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Peekskill honors Michael J. Simpkins after 23 years on school board
Summary
Trustees, elected officials, school staff and community groups held a year‑end program recognizing Michael J. Simpkins’s 23 years of service to the Peekskill City School District, presenting proclamations and awards and describing capital and program investments made during his tenure.
At the Peekskill City School District’s year‑end meeting, trustees and community leaders held a program recognizing Michael J. Simpkins for 23 years on the board of education.
Superintendent David Mauricio opened the program by calling it “a wonderful opportunity for us to celebrate the work that we do collectively as a community, and also a wonderful opportunity to celebrate a very important person who has sat at this dais for 23 years.” The event included student performances, athletic recognitions and a series of proclamations from local and state officials.
Why it matters: Board trustees and administrators said Simpkins’s tenure coincided with major capital projects, program expansions and rising graduation rates. Speakers credited long‑term…
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