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Meeting Date:
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3/19/2025 - 5:30 PM
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Category:
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SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORTS
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Type:
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Action
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Subject:
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11.2 Dedication of a tree in honor of Maria DeChent
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District Goals:
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Enclosure
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File Attachment:
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Rationale:
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Funding:
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N/A
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Resolution:
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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.
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Approvals:
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Recommended By:
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Signed By:
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Anibal Soler, Jr. - Superintendent of Schools
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Vote Results:
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| 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 | |
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