Superintendent Dr. David Mauricio highlighted a state robotics award, a newly funded $67,000 indoor turf field, Rotary donations for a recording studio and greenhouse, and a YWCA six-week free summer program with 60 seats; he also noted the board preserved several instructional positions after federal ARPA funding ended.
Oakside Elementary presented assessment data showing early-grade literacy and math gains, described targeted interventions (additional ENL teacher, small-group instruction, coaching) and the district honored Coach Timothy Murphy after 33 years of service. Board discussion included continued funding for instructional positions after ARPA ended.
New York / School Districts / PEEKSKILL CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
The Peekskill City School District board adopted Policy 2245 (Executive officer student member of the board of education) and approved several routine consent items and minutes during the meeting; motions to add a nomination for an award to the consent agenda and to include an employee agreement were also approved.
New York / School Districts / PEEKSKILL CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
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.
New York / School Districts / PEEKSKILL CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
After an executive session on personnel matters, the board approved a leave of absence for Malalo Guzman from her bilingual AIS reserve specialist role and approved her appointment as an intern and assistant-principal personnel specialist.
New York / School Districts / PEEKSKILL CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
The Peekskill City School District Board of Education on May 20 certified the results of the May 20 budget vote, approving Proposition 1 by a 368–87 margin and declaring winners in the board election.
New York / School Districts / PEEKSKILL CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Superintendent and staff recognized local nonprofits and volunteers: the Giving Doll Organization donated about 300 handmade dolls for students, Meals on Main Street launched a mobile produce-and-meals program, and volunteers maintained school gardens and field trips were celebrated.
New York / School Districts / PEEKSKILL CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
The Peekskill Rotary presented $11,000 in donations to district programs including robotics, VR equipment and the Oakside greenhouse; the Giving Doll Project donated roughly 300 handmade dolls for distribution in schools.
New York / School Districts / PEEKSKILL CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
The Peekskill Board of Education certified the May 20 vote results, declaring Proposition 1 (the school budget) approved and certifying three board candidates as elected following a canvass of the returns.
New York / School Districts / PEEKSKILL CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Following an executive session on personnel, the Peekskill board approved adding Malalo Guzman's leave of absence and her related appointment to the personnel agenda.