Miriam J Freedman-Carmen

The board conducted its annual organizational and business meeting, which included the election of board officers and the administration of oaths of office to newly elected members. Key actions taken included the adoption of the Board Policy Manual, appointment of various district officers, personnel, and consultants for the upcoming school year, and the establishment of district depositories and petty cash funds. The board also adopted defense and indemnification provisions, reviewed the code of conduct, and authorized various agreements, including food service and maintenance contracts. Additionally, the board approved the 2026-27 tax levy, reviewed budget transfers, and discussed preliminary plans for the superintendent's evaluation and board goals.

The board meeting included a retirement ceremony for faculty members. Key business actions included the appointment of certified and non-certified personnel, acceptance of the May 2026 claims audit report, and establishment of pay rates and annual agreements for non-union administrators and staff. The board also authorized the abolition of a technical support specialist position due to reorganization, extended a probationary period for a middle school principal, and addressed several maintenance and technology contracts, including bid rejections and project approvals. Additionally, the board approved a budget revision, the superintendent's employment agreement, a memorandum of agreement with the secretarial association, and adopted a new policy regarding ex officio student board members. Several gift proposals for various schools were also accepted, supporting projects such as an outdoor learning space, dance programs, field trips, sensory paths, and multimedia studio equipment.

The Board conducted several sessions including a meeting with volunteer groups, a tenure recommendation session, a statutory budget hearing, and a business meeting. Key discussion topics included the proposed 2026-27 district budget and upcoming budget vote details. The Board approved tenure recommendations and various personnel appointments for certified and non-certified staff. Additional actions involved the approval of claims audit reports, budget amendments for elementary teaching positions and tax certiorari reserves, and the appointment of the budget vote chair. The Board also reviewed several gift proposals for district schools, discussed student speech and dress guidelines, and addressed public concerns regarding district incidents, curriculum, and leadership. Furthermore, the Board voted on the WPSBA administrative budget and director slate, and authorized support for the Lower Hudson Education Coalition petition and public school sports tournaments.

The Board of Education reviewed the tentative 2026-27 administrative budget for the Southern Westchester Board of Cooperative Educational Services (SWBOCES) and held an election for SWBOCES Trustees. The Board adopted a resolution to approve the 2026-2027 estimated administrative budget for SWBOCES in the amount of $14,191,628.00 and cast votes for vacancies on the SWBOCES Board of Trustees. Additionally, the Board approved a contract for occupational therapy services through Soliant to support student needs as outlined in 504 plans and Individual Education Plans.

This document details the Scarsdale Public Schools' proposed 2018 Bond Plan, which outlines comprehensive district-wide facility projects. The plan focuses on critical infrastructure upgrades including heating and ventilation systems, roof replacements, boiler and burner upgrades, and electrical improvements. Additionally, it addresses field and site enhancements, building structural repairs, ADA compliance, flooring improvements, and significant security enhancements, including the installation of security camera systems and the construction of security vestibules. Specific new construction and interior reconstruction projects are also detailed for Greenacres school.