Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
3/19/2025 - 5:30 PM  
Category:
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORTS  
Type:
Action  
Subject:
11.2 Dedication of a tree in honor of Maria DeChent  
District Goals:
 
Enclosure:
 
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Funding:
N/A  
Resolution
WHEREAS a proposal has been submitted to the President of the Board of Education to dedicate a tree at Roosevelt High School Early College Studies in memory of Maria DeChent, and

WHEREAS Maria DeChent was raised in Yonkers by her beloved parents, who immigrated from Italy; she married Mr. Edward DeChent, Principal of Roosevelt High School Early College Studies, and raised their 3 children in both Yonkers and Putnam County, and

WHEREAS Maria DeChent made invaluable contributions to the greater Yonkers Community especially related to charities associated with Breast Cancer Awareness , and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: the Trustees have reviewed and affirm that the request meets the criteria set forth in Policy 7500 - Naming and Dedicating School District Property.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the Board of Education dedicates a tree at Roosevelt High School Early College Studies in memory of Maria DeChent to honor her service and exemplary contributions to the community.
 
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Anibal Soler, Jr. - Superintendent of Schools
 
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Rosemarie Linton Moved, Member Dr. John Castanaro seconded to approve the Original motion 'WHEREAS a proposal has been submitted to the President of the Board of Education to dedicate a tree at Roosevelt High School Early College Studies in memory of Maria DeChent, and

WHEREAS Maria DeChent was raised in Yonkers by her beloved parents, who immigrated from Italy; she married Mr. Edward DeChent, Principal of Roosevelt High School Early College Studies, and raised their 3 children in both Yonkers and Putnam County, and

WHEREAS Maria DeChent made invaluable contributions to the greater Yonkers Community especially related to charities associated with Breast Cancer Awareness , and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: the Trustees have reviewed and affirm that the request meets the criteria set forth in Policy 7500 - Naming and Dedicating School District Property.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the Board of Education dedicates a tree at Roosevelt High School Early College Studies in memory of Maria DeChent to honor her service and exemplary contributions to the community.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 6 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 6 - 0
   
Kevin Cacace     Yes
Dr. Rosalba Corrado Del Vecchio     Yes
Dr. John Castanaro     Yes
Gail Burns     Yes
Sheila Greenwald     Yes
Rosemarie Linton     Yes