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Pocantico Hills CSD

Learning. Achievement. Growth. Direction.

Meet the Board of Education

Pocantico Hills CSD

Board of Education

Our school board is dedicated to fostering an environment where every student can achieve academic excellence and personal growth in a safe and supportive setting.

As elected representatives of our community, we are committed to making informed decisions that shape the future of our schools. Our responsibilities include:

  • Policy Development: Crafting and implementing policies that promote high educational standards and equity.
  • Budget Oversight: Ensuring that financial resources are allocated efficiently and effectively to support student learning and well-being.
  • Superintendent Supervision: Collaborating with and providing oversight for the Superintendent to ensure the district's strategic goals are met.
  • Curriculum and Instruction: Evaluating and approving curricula that meet the diverse needs of our students and prepare them for future success.
  • Facilities Management: Overseeing the maintenance and improvement of school facilities to provide a safe and conducive learning environment.
  • Community Engagement: Encouraging active participation from parents, students, teachers, and community members to foster a collaborative educational community.

Our mission is to support every student in reaching their full potential by prioritizing safety, equity, and excellence in all our decisions. We invite you to explore our initiatives, participate in our meetings, and join us in our dedication to student success and safety.

Our school board is dedicated to fostering an environment where every student can achieve academic excellence and personal growth in a safe and supportive setting.

As elected representatives of our community, we are committed to making informed decisions that shape the future of our schools. Our responsibilities include:

  • Policy Development: Crafting and implementing policies that promote high educational standards and equity.
  • Budget Oversight: Ensuring that financial resources are allocated efficiently and effectively to support student learning and well-being.
  • Superintendent Supervision: Collaborating with and providing oversight for the Superintendent to ensure the district's strategic goals are met.
  • Curriculum and Instruction: Evaluating and approving curricula that meet the diverse needs of our students and prepare them for future success.
  • Facilities Management: Overseeing the maintenance and improvement of school facilities to provide a safe and conducive learning environment.
  • Community Engagement: Encouraging active participation from parents, students, teachers, and community members to foster a collaborative educational community.

Our mission is to support every student in reaching their full potential by prioritizing safety, equity, and excellence in all our decisions. We invite you to explore our initiatives, participate in our meetings, and join us in our dedication to student success and safety.

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBERS CONTACT INFORMATION

Alfred Pacile, President / Email Me                             Charlie Minton, Vice President  / Email Me

(Term Ends: June 30, 2026)                                         (Term Ends: June 30, 2028)

 

Brian Geary, Trustee / Email Me                                  Joseph McGrath, Trustee  / Email Me

(Term Ends: June 30, 2027)                                         (Term Ends: June 30, 2026)

 

Elena Riley, Trustee / Email Me

(Term Ends: June 30, 2028)

 

To contact all members of the Pocantico Hills Board of Education: Email Us

To contact the District Clerk – Gina L. Downes: Email Me

RESOURCES

  • Board Procedures
  • Board of Education Goals (2025-2026) – coming sooon
  • Board Presentation Schedule (2025-2026) – coming soon

Participate

All are welcome to attend school board meetings either virtually or in person.

In Person: Meetings are held on Wednesday evenings in the School Library beginning at 7:30 p.m.
 

Join Virtually: All regular Board of Education meetings are broadcast online via Zoom. The link to join will be posted on this page, as well as through a Pop-Up Alert on the main website page, the Friday before a meeting.
 

Join via Zoom

Meeting Schedule

  • July 14, 2025
  • August 14, 2025
  • September 3 & 17, 2025
  • October 8 & 29, 2025
  • November 19, 2025
  • December 3 & 17, 2025
  • January 14 & 28, 2026
  • February 11 & 25, 2026
  • March 11 & 25, 2026
  • April 8 & 21, 2026
  • May 6 & 20, 2026
  • June 10 & 24, 2026