New York / School Districts / KATONAH-LEWISBORO UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
At the Nov. 20 meeting the Katonah‑Lewisboro Board of Education unanimously approved an energy‑financing resolution, accepted a donation from the Acme Markets Foundation’s Nourishing Neighbors program totaling $3,150, and adopted the consent agenda; multiple procedural motions recorded 6–0 votes.
New York / School Districts / KATONAH-LEWISBORO UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
At its Nov. 20 meeting the Katonah‑Lewisboro Union Free School District demonstrated a collaborative‑inquiry data‑literacy protocol aimed at giving teachers a common process to analyze multiple datasets, set SMART goals and plan instruction; presenters flagged algebra proficiency as a priority for follow-up.
New York / School Districts / KATONAH-LEWISBORO UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
The Katonah-Lewisboro board heard architect recommendations for repurposing Lewisboro Elementary as a Universal Pre-K site, discussed infrastructure and financing options including solar and potential bonds, and voted 5-0 to continue the ad hoc evaluation committee to work with facilities and finance.
New York / School Districts / KATONAH-LEWISBORO UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Board members asked about feedback and implementation for a new cell-phone policy; the superintendent said messaging has gone out, teachers practiced the routine during a trivia exercise and described expectations (phones in backpacks/lockers) while noting the policy reflects state law.
New York / School Districts / KATONAH-LEWISBORO UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
The board discussed an invitation from a community program called Thrive (which previously presented on addiction) to serve with Bedford Central as a partner and to name a board liaison; members asked for more information about expectations, possible grant funding and whether an administrator or PTO representative would be a better ex‑officio participant.
New York / School Districts / KATONAH-LEWISBORO UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
The board moved and approved parts of the consent agenda (moved resolution 10.04 and then the remainder of the consent items while pulling item 12.21 for separate consideration), recognized employees with 25 years of service across departments and adjourned the meeting with a 5–0 vote.
New York / School Districts / KATONAH-LEWISBORO UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
District presenter Neil gave an August snapshot showing K–12 class sizes are at or below contractual ranges, listed school-level counts (Catona ~399 students; Meadow Pond ~367 including a 31‑student special class) and noted district totals and projected small shifts in incoming classes.
New York / School Districts / KATONAH-LEWISBORO UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
The board approved a consent‑agenda item authorizing additional services from KG&D and subcontractor WSP to modify the Meadow Pond water remediation plan; the county approved an ion‑exchange approach, and the project must still receive Department of Health and State Education Department approvals before bidding and construction.
New York / School Districts / KATONAH-LEWISBORO UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
At its June 26 meeting the Katonah-Lewisboro board honored a departing trustee who gave a farewell reflection on six years of service and leadership of the sustainability committee, and trustees thanked student board member Ian for his year of service. Multiple trustees urged continued volunteer engagement in district activities.
New York / School Districts / KATONAH-LEWISBORO UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
At a June 26 public hearing the Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District Board of Education reviewed its annual districtwide safety plan (mandated under SAVE/Project Safe and Commissioner’s Regulation 155.17), highlighted drill and training requirements, and said the plan will be adopted after a 30‑day public comment period with appointments to the safety team at the Aug. 28 meeting.