Port Chester Public Schools

This plan, titled 'NY Inspires', from the New York State Education Department, aims to transform education in New York State by redefining high school graduation requirements to ensure equity and prepare all students for future success. It centers on four key priorities: adopting a New York State Portrait of a Graduate, creating multiple pathways to a diploma, enhancing assessment flexibility, and implementing culturally responsive curricula and instruction. The plan outlines a phased approach for implementation, commencing in Fall 2024.

This Professional Development Plan for the Port Chester-Rye Union Free School District outlines goals and objectives for the 2023-2024 school year, aligning with the district's strategic aims. Key priorities include improving literacy and math proficiency for all students, enhancing academic performance for English Language Learners and students with disabilities, and fostering Social Emotional Learning. The plan also addresses compliance with New York State regulations, Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) requirements, and Part 154 training for English Language Learners, alongside detailing a comprehensive mentoring program for novice teachers to promote professional growth and retention.

The Board of Education meeting covered a wide range of administrative and personnel actions, including the approval of various leaves of absence for instructional staff and the appointment of teachers and administrators for summer programs and curriculum writing projects. The board also addressed competitive bid awards for student transportation, professional services agreements related to homeless liaison services, and conference attendance authorizations. Additionally, the board voted on the proposed budget and slate of officers for the Westchester Putnam School Boards Association and reviewed financial reports, including warrants and budget status.

This document details the Port Chester-Rye UFSD's plan for utilizing increased Foundation Aid funds for the 2023-2024 school year. The plan focuses on enhancing student performance and addressing needs across several priority areas, including increasing graduation rates, reducing class sizes, providing targeted support for at-risk students, English language learners, and students with disabilities, and improving student social-emotional health. Additionally, funds are allocated to upgrade safety and security, address building conditions, centralize student registration, replace aging technology, improve district cleanliness, and ensure continuity of services. These initiatives were developed considering public comment from parents, teachers, and other stakeholders.

The Board of Education meeting covered several agenda items, including a construction update and the Superintendent's report on personnel matters, budget transfers, and warrant payments. The Board accepted various educational donations, approved first readings for new policies regarding extreme risk protection orders, and accepted financial reports for December 2019. Additional actions included the approval of a corrective action plan for an OSC audit, the authorization of conference travel, acceptance of STEM academy scholarships, and the excessing of weight room equipment. Several professional services and contract agreements were also reviewed and approved.