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New Rochelle board honors outgoing trustees Adena Berrios Brooks and Katie Castellano Minaya
Summary
The New Rochelle Board of Education unanimously approved resolutions recognizing the five-year service of trustees Adena Berrios Brooks and Katie Castellano Minaya and paused for remarks and a reception honoring both.
The New Rochelle Board of Education on June 17 unanimously approved resolutions recognizing trustees Adena Berrios Brooks and Katie Castellano Minaya as their terms concluded after service beginning July 1, 2020.
The resolutions — numbered in the meeting records as 25-4406 for Adena Berrios Brooks and 25-407 for Katie Castellano Minaya — were presented by Board President William Iannuzzi and adopted after members offered tributes and both honorees spoke.
Why it matters: Both trustees were credited by colleagues and staff with sustained leadership during the district’s recent transitions, including participation on superintendent search committees and work on audit and advisory panels. The board’s formal commendations enter the district’s permanent records and the meeting closed with a brief reception for the departing trustees.
Board action and comments: President William Iannuzzi called for the motions. The motion to adopt the commendation for Adena Berrios Brooks was moved and seconded and carried with all members voting “aye.” A similar motion to adopt the commendation for Katie Castellano Minaya was moved, seconded and carried. The board also announced a light reception following the meeting.
Trustee remarks and reaction: Adena Berrios Brooks addressed the board and public, reflecting on her time in office: “This work hasn't always been easy, but it's always mattered.” Trustee Castellano Minaya also spoke about her service and priorities, and colleagues repeatedly praised both for centering students and for their community engagement.
Background and context: Superintendent Dr. Reynolds read the district’s presentation recognizing board achievements under the New York State School Boards Association Board Excellence Recognition Program; several trustees were noted as having completed governing training and having accrued association points that qualify them for Board Achievement and Board Excellence recognitions.
What the board recorded: The resolutions memorialize each trustee’s service, list committee assignments and honors, and instruct the clerk to place the documents in the district’s official records. The meeting then moved on to other agenda items.
