The Elmsford School District, officially known as the Elmsford Union Free School District, is a public school district that serves approximately 980 students[2] in Elmsford, New York in Westchester County.
| Elmsford UFSD | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| United States | |
| Coordinates | 41°02′59″N 73°49′01″W / 41.049826°N 73.816978°W |
| District information | |
| Type | Public |
| Motto | Dedicated to Excellence |
| Grades | PK-12 |
| Superintendent | Dr. Marc P. Baiocco |
| Schools | 3 |
| Budget | $33,482,155 (2016-2017 school year)[1] |
| NCES District ID | 3610650[1]. |
| Students and staff | |
| Students | 1,117 (PK-12)[1] |
| Teachers | 90 (on an FTE basis)[1] |
| Staff | 29 (on an FTE basis)[1] |
| Student–teacher ratio | 12.41 [1] |
| Athletic conference | Section 1, Class C |
| Colors | Red, Black and White |
| Other information | |
| Website | https://www.eufsd.org/ |
The Superintendent of Schools is Dr. Marc P. Baiocco.[3] Dr. Baiocco became Superintendent in 2017, replacing Dr. Joseph L. Ricca. Dr. Baiocco is the former Principal of Alexander Hamilton Junior/Senior High School, where he has served for the past 8 years.[4]
History
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In 2017 the district had 900 students.[5] Joseph Ricca, previously of the East Hanover School District,[6] was superintendent until July 1, 2017, upon becoming superintendent of White Plains Public Schools. Marc Baiocco replaced him in that role.[5]
Board of education
editThe Elmsford Board of Education is legally responsible for establishing and overseeing the goals and objectives of the school district. The Board is composed of five members, who are residents of the school district, elected to three-year terms. The school board elections are held each May. Included in its general powers are the following: observing and enforcing federal and state education laws and local school board policies, appointing personnel upon the Superintendent's recommendation, appraising programs and services, and adopting the annual school budget.[7] Regular meetings of the Board of Education are held on the first Wednesday of every month.
District Administrators
edit- Superintendent of Schools- Dr. Marc P. Baiocco
- Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations- Ms. Gladys Pagan-Baxter
- Director of Technology and Certified Staff- Mr. Jeffrey Olender[8]
- Director Pupil Personnel Services- Ms. Jo-Anne Dobbins
Schools
editThe Elmsford School District houses 3 schools across the district.
The Carl L. Dixson Primary School
editThe Carl L. Dixson Primary School has seen many changes since it was built, and now serves grades Pre- Kindergarten to 1st grade. The building opened in 1894 as the Hillside Avenue School.[9] Jeffrey J. Olender serves as Principal.[10]
Alice E. Grady Elementary School
editAlice E. Grady Elementary School houses grades 2nd through 6th. The building is named after lifelong village resident, Alice Grady.[11]
The principal of Alice E. Grady Elementary School is Dr. Andrea Hamilton[12]
An addition was built to Alice E. Grady Elementary School, along with several renovations, in 2000. Included in the project were 4 classrooms, a new library, a new computer lab, an art room, a gazebo, a new gymnasium, and a renovated cafeteria and music room.
Alexander Hamilton Jr./Sr High School
editAlexander Hamilton Jr./Sr. High School (AHHS) contains the district's 7th through 12th grade population.[13] The building is named after the first United States Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton.
The Principal is Joseph Englehart [14] and Ms. Maracallo is the Assistant Principal.
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Elmsford Union Free School District". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved July 29, 2012.
- ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-03-23. Retrieved 2011-05-01.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "Elmsford Union Free School District Names Finalist for Superintendent of Schools". 24 May 2017.
- ^ "Elmsford Union Free School District / Homepage".
- ^ a b Wilson, Colleen (2017-08-03). "New Elmsford superintendent ditched law to become educator". The Journal News. Retrieved 2020-01-28.
- ^ Wilson, Colleen (2017-08-29). "Joe Ricca prefers the classroom office as superintendent". The Journal News. Retrieved 2020-01-28.
- ^ "Board of Education - Elmsford Public Schools - Elmsford, NY 10523". Archived from the original on 2008-12-18. Retrieved 2009-06-12.
- ^ "Elmsford Public Schools - Elmsford, NY 10523". Archived from the original on 2008-12-07. Retrieved 2009-06-12.
- ^ "About Dixson - Dixson Primary School - Elmsford, NY 10523". Archived from the original on 2008-12-20. Retrieved 2009-06-12.
- ^ http://eufsd.org/dixson/p_letter.html[permanent dead link]
- ^ "About Grady - Alice e. Grady Elementary School - Elmsford, NY 10523". Archived from the original on 2008-08-20. Retrieved 2009-06-12.
- ^ "Principal's Letter - Alice e. Grady Elementary School - Elmsford, NY 10523". Archived from the original on 2008-08-20. Retrieved 2009-06-12.
- ^ "About Hamilton - Elmsford Public Schools - Elmsford, NY 10523". Archived from the original on 2009-09-14. Retrieved 2009-06-12.
- ^ "Principal's Letter - Alexander Hamilton High School - Elmsford, NY 10523". Archived from the original on 2009-02-20. Retrieved 2009-06-12.