Meilisa Arlt

This document outlines the strategic roadmap process for the Distrito Escolar de la Ciudad de New Rochelle. It focuses on developing a student-centered future by engaging stakeholders and reviewing the district's vision, mission, and fundamental beliefs. The plan details a theory of action to foster innovative learning environments, engaged parents, and community support, aiming to educate and nurture the whole child. The process involves listening tours, design teams, implementation, and defining strategies, tactics, and metrics.

The committee discussed strategies to display and celebrate the achievements of a 1.6 million dollar bond project, emphasizing the importance of informing the community about building upgrades. They also reviewed the Master Library system for work orders, addressed updates to the district health and safety portal, and deliberated on the legal prohibition of door stops in classroom buildings per fire and property maintenance codes. Additionally, the committee addressed the PA system issues at Ward school and inquired about the future of the Huguenot Academy lease.

The meeting featured an anti-bullying seminar hosted by guest speakers specializing in student assistance services and adolescent counseling. The presentation covered the definition of bullying and cyberbullying, the distinction between conflict and bullying, the impact of microaggressions, and the importance of social connectivity as a protective factor for youth. Strategies for parents to recognize warning signs of bullying and how to engage in open conversations with their children about social challenges were also discussed.

The meeting focused on the budget development process for the 2024-2025 school year. Discussions covered the district's vision, mission, and equity vision statement, as well as core beliefs. Key budgetary topics included shifts in budget approaches to prioritize cost savings, enrollment projections based on BOCES data, per-pupil allocations, and variables affecting revenue such as tax levy limits, state aid, and grant funding. Additionally, the Board reviewed expenditure increases related to retirement rates, health insurance, and contract renewals, and established a timeline for future budget work sessions.

This document outlines the details of Budget Work Session #7 for The City School District of New Rochelle. It covers the district's vision, mission, and equity statements, and references a strategic roadmap with pillars including student learning, superb staff, safe and supportive schools, and resource management. The session reviews the financial landscape from 2020-2024, current budget variables, and proposes specific actions for the 2025-2026 budget, such as requesting a 3.95% tax levy increase, reducing contracted services and overtime, implementing staggered elementary school schedules, balancing class sizes, and a workforce reduction of up to 200 positions, all aimed at addressing a significant budget gap and planning for future financial stability.