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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Regular Business Meeting of the Board of Education will be held on Tuesday, May 19 , 2026, beginning at 6:30 p.m., at The Board of Education, 165 N. Columbus Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY 10553.  

Members of the public may view the Meeting LIVE on our website or Facebook: 
https://www.mtvernoncsd.org/our-district/board-of-education/meeting-video-library

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Mount Vernon City School District Federation of Teachers voted to ratify a new contract for teachers, teaching assistants and security monitors. After voting, there was a count of 353-148 for the teacher’s unit, a 139-40 vote for the teacher’s assist unit, and a 58-8 vote for security monitors. The contract was approved by the Board of Education at a special meeting on Tuesday, May 12.

Four retiring Mount Vernon City School District principals were honored Monday evening during a special recognition ceremony at City Hall celebrating their years of dedication, leadership and service to students and their families. Hosted by City Councilmember Cynthia Turnquest-Jones, the event recognized Rebecca Jones of Lincoln School, Danielle Davis-Marrow of Nelson Mandela/Dr. Hosea Zollicoffer School, Dr. Natasha Hunter-McGregor of Graham School and Carol Quinones-Dixon of Traphagen School.

The 2026-27 Mount Vernon City School District budget will be decided on by Mount Vernon voters on Tuesday, May 19. Check out this video message from Superintendent Dr. Demario Strickland, explaining just how important it is to come out to vote. Visit our website, where you can find the budget book with detailed spending information, to learn more about the budget! You can also find your polling place and other important voting information on the budget page of our site. You can read more about the expenses in the budget by reviewing the budget book (tinyurl.com/mrysvt9k) and the budget newsletter (tinyurl.com/yphzefp8), which provide a comprehensive overview of the spending plan.

Mother’s Day was in full bloom at Mount Vernon STEAM Academy, as mothers and motherly figures gathered to celebrate the joyous day with loved ones. Families had the opportunity to participate in a flowerpot painting activity and planted flowers to take home.

The Mount Vernon City School District’s 2026-27 budget returns Gifted & Talented and enrichment opportunities to scholars, which were highlighted as a priority by the Mount Vernon community. These programs help reinforce students’ learning, provide them with tools to succeed academically, and prepare them to reach their postsecondary goals.

You can learn more about programs funded in the Mount Vernon City School District’s budget by clicking here to view the budget book and clicking here to view the budget newsletter, which provide a comprehensive overview of the 2026-27 budget. The budget vote will be held from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19.