THE TEACHER CENTER OF CENTRAL WESTCHESTER www.teachercentercw.org
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20 Broadway, Valhalla, NY 10595 * 914.368.8771
Teacher Center Policy Board Meeting
Eastchester Board of Education Building
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Attendees: Toni Gamils, Julie Liebersohn, Ann Marie Kiernan, Mary Farrell, Dr Ronald Valenti, William Meyer, Cara Dippolito, Carlene Lovecchio, Ruth Kambar (Eastchester UFSD), Mark Raimondi, Dr. Marable, Francina Jubilee (Mt. Vernon CSD) Marjorie Clarke, Nick Wolf (Hawthorne-Cedar Knolls), Tracy Taylor (Blind Brook), Roxannne Franquelli, Darlene Castro (Valhalla CSD) Rhonda Harding Boyd
(Tuckahoe) Luis Barcelo, Paige Hefter (Pelham UFSD) Quorum Present: Yes
Welcome & Announcements
Anne Marie welcomed all members to the meeting and thanked Dr. Valenti for the use of their facilities for the meeting. Ann Marie also expressed appreciation for all members continued support and participation.
Approval of Minutes
The minutes from the May 20, 2025 Board Meeting was reviewed and a motion was made by Carlene Lovecchio to approve, seconded by Luis Barcelo and passed.
Co-Directors’ Reports
- End of Year Financial Update: Julie Liebersohn provided an update on current grant finances and reported on any outstanding invoices.
- Budget Update: Toni Gamils confirmed that the Teacher Center of Central Westchester will receive the same level of funding for the 2025–2026 school year as in the previous year.
A detailed, line-by-line review of the Continuation Application and FS-10 budget proposal for the 2025–2026 school year was conducted. A discussion ensued in regards to the allocation of the funds and Toni explained that we will give courses that are most needed in the districts. We rely heavily on our Board members receiving input from their districts as to what courses they would like to have and the Teacher Center works very hard to accommodate any requests. - Toni has listed upcoming courses on My Learning Plan.
- Julie then thanked everyone for all the support over the years while she was Co-Director.
- Toni and all Board Members wished Julie Liebersohn and Ruth Kambar much success in their future endeavors.
- Future Policy Board Meetings for 2025/2026 school year will be announced in the near future.
Adjournment
A motion to adjourn was made by Francina Jubilee, seconded by Paige Hefter, and unanimously approved.
Respectfully submitted
Mary Farrell