Across the Bronxville Schools

Richelsoph Announces Retirement

2012-02-01T15:44:00.002-05:00

Today Dr. Barry Richelsoph announced his intent to retire as Middle School Principal as of June 30, 2012. He joined the Bronxville faculty in 2004, following a career in Trumbull, Connecticut as a science teacher, assistant principal, and Middle School Principal. At Bronxville he supported many student-centered programs, including advisory, exploratory courses, and extended field trips to

Proposed 2012-13 Budget Exceeds Tax Cap by $844, 296

2012-01-20T08:58:00.001-05:00

At the January meeting, Assistant Superintendent Dan Carlin gave the Bronxville Board of Education a preview of the proposed 2012-13 school budget. For the past three years, the budget to budget increases have hovered around 0%, reflecting a series of cost containment measures, including outsourcing custodians, clerical reductions, retirement incentives, not filling vacancies, and other

Quattrone Proposes 2012-2013 School Calendar

2012-01-20T08:51:00.002-05:00

Superintendent David Quattrone unveiled the draft school calendar for 2012-13 at January's Board of Education meeting. The first day of school for students will be Tuesday, September 4; the last day will be Friday, June 21, 2013. Many factors govern the shape of the school year, including state regulations, collective bargaining agreements, federal and religious holidays, and idiosyncrasies

Architects Present Renovation Plans for Auditorium, MS Science Labs

2012-01-20T08:29:00.000-05:00

In January 2011 the Bronxville Board of Education approved a new five-year capital plan, based on the building conditions survey conducted by our architects, KG&D. In addition to infrastructure improvements, the plan envisioned renovations of the School's auditorium and Middle School science labs. The Board then authorized our architects to work with the facilities committee

Board hears about Model UN, Mandate Relief, and Flood Mitigation

2011-12-16T08:58:00.000-05:00

Ilhan Gokhan, Bronxville High School junior, opened December's Board of Education meeting with a presentation about the Model UN program. Sponsored by history and economics teacher Steve Klurfeld, the Bronxville team went to Princeton for this year's conference, where students from many schools made speeches, prepared draft resolutions, and learned about international diplomacy. Gokhan

Barton Proposes New High School Offerings

2011-12-16T08:30:00.000-05:00

At its December meeting the Bronxville Board of Education reviewed and gave preliminary approval to several new electives in the High School Course of Study for 2012-13. The courses, recommended by Principal Terry Barton, include TV/Video Production, Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Perspectives in Art, Music Seminar, and Innovative Action in the Global Community. In addition, several

Board Approves Agreements with Custodians, Teacher Aides

2011-12-16T08:00:00.000-05:00

The Bronxville Board of Education has reached labor agreements with two additional bargaining units, the facilities support staff and the teacher aides. The facilities support staff ratified a contract through 2013-14, with a 0% increase for 2009, a one time payment of 1% for 2010, 1% for 2011, 1.5% for 2012, and 1.5% for 2013. Employee contributions for health benefits will rise to 12% over the

Bronxville High, Rotary, and Sarah Lawrence Share Service Learning Experiences

2011-12-02T12:42:00.001-05:00

Bronxville High School hosted a Family-School Partnership workshop on December 1. The program featured presentations about service projects in Tanzania, Zambia, and India. Participants in last year's Spanish and French exchange programs also made presentations. The program opened with remarks by Jim Agnello, Counselor, and Judith Schwartzstein, Director of Public Affairs at Sarah Lawrence

Board launches 2012-13 budget process

2011-11-17T17:09:00.001-05:00

The November meeting of the Board of Education launched the 2012-13 budget process. Assistant Superintendent Dan Carlin presented the latest enrollment projections, showing that the K-12 population is holding steady. In addition, Mr. Carlin reviewed what we know about fixed costs and reviewed the implications of the new tax cap, which limits school levy growth to 2% or the annual increase

Board supports Middle School, encourages broader range of HS electives

2011-11-17T16:27:00.001-05:00

At the November Board meeting, Superintendent David Quattrone summarized the results of two long-range planning workshops held this fall. One question concerned the cost/benefit of consolidating schools: Would consolidating the district into two schools yield significant cost savings without impairing educational quality? The Board has reached a consensus that the answer is no. The typical

Update on Curriculum and Assessment

2011-11-17T15:05:00.001-05:00

State requirements will bring higher academic standards and a new generation of standardized assessments to Bronxville. New York, like forty-four other states, has adopted the Common Core State Standards. These standards establish concepts, skills, and learning progressions that define "college readiness." For direct access to those standards, go here. As a next step, multi-state partnerships

How do we help students develop character?

2011-10-21T10:55:00.000-04:00

At the October Board Meeting, Elementary Principal Tom Wilson described the comprehensive character development program developed by faculty and parents. Dr. Wilson acknowledged the special contributions of Rose Crawford, Cindy Randall, and Tiffany Faulstich. Rejecting pre-packaged, off-the-shelf solutions, the group chose to create a home-grown approach with strong local ownership. As a

What's the best way to replace the gym floor?

2011-10-21T10:47:00.002-04:00

At its October meeting the Bronxville Board of Education reviewed options for replacing the gym floor. Tropical Storm Irene caused extensive damage: the tongue-and-groove wood surface warped and buckled, and the wood sub-floor also had to be removed. While insurance covers replacement-in kind (about $145,000), the Board questioned the wisdom of installing exactly the same materials. School

How is the District managing its finances?

2011-10-21T10:47:00.000-04:00

The school district received the highest possible rating from its external auditors -- an "unqualified opinion." Susan Barossi and Chris Kopf, partners in the accounting firm O'Connor Davies Munns & Dobbins, presented this year's report to the public and the Board of Education.Their report included a summary of revenues and expenditures, a description of the different types of funds, an

Board, Teachers Approve New Contract

2011-09-16T13:32:00.001-04:00

After 20 months of collective bargaining and mediation, the Bronxville Board of Education and the Bronxville Teachers Association have reached mutual agreement on a three-year contract that runs retroactively from July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2013. Under the new contract, base wages will increase 0%, 1%, and 1.25% in each of the three years. Annual step increases, averaging 1.6%, remain part of

Opportunity for Parent Feedback

2011-09-16T12:05:00.000-04:00

We strive to sustain a positive, trusting relationship between school and home. Parents with questions about school procedures or individual classroom practice should feel free to share their concerns directly with the teacher, counselor, or Principal. Such informal interaction is a daily, constructive occurrence at each school, and everyone benefits from an atmosphere of open, civil

Bronxville Students Maintain High Test Scores

2011-09-16T12:04:00.001-04:00

Superintendent David Quattrone presented the Bronxville School's achievement profile for the 2010-11 school year. The importance of standardized test results is increasing in light of New York's new requirements for teacher accountability, but Quattrone emphasized the importance of using a balanced set of measures as a way of understanding student, teacher, or school performance. The

The Flood of 2011: An After Action Review

2011-09-16T12:04:00.000-04:00

The Bronxville School: 1924 or thereabouts? With the Bronxville School poised to regain full occupancy of the building next week, Superintendent David Quattrone shared the administration's after action review of the flood: the building condition, an account of how the School prepared for Tropical Storm Irene, and some questions for the Board to consider in the future. He recounted the

District Settles Construction Litigation from 2004

2011-06-17T13:54:00.000-04:00