Briarcliff Board of Education Forms Facilities Planning Committee

At the October 21, 2019 meeting, the Briarcliff Manor Board of Education approved the formation of a Facilities Planning Committee.

The Briarcliff Manor Union Free School District conducted a Building Conditions Survey (BCS). The BCS is a state-mandated intensive review of school facilities, infrastructure and grounds conducted by architects and engineers in consultation with district administration. A presentation of this survey’s findings was provided to the Board of Education at its September 25thmeeting and it was determined that significant updates and renovations are needed.

Board of Education President Kenneth Torosian said, “It is with great enthusiasm that the Board of Education has resolved to make an all-call to solicit community participation on a Facilities Planning Committee. Together with representatives from all three schools and District administration, this volunteer committee will prioritize the findings and plan next steps to address the items identified in the Buildings Conditions Survey. The recommendation from the committee will be presented to the board of education. The work performed will ultimately be approved by the board and may require financing through the issuance of a bond.The goal of this committee is to ensure that our facilities are safe, secure, and consistent with our educational priorities.”

Committee members must live in the school district and be available to attend a minimum of six (6) meetings between November 2019 and January 2020 and monthly meetings through the end of the 2019-2020 school year. All are welcome to apply by visiting the school district website at www.briarcliffschools.org and completing the application online or, if you prefer to complete the application in person, copies will be available in the Main Office of Todd Elementary School.

All applications must be received by Friday, November 1, 2019.

The Briarcliff Manor Union Free School District provides a deep and well-rounded educational experience for students who attend three award-wining schools -- Todd Elementary School for kindergarten through fifth grade, Briarcliff Middle School for grades six through eight, and Briarcliff High School for grades nine through twelve. The schools operate with the support of a five-member Board of Education whose goal it is to provide each student with a strong educational foundation and the tools necessary to find lifelong personal and academic success.