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In the Pelham Middle School gym, residents vote in the final hour of balloting in the school district election.

Pelham voters approve school repair and Siwanoy bonds—the latter by 80 votes—reject PMHS addition and geothermal

Pelham school district voters Tuesday approved a $56.2 million bond to fund infrastructure and repair projects at four schools and a second bond totaling $42.6 million for an expansion at Siwanoy Elementary...

Informational signs on the school district's four bond propositions sit in the lobby of Pelham Middle School on Monday.

DON’T FORGET TO VOTE: Polls open Tuesday 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. in PMS gym for school district election with budget, 4 bond props on ballot

May 20, 2025

Polls for the school district election are open Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the Pelham Middle School gym, with voters being asked to decide on the $96.3 million annual budget, four capital bond propositions...

School board statement: Vote for budget and propositions 'represents a significant opportunity for our students and our community'

School board statement: Vote for budget and propositions ‘represents a significant opportunity for our students and our community’

May 16, 2025

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

Pelham PTAs announce support for putting on school district ballot proposed budget, four capital bond propositions and property purchase

Pelham PTAs announce support for putting on school district ballot proposed budget, four capital bond propositions and property purchase

May 9, 2025

Editor's note: This press release was provided by the Pelham PTA Council. The Pelham Examiner publishes press releases in the form received as a service to the community. At its May 8, 2025 meeting,...

From the 2025-26 proposed budget for the Pelham Union Free School District.

School board approves $96.3 million budget that would raise taxes 3.48%; voters will have their say on May 20

By Charlotte Cohn, Assistant Managing Editor
May 1, 2025

The board of education voted April 22 to put a $96.3 million budget for 2025-2026 before district voters on May 20. The plan would boost spending 2.9% and taxes 3.48%, which equals the state-set cap on...

From left, Trustees Will Treves, Natalie Marrero and Jackie De Angelis.

Three incumbents unopposed in bids for reelection to Pelham Board of Education

By Charlotte Cohn, Assistant Managing Editor
April 28, 2025

Trustees Natalie Marrero, Will Treves and Jackie De Angelis are running unopposed for reelection to three seats on the Pelham Board of Education. The candidates, all seeking second three-year terms,...

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...

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