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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, Juliannes 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...

No speakers at public hearing on school district budget; board vote on PMHS cell phone policy possible June 18

No speakers at public hearing on school district budget; board vote on PMHS cell phone policy possible June 18

By Charlotte Cohn, Assistant Managing Editor
May 15, 2024

No one sought to speak Wednesday during the board of education's state-mandated public hearing on its proposed $93.6 million budget, though seven citizens came to the mike during the separate public comment...

Statement: School board candidate Owen-Michaane seeks reelection to ensure our district can continue to focus on high academic achievement for every student

Statement: School board candidate Owen-Michaane seeks reelection to ensure ‘our district can continue to focus on high academic achievement for every student’

May 15, 2024

Editor’s note: This candidate statement was provided by Pelham Board of Education Trustee Dr. Michael Owen-Michaane, who is seeking reelection. The Pelham Examiner publishes statements in the form received...

Pelham PTA Council and school PTAs vote to support districts proposed $93.6 million budget ahead of May 21 election

Pelham PTA Council and school PTAs vote to support district’s proposed $93.6 million budget ahead of May 21 election

May 14, 2024

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 9, 2024 meeting,...

Statement: School board candidate Rowe seeks reelection because ‘continuity of leadership in this time of strategic planning is critical’

May 6, 2024

Editor’s note: This candidate statement was provided by Pelham Board of Education Trustee Ian Rowe, who is seeking reelection. The Pelham Examiner publishes statements in the form received as a service...

Statement: School board candidate Gordon passionate about ensuring that every student has the opportunities they need to thrive

Statement: School board candidate Gordon ‘passionate about ensuring that every student has the opportunities they need to thrive’

May 3, 2024

Editor’s note: This candidate statement was provided by school board candidate Darra Gordon. The Pelham Examiner publishes statements in the form received as a service to the community. Dear Pelham...

Statement: School board candidate Cohen seeks to chart a vision to uplift every child, fostering a future of limitless possibilities

Statement: School board candidate Cohen seeks to chart ‘a vision to uplift every child, fostering a future of limitless possibilities’

April 30, 2024

Editor’s note: This candidate statement was provided by school board candidate Kathryn Cohen. The Pelham Examiner publishes statements in the form received as a service to the community. Dear Pelham...

Pelham PTA Council to host board of education candidate forum on May 14

Pelham PTA Council to host board of education candidate forum on May 14

April 30, 2024

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. The Pelham PTA Council (PTAC)...

Owen-Michaane and Rowe seek reelection to school board, joined by Cohen and Gordon in four-candidate field

Owen-Michaane and Rowe seek reelection to school board, joined by Cohen and Gordon in four-candidate field

By Charlotte Cohn, Assistant Managing Editor
April 24, 2024

Dr. Micheal Owen-Michaane and Ian Rowe—both one-term incumbent school trustees—and Kathryn Cohen and Darra Gordon will vie for two three-year terms on the Pelham Board of Education in the school district...

Citizen review panel gives its nod to Cohen, Gordon, Owen-Michaane, Rowe as school board candidates

April 24, 2024

Editor's note: This letter was provided by the Pelham Citizens Nominating Committee. Dear Friends & Neighbors, The Pelham Citizens Nominating Committee (CNC) is pleased to announce the completion...

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