New York / School Districts / YORKTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Superintendent Hatter reported 112 UPK registrations (deadline March 1; lottery needed only if 188+), 47 valid stop‑arm tickets and 84 referrals to county police, limited high‑school construction progress due to snow, and Bandapalooza changes because band enrollment reached 595 students.
New York / School Districts / YORKTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Yorktown officials said O&M spending is projected to rise roughly $300,000 (about 4.7%), citing collective bargaining salary increases, required five‑year building condition surveys, higher electricity costs and planned replacements such as burners at Brookside School.
New York / School Districts / YORKTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Fifth‑grade students from Crown Pond Elementary led a student‑designed PBIS assembly called HEART—Helping Others, Engaging in learning, Acting responsibly, Respecting people/property, Taking safety seriously—demonstrating skits, audience challenges and a bulletin‑board project that staff and board members praised.
New York / School Districts / YORKTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
The district said contracted transportation rates are expected to rise 5% next year; the district operates 68 vehicles and has added buses and monitors this year to shorten student ride times, with continued route efficiency analysis planned.
New York / School Districts / YORKTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
The Yorktown Board approved second‑reading adoptions (including policies on public concerns, animals in school, staff attendance and staff evaluations), deleted two superseded policies, approved consent agenda items (10–15) including roughly $8,500 in PTA donations, and then adjourned the meeting.
New York / School Districts / YORKTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
The Yorktown Central School District presented a preliminary budget showing modest increases across general support, facilities (O&M), employee benefits and transportation; the board will adopt a final budget in April, with a required hearing on May 11 and a budget vote May 19.
New York / School Districts / YORKTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Putnam/Northern Westchester (PNW) BOCES and Yorktown honored John Mosca, an HVAC student interning with the district operations and maintenance team, naming him a PNW 'student of distinction' and presenting a medal.
New York / School Districts / YORKTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Officials said the Employees' Retirement System rate for classified staff will rise to about 17.1% while the Teachers' Retirement System rate will fall to about 8.24%, and that health insurance premiums and Medicare Part B reimbursements for retirees will increase.
New York / School Districts / YORKTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Assistant Superintendent for Business Lisa Sanfilippo presented a preliminary budget overview noting a tentative $227,000 (5.6%) increase to general support, an O&M increase of about $300,000 (4.7%), a projected 10% property/casualty insurance rise, ERS/ TRS rate changes and transportation as the largest increase area.
New York / School Districts / YORKTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
A district presenter summarized the Feb. 5, 2026 budget overview, saying enrollment is stable with a modest uptick expected, health insurance premiums will rise 5%, pension rates are projected to fall to 8.24%, and the annual budget vote is scheduled for May 19, 2026.