Superintendent Report Meeting of the Board of Education February 24, 2015.

Superintendent Report

Meeting of the Board of Education

February 24, 2015

Some Pictures

Woodside Students Celebrate Black History MonthIn celebration of February being Black History Month, students at Woodside Elementary have been learning about historical greats such as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Rosa Parks, Jackie Robinson, and Ruby Bridges. here are a few pictures of students engaged in their lessons. PCSD Students Receive Free Tickets to View, "Selma"Students from Peekskill Middle School’s DREAM program and Peekskill High School’s PACE program recently had the opportunity to travel to the Cortlandt Town Center to view the movie “Selma,” in celebration of Black History Month. Both groups received free tickets to the movie, which is about a key moment in the civil-rights movement during the 1960’s, through an initiative started by IBM executive Michael Littlejohn of the Beta Zeta Boule’ Foundation. After seeing the film himself, Littlejohn joined a nationwide effort to share the film with young people and helped raise over $70,000 to purchase movie tickets for students in Westchester County. Goldilocks and the Three Bears Pay a Visit to Uriah HillUriah Hill students got a special treat at their monthly PBIS celebration when the school’s teachers teamed up to act out the classic tale of, “Goldilocks and the Three Bears” as the story was read aloud to the children. The students’ smiles and laughter were great indicators of our teachers’ acting talents. \ Tour Our Schools!Remember, there are still two opportunities left for parents, guardians and community members to tour our schools on Wednesday, February 25 and Wednesday, March 4. Please see the flyers on our websites for more information and building contact information. This is a great opportunity to learn about the excellent programs and teachers within our schools! Please join us.

Mascot Debate

Student Council Report

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Superintendent’s Requests

1.  Revised Board of Education Meeting Schedule2.  March 24, 2015 -  Special Board of Education Meeting3.  Small City School Meeting4.  Status of Lobbying Efforts5.  Strategic Planning6.  Update on Open House and Walk-Throughs7.  Realtors Open House - March 11, 20158.  Legislative Forum:  Thursday, February 269.  Comptroller’s Audit10. Girls Basketball Team

Recognition of Board Members

Meeting with Common Council

Facilities Report

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Miscellaneous Items

Contracts Under $10,0001. Elton Brand Academy Agreement/PHS After School Program for the benefit of

improving the academic, social and emotional competencies of high school aged participants: $0

Donations/Grants Under $5,0002. Walmart - PHS/Support and enhance the PACE Program for students; $2503. Stop and Shop Rewards Program - Woodside/Monies will be used towards

restoring murals; $342.34 4. Box Top Educational Program - Woodside/Monies earned will be used towards

helping renovate greenhouse; $383.505. IATSE - Administration Building/Drama Club - $250