Eastchester board approves staffing changes, launches schedule review as music and facilities concerns surface

The Eastchester Union Free School District Board of Education on Monday approved a consent agenda that included establishing two assistant superintendent positions, funding elementary literacy and math/STEM coaches, and authorizing the development of secondary subject chairs and district arts leadership as part of the coming school-year budget and implementation plan.

The moves are intended to expand instructional leadership and to support a planned change to secondary schedules next year. Superintendent Dr. Valente told the board the assistant superintendent posts would be effective April 1 so the appointees can “get a running start” in planning for next school year.

Supporters said the changes aim to strengthen curriculum, professional development and student supports while district leaders proceed with a formal scheduling review. Dr. Valente said the district has engaged a master scheduler who will join in April, and that the board will receive a presentation on the revised schedule later in the spring.

"We are establishing, with the board's consent tonight, an assistant superintendent for instruction assessment and student success effective April 1 so they get a running start," Dr. Valente said during the superintendent's report. He said the district would also appoint an assistant superintendent for human resources and technology effective April 1.

Bill Meyer, introduced at the meeting by Dr. Valente and identified as continuing his work in student services, said he will expand responsibilities to include curriculum and instructional programs in…