Yonkers Public Schools Board Of Education Stated Meeting
The board meeting featured presentations honoring the Administrator of the Year and the Yonkers Montessori Academy girls basketball team. Significant discussion occurred regarding the 2026-2027 proposed budget, which addresses long-term structural deficits, declining enrollment, and planned school closures and reconfigurations. Community members provided public comments regarding school closures and configurations. The board approved several resolutions, including the closure of School 21, changes to school configurations for other facilities, a multi-year ELA curriculum contract, and various capital project awards and authorizations. Additionally, the board authorized an increase in the athletics transportation contract and a state aid advance.