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South Orangetown Central School District administrators presented a district-wide framework Wednesday emphasizing digital citizenship training, a profile-of-a-graduate self-assessment and literacy and college-readiness targets.
New York / School Districts / SOUTH ORANGETOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
The district has formed a transportation committee to study routes, state electric-bus requirements and possible local bus purchases; administrators said the district spends $7 million annually on transportation.
New York / School Districts / SOUTH ORANGETOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Tappan Zee student leaders presented Youth in Government and Model UN activities, national conference selections and the YMCA partnership to the South Orangetown board.
New York / School Districts / SOUTH ORANGETOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
The district facilities committee reported on a submitted Clark Patterson Lee Fleet Electrification Plan to NYSCRDA, capital-project phasing for 2026–27, bid schedules for Somes renovations and a newly formed athletic-field subcommittee to examine additional playing-field space. The report noted potential conflicts for bus-lot sites and pending
New York / School Districts / SOUTH ORANGETOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
The Board of Education voted to call a special district meeting and special election for Dec. 16, 2025, to fill the seat vacated by John Savage; nominating petitions will be available Oct. 22 and must be filed by Nov. 17 with 45 signatures required.
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Principals from William O' Schaefer and Cottage Lane presented coordinated plans for digital citizenship, a 'profile of a graduate' rubric with student self‑assessments, expanded character‑education work, and a districtwide rollout of the IMSE phonics program; Cottage Lane reported year‑over‑year cohort gains on state tests.
New York / School Districts / SOUTH ORANGETOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Alice Wagner, co‑owner of Phoenix Aquatic Swim Club, told the board the club was denied the pool hours it had rented for two years and asked for immediate reinstatement of those hours through August 2026 while a new permitting policy is developed.
New York / School Districts / SOUTH ORANGETOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
A parent told the South Orangetown Board that two incidents in under a month left her kindergartener injured and prompted calls for permanent adult supervision on Bus 10 Bells and clearer disciplinary steps for students.
New York / School Districts / SOUTH ORANGETOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
External auditors reported an unmodified opinion on the district’s FY2025 financial statements and showed a higher-than-expected year-end fund balance, while board members cautioned the district spent more than it took in and urged attention to sustainability.
New York / School Districts / SOUTH ORANGETOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Trustees outlined legal options for filling a board vacancy created by a resignation and said they will solicit community input before choosing between appointment and a special election.