Message from the Briarcliff Manor UFSD Superintendent

Dear Briarcliff Residents:

Thank you to the Briarcliff Community for your support of our district budget and facilities improvement proposition. , which shows the strong support our community has for its schools and the children of Briarcliff Manor. With an 81% voter approval on the budget, one of the highest in the area, I am pleased that you recognized the many elements of the budget that were preserved in a very difficult economic climate. The budget you passed will provide:

• a Tax Levy below the tax cap
• the continuation of all teacher positions
• the continuation of all district programs
• an enhanced Technology budget
• an enhanced Professional Development budget
• a Security Consultant & safety improvement
• the full funding of Reading Street & Singapore Math at
• a class size reduction at each building

71% of voters approved the facilities improvement bond that will provide:

• a stadium field and baseball field with synthetic turf
• Todd educational murals
• facility upgrades at Todd
• an Exploring Music Lab at the middle school
• a new state-of-the art high school science lab
• the expansion of the high school fitness center
• computer lab upgrades at each school

In addition, I congratulate and on their election to the Briarcliff Manor Board of Education.  Their terms will begin July 1, 2012.  

Emerson wrote, “The secret of education lies in respecting the pupil.”  I applaud the great respect you have shown our students, and I write this message with gratitude and enthusiasm for all that your positive votes will provide our students in the coming year and beyond.

Neal S. Miller

Superintendent of Schools