 A.M.: Organizational & Business Meeting Location: Room 170-172, High School BOARD & CABINET Board of Education Suzie Hahn, President James Dugan, Vice Pres. Colleen Brown Leah Dembitzer Robert Klein Ron Schulhof 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 Meghan Troy, Asst. Supt. for Human Resources and Leadership Development William Yang, K-12 Coordinator of Digital Literacy & Learning
Wednesday, May 14 2025
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Friday Five - May 9, 2025
May 9, 2025 11 Days & Counting! The annual Budget Vote and Board Election is May 20, 2025. Here are some key reminders: -Deadline to register to vote: TUESDAY 5/13 -Deadline for Absentee & Early Mail applications: TUESDAY 5/13 (mail) or MONDAY 5/19 (in person) -Deadline for completed ballots: TUESDAY 5/20 5:00 PM Budget information and details can be found here . We hope you will participate in this important civic event! SAY Key Campaign On Monday, Scarsdale Action for Youth launched their Parents KEY Campaign focused on key messages for parents about the dangers of teen alcohol use. Their six key messages are: (1) Why Alcohol is Dangerous for Teens; (2) Scarsdale Youth Drink More than the National Average; (3) Parents Need to Take Action; (4) Lock Up Your Liquor; (5) Social Hosting is Illegal; and (6) Fake IDs are a Felony. Scarsdale Action for Youth aims to empower youth and families to make safe and healthy decisions. Education Updates @ 5/12 BOE Meeting Monday's BOE meeting will start with the conferral of tenure to 26 outstanding Scarsdale Educators. During the business meeting that follows, Dr. Edgar McIntosh will present updates in response to faculty and community feedback regarding our elementary math curriculum. After that, Mr. Ken Bonamo will share updates on the work of the SHS Assessment Committee related to rolling gradebook and online gradebook for the 25-26 school year. The meeting will also include an update on the work of the Capital Projects Steering Committee . Please tune in! NY Assembly Summer Reading Challenge Assemblywoman Amy Paulin wants our young readers to know about the Assembly Summer Reading Challenge . This annual initiative, created by the New York State Assembly, encourages students to keep their reading skills sharp over the summer. Students who read for at least 15 minutes a day for 40 days during the summer will be recognized with an official certificate from Assemblywoman Paulin celebrating their achievement. State Budget & Device Ban Update On Thursday night, the NYS Legislature passed the 2025-26 state budget. Fortunately, Scarsdale's school aid figures came in as expected at a level consistent with what is included in the Board's adopted budget. Also adopted Thursday evening were several non-spending items, including the anticipated bell-to-bell device ban for schools. This bill adds a new section to the Education Law, effective with the 2025-26 school year, requiring Boards of Education to adopt a policy, "prohibiting the use of internet-enabled devices by students during the school day anywhere on school grounds." The Board of Education has been working on a policy in anticipation of this new law, and will continue discussing the policy at the Monday, May 13, business meeting. Do you have a question, or a suggestion for the Friday Five? Email publicinformation@scarsdaleschools.org Join our community email list! Scarsdale Public Schools 2 Brewster Road Scarsdale, NY 10583 914-721-2410 www.scarsdaleschools.org
Friday, May 09 2025
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Board Meeting Notice: Monday, May 12, 2025
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 12, 2025, 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 High School Learning Commons. At 6:00 p.m., the Board will convene a Special Meeting. It is anticipated that the Board will enter into an Executive Session to discuss matters related to the employment history of a particular person(s). Please note : Following the Executive Session, it may be necessary to delay the start of the Special Meeting for approximately 5 minutes for the audiovisual and technical setup. At 6:30 p.m., the Board will convene a Special Meeting to present the Tenure Recommendations for 2025. The Board will act on the recommendations of the Superintendent to confer tenure for the individuals presented. At 7:00 p.m., the Board will hold a Statutory Budget Hearing on the 2025-26 Proposed Budget. Immediately following the Statutory Budget Hearing, 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 an update from the Capital Projects Steering Committee, a Treasurer’s Report, budget transfers, an Education Report: Year-End-Update - Elementary Math and the Rolling Gradebook , the third reading of Policy 2245 - Ex-Officio Student Member of the Board of Education, the second reading of Policy 5695 - Students and Personal Electronic Devices , the first reading of Policy 8113 - Extreme Heat Condition Days , the 2025-26 WPSBA Administrative Budget and Board of Directors slate, a Board discussion on Board leadership and succession planning, the Superintendent evaluation process, and gift proposals over $1,000; and Action items including the 2025-26 District-wide Safety and Emergency Management Plan, the WPSBA administrative budget and Board of Directors slate, budget transfers, and gift proposals to Edgewood and Fox Meadow Elementary Schools. Please note : The meetings will be live-streamed online at SPS-TV , and public comment will take place 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 08 2025
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The Friday Five - May 2, 2025
May 2, 2025 2025-26 Insight - Budget Edition Insight: A Guide to the Scarsdale Schools' 2025-26 Proposed Budget is scheduled to be mailed out to our community next week, but you can get your electronic copy here . The Insight provides a comprehensive overview of the proposed budget, what it accomplishes, and the breakdown of expenditures by major functional area. It contains everything you need to learn about the budget and make your voting plan for the May 20th Budget Vote and Board Election. Early & Absentee Ballot Applications Applications for early mail and absentee ballots for the May 20, 2025, School Budget Vote and Board Election are available now. Applications may be emailed or personally delivered. To receive your ballot by mail, the District Clerk must receive your completed application by May 13, 2025. To pick up your ballot in person, the application must be emailed or personally delivered by Monday, May 19, 2025. Completed ballots must be received in the office of the District Clerk by 5:00 p.m. on May 20, 2025. Location : 2 Brewster Road, Scarsdale, NY 10583. May 12 - Tenure Night & Education Report The next school board meeting will take place on Monday, May 12 starting at 6:30 PM in room 170 of SHS. The Board will take action on the 2025 tenure recommendations, and hold the annual statutory budget hearing. There will also be an education report in which Dr. Edgar McIntosh will deliver updates on elementary mathematics and Mr. Ken Bonamo will discuss the outcomes of the rolling gradebook evaluation and plans for an online student grade portal in 2025-26. Auditorium Ribbon Cutting The official ribbon cutting for the newly renovated SHS Auditorium took place this past Monday in advance of our first spring concert. Not surprisingly, the highlight of the joyous occasions were the incredible performances of our Symphonic and Chamber Orchestras. This event was followed by our spring Band and Choral performances as well. A special thank you to our partners at Friends of Music and the Arts for supporting our performing artists and helping make the evening extra special! Student Athletes in Raider Reporter Since the closure of the Scarsdale Inquirer last year, Todd Sliss has been filling the local sports coverage gap with a weekly publication called the Raider Panther Reporter . Each edition features student athletes from Scarsdale and Edgemont High Schools, and includes pictures and stories. If you don't already follow the Raider Panther Reporter, click here to subscribe and support our student athletes and local journalism! Do you have a question, or a suggestion for the Friday Five? Email publicinformation@scarsdaleschools.org Join our community email list! Scarsdale Public Schools 2 Brewster Road Scarsdale, NY 10583 914-721-2410 www.scarsdaleschools.org
Friday, May 02 2025
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Spring Community Coffee with Scarsdale Board Members...
Scarsdale Public Schools Coffee with Board Members Join members of the Scarsdale Board of Education for a casual coffee gathering. Ask questions, share opinions, and gain clarity on activities around the District. Board members will share summaries of their experiences and conversations with the full Board. Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2025 Time: 7:00 - 8:00 Location: Room 170-172, Scarsdale High School
Monday, Apr 28 2025
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Friday Five - April 25, 2025
April 25, 2025 New Partnership w/ Kids' B.A.S.E. Scarsdale Public Schools & Kids' B.A.S.E. are excited to announce the expansion of the Kids' B.A.S.E. after-school program . For the 2025-2026 school year KBLS will pilot an expansion of the current Kids’ B.A.S.E program to offer after school care at Edgewood and Greenacres for students at those locations. Students from Quaker Ridge, Heathcote and Fox Meadow will continue to have access to the After School Program at the KBLS location. Registration information can be found on the KBLS website kbls.org SHS Auditorium Ribbon Cutting The Scarsdale community is invited to join us for an opening reception for our newly renovated High School Auditorium on Monday, April 28, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. immediately preceding the orchestra concert. Brief remarks will be followed by an opportunity to tour the space and enjoy the concert. All members of the community are invited to attend. Early & Absentee Ballot Applications Applications for early mail and absentee ballots for the May 20, 2025, School Budget Vote and Board Election are available now. Applications may be emailed or personally delivered. To receive your ballot by mail, the District Clerk must receive your completed application by May 13, 2025. To pick up your ballot in person, the application must be emailed or personally delivered by Monday, May 19, 2025. Completed ballots must be received in the office of the District Clerk by 5:00 p.m. on May 20, 2025. Location : 2 Brewster Road, Scarsdale, NY 10583. Greenacres Pedestrian Safety The Village of Scarsdale is seeking feedback from Greenacres residents regarding a potential traffic and pedestrian safety improvement on Sage Terrace, between Brewster Road and Putnam Road. In response to concerns about pedestrian safety, the Village is considering converting this section from a two-way street to a one-way street. Community input is important to help evaluate the potential impacts and guide next steps. Please consider sharing your views by completing the form at scarsdale/gov/GNA . It Ends With Us : A Film Discussion Join Scarsdale Safe Coalition and its partners on April 30th at 7 PM at the Scarsdale Public Library for their spring program, "It Ends With Us: A Film Discussion." Led by Youth Outreach Workers from SFCS, the discussion will include the film's representation of domestic violence and whether it accurately portrays the complexities involved. A live stream option is available for those who cannot attend in person. This event is open to all Scarsdale residents aged 13 and older. Register at https://www.scarsdalelibrary.org . For more information, reach out to SAFE Coalition Coordinator Millie Chatelain, LMHC, at mchatelain@sfcsinc.org . Do you have a question, or a suggestion for the Friday Five? Email publicinformation@scarsdaleschools.org Join our community email list! Scarsdale Public Schools 2 Brewster Road Scarsdale, NY 10583 914-721-2410 www.scarsdaleschools.org
Friday, Apr 25 2025
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Board Meeting Notice: Monday, April 28, 2025
Scarsdale Public Schools Board Meeting Notice The Board of Education of the Scarsdale Union Free School District will convene a Special Meeting on Monday, April 28, 2025, at 6:00 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 collective bargaining negotiations. To view the Board returning to open session, click here . For additional information, contact the District Clerk, at hadams@scarsdaleschools.org .
Thursday, Apr 24 2025
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Board Meeting Notice: Tuesday, April 22, 2025
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 22, 2025, 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 2025-2026 Estimated Administrative Budget and the election of three 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 .
Friday, Apr 18 2025