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The board reviewed a new-world-language plan that would move elementary Spanish for all fifth graders and introduce a middle-school exploratory year; some trustees warned delaying Mandarin until middle school could depress high-school enrollment in Mandarin tracks.
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The district is studying zero-emission buses and conducting an energy audit while pursuing gradual fund-balance improvements and contracting a fundraising consultant for a capital project called the Well (World Economic Learning Lab); trustees discussed safeguards to avoid duplicative community fundraising.
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The Chappaqua Central School District Board reviewed a strategic-plan update, recommended against pursuing IB Middle Years certification now (earliest feasible start cited as September 2027), and approved schedule changes including a high-school 'enhancement' block and a middle-school 'WIN' period for extra help and enrichment. The board also discussed literacy pilots, digital-wellness funding and a small-class pilot for students with additional needs.
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The board publicly honored Michelle and Daniela Rosenblitt and the varsity girls tennis team for sectional and state accomplishments, presenting medals, hats and a banner to be hung in the gym.
New York / School Districts / CHAPPAQUA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
At its Dec. 10 meeting the board approved an updated internet‑enabled device policy (phased start and pouch implementation), accepted instructional and non‑instructional retirements, approved an energy study contract (Wendell Engineering) with NYSERDA cost‑share and passed a consent agenda of routine appointments and grants.
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At the Dec. 10 Chappaqua Central School District Board meeting, Horace Greeley principal Dr. Sandra Seppi and math chair Glenn Wong described curriculum shifts—new AP Precalculus and expanded AP Statistics access—and students demonstrated writing, virtual enterprise and IB Career‑related work.
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Athletes from Horace Greeley told the board Dec. 10 that coaching stability and structure have driven sustained success. A parent urged immediate improvements for Science Olympiad, citing missing supplies, inconsistent partners and insufficient meeting time.
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Superintendent Dr. Ackerman opened a required public hearing on Dec. 10 after a state law required a cardiac component in school safety plans; the plan specifies staff training, voluntary CPR certification, AED accessibility within three minutes and annual drills before a January adoption vote.
New York / School Districts / CHAPPAQUA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Sixth- and eighth-graders from Bell Middle School and 7 Bridges demonstrated the districts scaffolded writing curriculum — from generating ideas to publishing — and showed how feedback (including a school AI tool) is used in revision. Board members praised students and teachers.
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Student board member Matthew told the board the student governments across six schools will run a food and clothing drive called "Stuff the Bus" Nov. 17-21, with collections at each school and district office and student-led delivery to the Community Center of Northern Westchester.