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Hildebrand described Trinity as “a beautifully diverse school of 841 of the most glorious scholars,” and said about 20% of students are learning English as a new language and almost 20% have individualized education programs. He said the school is implementing a K–3 emphasis on Tier 1 literacy and noted the use of the Heggerty Bridge to Reading program introduced in fall 2024 to combine daily phonics and phonemic awareness.

Eleanor Zielinski, Trinity literacy coach, described Tier 1 instructional components aligned with New York State literacy guidance—phonics, segmenting, blending, decoding and encoding—and said teachers participate in professional learning communities and benchmark assessments to monitor progress. Ms. K. Matori (assistant or curriculum leader in presentation) described the school’s equity curriculum work tied to the district’s principle 3 (inclusive curriculum and assessment) and the CAR (curriculum assessment review) framework; classrooms use texts intended as mirrors, windows and doors to affirm identity and broaden perspectives.

Students performed and some fifth graders summarized a book study (Alma and How She Got Her Name), explaining why names matter. Principal Hildebrand and board members congratulated several teachers and teaching assistants recommended for tenure: Adrienne Bracamante, Rachel Collins, Allison Abramo, Alana DeVito, Ann Sanchez (and others announced during the presentation). The board approved the personnel consent agenda later in the meeting, which includes recommended personnel and tenure items listed in the packet.

Hildebrand closed by reiterating the school’s equity vision: “Here at Trinity, everyone belongs,” and thanked teachers, support staff and the student performers.

The presentation served both to celebrate classroom practice and to illustrate how district strategic goals—equity, rigorous instruction and social-emotional learning—are enacted at one elementary school.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Board Of Education Meeting @ Trinity Elementary 02/04/2025","oneSentenceSummary","Trinity Elementary School presented student performances, highlighted a K–3 literacy rollout (Heggerty/phonics), and described equity curriculum work; the principal recommended tenure for six staff members and the board approved personnel consent items later in the meeting.","taxTitle","New Rochelle City School District, School Districts, New York","taxId",14387,"location","New York","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6700770,"New Rochelle board affirms district as welcoming for all students; superintendent reiterates FERPA protections",728,3766000,4494000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2220392-ae31c44d526fc0e26845fcd7ab3ebb95&start=3766&end=4494","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2220392-ae31c44d526fc0e26845fcd7ab3ebb95/thumbnail_3766000.jpg","/articles/6700770/New-York/New-Rochelle-board-affirms-district-as-welcoming-for-all-students-superintendent-reiterates-FERPA-protections","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6700770-e8ef793f210ae97cdb400936de17883c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771041155&Signature=QfrNgZ5tjiwBSgMj0fSKkcqPMgph-UNp6qy0Yb-faHYUPRfVttwH~jY5FcXQdcJWHsukTRVIHBvOTyn-qhM4CUnkyTGONuHiRjVuKp2AtsLpP~B-WiktrOO4~0rY0X5Uq9vzX1fJ6hMvnR3JOmCRQZOzIQsSy5fVqQC7r-xRq-jDd4S8IuOhVLdSigdORaU240o6WA2tSA~zsaY3AgUuOgO0Mww~xDnzLWZ-YEaX3ithu8QYHi~atPRtXM6Ti9RQeiSyb5YUK73b82aysnsFTEkX-89UnA47kzAoIrV05CVBJ5lhIz92x3T3MtmvbidzxxHadx94ukY33k83xzdmww__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City School District of New Rochelle Board of Education passed a resolution at its Feb. 10, 2025 public meeting affirming the district as a welcoming place for all students and restating protections for student information and access by outside agencies.

Dr. Corey Reynolds, superintendent, told the room that “the City School District of New Rochelle schools do not collect information on students' immigration status or the immigration status of their parents or guardians.” He added that federal and state privacy laws, including the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), “strictly prohibit us from sharing student personal information without parental consent.” Reynolds said law enforcement officers will not be granted access to non-public areas of schools, students, or student records without a signed judicial warrant, court order, or valid subpoena that has been reviewed by the superintendent and district counsel; he also said district employees will receive guidance on how to respond if agencies such as DHS or ICE visit a building.

In presenting the resolution the board president described it as a reaffirmation of the district’s mission and equity vision and said it is intended to protect student access to public education regardless of immigration status. The resolution text as described in the meeting commits the district to (1) maintaining schools as safe and welcoming environments, (2) protecting student information consistent with FERPA and applicable state law, (3) providing staff guidance in the event of outside enforcement inquiries, and (4) connecting families to legal and community resources.

Trustees spoke in favor of the resolution. Trustee Brooks said she hoped the resolution would help ensure “not one child will miss one day of school of that education that they are entitled to under the law.” Trustee Ross and others echoed support and emphasized the district will continue to follow federal and state privacy rules.

Public comment included supportive remarks and a separate comment raising a different policy concern. Emma Silva, identified as a district employee and community member, spoke in favor of the welcoming resolution and urged the board to protect students from disruption and discrimination. A member of the public, Vincent Malfitano, asked whether the district follows state guidance concerning students’ requests for changes to name or gender markers without parental notification; he pressed for a direct answer about whether the district would ever withhold that information from a parent. The district did not issue an immediate policy change on that question during public comment; Dr. Reynolds responded in general terms that such matters are handled on a case-by-case basis and emphasized the district must follow applicable laws and administrative procedures.

Authorities referenced in the discussion included the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), the U.S. Supreme Court case Plyler v. Doe affirming the right to public education, and recent statements and guidance from the New York State Education Department cited by the superintendent.

The resolution was part of the meeting’s agenda and was approved through the general consent agenda vote recorded later in the meeting, when the board approved general resolutions 25-266 through 25-280 by voice vote.","The board affirmed a resolution declaring the City School District of New Rochelle a welcoming district and the superintendent outlined district limits on sharing student immigration information, staff guidance plans and resources for families; public commenters offered both support and questions about related policies.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6700774,"New Rochelle board warns of 'fiscal cliff' as state aid falls; budget workshop outlines possible cuts and added public meetings",1122,8079000,9201000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2220392-ae31c44d526fc0e26845fcd7ab3ebb95&start=8079&end=9201","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2220392-ae31c44d526fc0e26845fcd7ab3ebb95/thumbnail_8079000.jpg","/articles/6700774/New-York/New-Rochelle-board-warns-of-fiscal-cliff-as-state-aid-falls-budget-workshop-outlines-possible-cuts-and-added-public-meetings","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6700774-93d030f2bd19d2706577952b6eeda9ca/orig.mp4?Expires=1771041155&Signature=kCaoSmGY3M7iOSg3OZF~-wx73G1k5uiY~vP7x7KzjgscyTNlfv6y8Cl2wTRNLn~QtiUIMFayy5YCYpmWkAxM~nnapJeke8n2X86o5b15mdLYC8NJCbtAwNRI5S3Ro9ZBCtQvVM2sizeyycMaL-IH31pmvgh9mOTwdkS4Aa9MXkKiTXKvREK7eBCBGgHiTLYT-kSBAMMfjb2e-m76cTs2zQUuqWWt93RQ7-R~oPL0LuoPg201v9VAnWmlZrkRC~jhaUeS9aNJBG12m5ipdel63zK7JDBJtjywIOL0ABZJx0lz6SIXn7dP13QQz8GWPoQ5FPZTnSKNap7Bf28cCVYM-w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City School District of New Rochelle held a budget workshop during its public meeting at Trinity Elementary on Feb. 10, 2025, where district leaders warned that a sharp slowdown in state foundation aid has created a potential “fiscal cliff” that could force program and staff reductions.

Dr. Corey Reynolds, superintendent, said the state’s current proposed increases fall well short of expectations: “We didn’t get enough money this year to do what we feel we need to do for our students,” he said, adding that the shortfall arrived faster than district leaders anticipated.

The assistant superintendent for business and operations, Carlos Liao, and business administrator Joy Mike presented revenue and tax-cap detail. The governor’s proposal for 2025–26 shows foundation aid rising about 2% compared with larger increases in prior years; the district’s working estimate of available revenue for 2025–26 is $350,668,762. Liao warned that the 2% foundation aid figure produces only a modest $1.3 million increase in foundation aid for New Rochelle compared with the prior year.

Joy Mike reviewed the state-mandated tax-cap formula and calculated a maximum allowable levy under current assumptions of roughly 0.33% (about $760,000), a smaller allowance than in recent years. She also summarized other revenue streams—pilot payments-in-lieu-of-taxes, Westchester County sales tax, federal and other state grants—and the district’s reserves, noting many reserve lines are already committed to specific purposes such as debt service, workers’ compensation and capital projects.

The presentation listed current staff counts and vacancies: about 1,160 building- and instructional staff with eight vacancies, 467 building operations and support staff with 24 vacancies, and a total workforce of roughly 1,845 employees with about 47 vacancies. Liao noted that some vacancies yield short-term savings but may require substitute or leave-replacement costs, and that administrative positions cannot be eliminated without contract steps.

Because the projected revenues and allowable levy are smaller than prior years’ expectations, district leaders proposed reversing the usual order of the budget discussion—present revenues first, then potential expenses and trade-offs—and recommended adding additional public meetings to allow fuller community input before the May 20 budget hearing and vote.

Board members and trustees urged strong advocacy with state lawmakers. Trustee Miss Ross and others said the board is coordinating with state legislators and with organizations such as the New York State School Boards Association to press for larger foundation-aid increases. Dr. Reynolds said he would continue advocacy with state officials and pledged not to present options that would underserve students without community input.

Next steps: district staff will return with several budget scenarios (including “doomsday” and more optimistic cases), detail proposed staffing and program reductions if needed, and schedule additional public sessions and informational materials so the board and community can weigh priorities.

Votes at a glance

- Motion to go immediately into executive session to meet with district counsel and discuss employment history of particular persons (may lead to employment of a particular person): Moved by Ross; second Castellano Minaya; voice vote “Aye”; motion carried. (Action recorded at start of meeting.)

- Motion to reconvene the public session (after executive session): Moved Castellano Minaya; second Brooks; voice vote “Aye”; motion carried.

- Motion to accept minutes of the regular meeting of 01/07/2024 and special meeting of 01/21/2024: Moved Castellano Minaya; second Ross; voice vote “Aye”; motion carried.

- Motion to approve the personnel consent agenda (resolutions 25-26011 through 25-26021, 25-2631–10, 25-2641–6, 25-2651–14 as listed on the agenda): Moved Williams; second Lewis; voice vote “Aye”; motion carried.

- Motion to approve the general consent agenda (resolutions 25-266 through 25-280 as listed on the agenda): Moved Clayton Fernandez; second Lewis; voice vote “Aye”; motion carried.

- Motion to go immediately back into executive session near the end of the meeting: Moved Williams; second Castellano Minaya; voice vote “Aye”; motion carried.

(All recorded outcomes above reflect motions and board voice votes as captured in the transcript.)","At a Feb. meeting at Trinity Elementary, district leaders said proposed state foundation aid would increase only 2%—far less than recent years—and presented revenue, tax-cap and reserve figures that could force program and staffing reductions unless additional funds arrive or voters approve new revenue.","actionData","errors"]

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