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School board sends four bond propositions totaling $143.6 million to voters for decision May 20, after reviewing potential tax increases

School board sends four bond propositions totaling $143.6 million to voters for decision May 20, after reviewing potential tax increases

By Charlotte Cohn, Assistant Managing Editor
April 7, 2025

The Pelham Board of Education voted March 26 to put four capital improvement bond propositions totaling $143.6 million on the May 20 ballot in the school district election, after reviewing the potential...

School board members listen to a resident during their March 19 meeting in PMHS's Alumni Hall.

School board plans final vote Wednesday on four bond propositions totaling $143.6 million, with Siwanoy receiving its own line on ballot

By Charlotte Cohn, Assistant Managing Editor
March 26, 2025

The Pelham Board of Education is scheduled to vote Wednesday night on sending four bond propositions totaling $143.6 million to district voters for approval, after deciding March 19 to increase the number...

School board letter to community provides update on process that led to selection and prioritization of bond projects

School board letter to community provides update on process that led to selection and prioritization of bond projects

March 19, 2025

Editor's note: This statement was provided by the Pelham Board of Education. The Pelham Examiner publishes statements in the form received as a service to the community. This week, the Board of Education...

Rendering of Siwanoy with proposed addition at rear.

School board drafts $141.2 million project package for bond referendum, includes PMHS, Siwanoy additions

By Charlotte Cohn, Assistant Managing Editor
March 8, 2025

The Pelham Board of Education reached consensus Monday on borrowing $141.2 million via bond sales to fund capital projects, including an addition at the secondary campus, another for Siwanoy Elementary...

School district to hold world cafe-style discussion Tuesday on capital projects to be funded by bonds

School district to hold world cafe-style discussion Tuesday on capital projects to be funded by bonds

March 8, 2025

Editor's note: This announcement was provided by the Pelham Union Free School District. The Pelham Examiner publishes announcements in the form received as a service to the community. As the Board of...

On tour, Siwanoy principal shows residents need for expansion; most at meeting oppose option that would demolish building's wings

On tour, Siwanoy principal shows residents need for expansion; most at meeting oppose option that would demolish building’s wings

By Lark Martin, Executive Editor
February 14, 2025

Siwanoy Elementary School Principal Farid Johnson led about 30 Pelham residents through his building on a Feb. 6 tour that was an element of the information sessions the district is holding on capital...

Additional plans for expansions at Siwanoy and secondary campus considered by school board

Additional plans for expansions at Siwanoy and secondary campus considered by school board

By Charlotte Cohn, Assistant Managing Editor
February 7, 2025

At a school board work session Jan. 28, the district's architects presented two new plans for additions to Siwanoy Elementary School and four more for the secondary campus. At the same time, the overall...

Labeling Siwanoy 'historically significant building,' flyers call on residents to oppose major renovation that would demolish wings

Labeling Siwanoy ‘historically significant building,’ flyers call on residents to oppose major renovation that would demolish wings

By Lark Martin, Executive Editor
February 3, 2025

One hundred flyers headlined "SAVE SIWANOY!" were delivered last week to residents on the streets around Siwanoy Elementary School, with the document calling on recipients to oppose the most extensive...

School board prepares for bond vote: Borrowing could range from $54.3 mln to $176.8 mln with additions at Siwanoy, PMHS considered

School board prepares for bond vote: Borrowing could range from $54.3 mln to $176.8 mln with additions at Siwanoy, PMHS considered

By Charlotte Cohn, Assistant Managing Editor
January 15, 2025

The Pelham Board of Education reviewed Wednesday recommendations for building renovations and expansions as it plans for a public bond vote in May that could ask voters to approve borrowing of anywhere...

Election officials count absentee ballots in the Pelham Union Free School District election after the polls closed.

Pelham voters approve $93.6 million school budget; Cohen and Gordon defeat incumbents to win board of education seats

By Pelham Examiner Editors
May 22, 2024

The Pelham school district’s proposed $93.6 million budget was approved Tuesday by voters 1,549-445. Kathryn Cohen and Darra Gordon were elected to three-year terms on the board of education, defeating...

PUFSD seeks approval for $93.6 million budget; four candidates on ballot for two school board seats

PUFSD seeks approval for $93.6 million budget; four candidates on ballot for two school board seats

May 21, 2024

Voting in the Pelham Union Free School District election was held Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the Pelham Middle School gym. The school board has asked voters to approve a proposed $93.6 million...

Candidate forum: Four seeking two school board seats discuss DEI, Julianne's Playground and cell phones

Candidate forum: Four seeking two school board seats discuss DEI, Julianne’s Playground and cell phones

By Annika Halvorson, Staff Reporter
May 16, 2024

The four candidates for two open seats on the Pelham Board of Education discussed diversity, equity and inclusion programs, the storm-water project proposed for Julianne's Playground and upcoming fiscal...

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