New York / School Districts / RYE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
The board approved the consent agenda 6–0 (one absence), including personnel items and three gifts: $3,500 from the Milton School PTO, $10,500 from the Midland School PTO and $438,731.58 from the Rye Fund for Education to support 2025–26 teacher and administrative grants.
New York / School Districts / RYE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Superintendent Dr. Murray presented a $116,000,757 proposed 2026–27 budget at the Feb. 10 board meeting, a 3.08% increase that preserves current programs while adding an in‑house social worker, converting eight high‑school clubs to funded teams and planning technology and roof projects; a budget hearing is set for May 5 and the trustee vote for May 19.
New York / School Districts / RYE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
The Rye City School District Board approved its consent agenda 6–0 (one absent), accepting a $34,287.50 gift for ice‑rental expenses and the retirements of Doreen Klein and Dr. Dan Brown effective at the end of the 2526 school year.
New York / School Districts / RYE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
During the Jan. 27 meeting the board reviewed proposed changes including a consolidated budget planning/fund‑balance policy (6110), updated curriculum adoption language (and a new curriculum adoption regulation), and a student health‑services wording change aligning return‑to‑school language with attendance policy.
New York / School Districts / RYE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
The wellness committee reported work on healthier cafeteria offerings, ingredient transparency for families, discouraging use of recess as punishment and alternative fundraising methods to reduce reliance on bake sales.
New York / School Districts / RYE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Superintendent Dr. Murray presented an entry plan tying strategic goals to three priorities—student-centered teaching, operational/financial sustainability and governance/communications—and outlined next steps including IB expansion, continued SEL work and a five‑year facilities planning effort.
New York / School Districts / RYE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
At the Dec. 2 Rye City School District Board meeting, the high school jazz band performed and the undefeated Rye High girls soccer team (21-0-3) received board recognition and city proclamations honoring their state championship run.
New York / School Districts / RYE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Board received curriculum updates on a reintroduced geometry pathway and a new algebra‑2/trigonometry course, plus proposed SUNY Westchester Community College dual-enrollment English courses (ENG 101/102) that would offer 3–6 college credits for paying students.
New York / School Districts / RYE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
District facilities staff told the board they completed major summer construction work on Midland and Osborne additions, addressed factory-installed omissions on modular units, and will begin new roofing work this week; auditorium lighting and sound remain pending.
New York / School Districts / RYE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
The Rye City School District Board approved the consent agenda unanimously (7–0). Items included a student data privacy agreement with Language Testing International, approval of a roofing contractor for Midland and Osborne additions, and several staffing appointments.