New Rochelle Schools To Open Late To Test New Districtwide Procedures

Students in New Rochelle will enjoy some unique "half-days" of school as district faculty and staff members conduct a dry run of certain procedures that were put in place for select situations. Schools will open late for students on Monday, Oct. 1, "as a test run of procedures that may be employed during inclement weather and other situations."

Voters to Decide on District’s Revised Budget

Voters in the City of New Rochelle will have the opportunity on Tuesday to decide on the School District's revised school budget for 2018-19. The $270,381,160 spending plan stays within the state tax cap, preserves programming and includes funds to add school counselors and several other positions as well as safety and security measures.

Proposed 2018-19 Budget Stays Within Tax Cap

The New Rochelle Board of Education will consider a new 2018-2019 budget on Tuesday that stays within the state tax cap while preserving educational programs and allowing for additional student social-emotional support and safety measures. With input and direction from the Board of Education, the Superintendent's proposed budget removes $3.4 million from the tax levy that was included in the $272.8 million spending plan rejected by voters on May 15. The reduction was needed to produce a budget with a tax levy increase that stays at or below the state cap of 2.231 percent for New Rochelle.

City’s Planned Move to Downtown Offers New Rochelle School District Historic Opportunity

The planned move of New Rochelle city government offices from 515 North Avenue offers a historic opportunity for the City School District of New Rochelle to gain space for operations and classes. The School District has shared the 121,000-square-foot building for decades, with city government on the ground floor and first floor and the District on the second and third stories.

Dr. Hugh Jerome Scott Obituary

Dr. Hugh Jerome Scott, former Dean of the School of Education at Hunter College in New York City and Superintendent of Public Schools of Washington, DC, passed away the morning of July 16th, 2016 at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, NY. He was a 41 year resident of New Rochelle, NY and active member of the community until his death.