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Superintendent highlights new courses, mental-health partnership and strong AP results in year-in-review
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Hatter told the Yorktown Central School District board on June 1 that enrollment remains about 3,400, the district plans AP cybersecurity and AI courses for fall, it installed 1,281 LED fixtures this year, and an exclusive partnership with Westchester Medical Center Health provides students access to mental-health care within 24–48 hours.
Dr. Hatter summarized the 2025–26 school year to the Yorktown Central School District board on June 1, saying the district served about 3,400 students and put several new programs in place to expand student opportunity.
“We're seeing about 3,400 children in our school district,” Dr. Hatter said, noting enrollment has been “relatively stable.” He highlighted planned curriculum additions for the fall, including AP cybersecurity and new courses in artificial intelligence, describing them as responses to student interest.
On student supports, Dr. Hatter announced an “exclusive partnership with Westchester Medical Center Health,” saying the arrangement gives students access to mental-health care “within 24 to 48 hours,” and sometimes the same day. The superintendent said the district expects to expand that work with Student Assistance Services beginning January 2027.
The presentation also covered operational and academic measures. The district installed 1,281 LED light fixtures this school year as part of sustainability and efficiency upgrades, and staff are planning new smart HVAC controls. On academics, Dr. Hatter said high-school AP results were strong: “exceeding 90% in the percentage of exams with a three or higher,” and he noted multiple student achievements at regional and national science and music competitions.
Board members questioned assessment trends. Some 3–8 proficiency scores showed dips in 2025; Dr. Hatter and district instructional leadership said the shift to full computer-based testing and an increase in test refusals complicate year-to-year comparisons. Miss Amarling, who works on instruction, said the district will use item-level analysis to determine whether results reflect test format, text complexity, or curriculum issues.
Dr. Hatter framed the year’s work as building on long-term priorities while maintaining fiscal restraint. He said many new programs and recognitions were delivered with one of the district’s lowest tax-levy percent increases over nine years. The superintendent concluded by inviting questions and offering to post backup data on the district and association websites.
The board did not take additional action on the year-in-review beyond discussion and moved on to policy and consent-agenda business.
