Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Dara Berkwits’s organization
Oct 8, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Mahopac Central School District Work Session Regular Meeting
The board conducted a work session and regular meeting during which they addressed administrative and financial matters. Key actions included accepting donations for various school field trips and facilities, approving Memorandums of Agreement with teachers' and public service unions, and finalizing an employment agreement for the Director of Facilities. The board also authorized several educational service agreements for students, approved athletic merger programs, and sanctioned specific class trips. Furthermore, the board allocated funds to the Capital Reserve, awarded a bus parts bid, approved engineering consulting services, denied a transportation appeal, and accepted a comprehensive series of monthly financial, audit, and warrant reports covering June, July, and August.
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Capital Project Ad Hoc Committee Ad Hoc Committee Meeting
The committee reviewed completed summer facility maintenance and construction projects across various schools. Discussions focused on the 2024 building condition survey results, highlighting necessary bathroom and HVAC upgrades. Infrastructure improvement plans were categorized into two phases, covering gym floors, auditorium upgrades, roofing, and safety enhancements. Additionally, the committee addressed specific concerns regarding roof leak repairs, the building survey process conducted by Tetra Tech, and potential security risks related to a nearby bike trail.
Sep 3, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Board of Education of the Mahopac Central School District Work Session
The Board of Education discussed educational reforms, including the 'Portrait of a Graduate' initiative and upcoming changes to the New York State diploma system. Key actions included the reinstatement of the High School EMT program, acceptance of several donations from local PTOs and community organizations, and the approval of various agreements for educational services, tutoring, and collaborative prekindergarten programs. Additionally, the Board authorized architectural projects for school facilities, accepted a proposal for Flexible Savings Account plans, awarded bus parts bids, and approved agreements with the Putnam County Sheriff's Department for school resource and patrol officers. Financial resolutions included the transfer of funds from the tax certiorari reserve to the general fund and the appointment of the school district physician.
Jun 10, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Curriculum Committee Meeting
The meeting featured a presentation on K-5 curricular coherence, detailing support for curriculum development through teacher professional development, administrator collaboration, and research-based systems. Discussions centered on a three-circle framework encompassing curriculum, instruction, and assessment to ensure consistency across elementary buildings. The committee reviewed a data-driven approach utilizing assessment tools such as ESGI, STAR, running records, and writing assessments to monitor student progress. Additionally, the team addressed the work of literacy and math committees in developing scope and sequence documents and targeted standards, presenting evidence of consistent progress in Tier 1 programming.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
