About the Board of Education
The Board of Education develops policies governing the operation of the Port Chester Public Schools. The Board's executive officer, the Superintendent of Schools, has responsibility for implementing those policies. Trustees, who are elected by district residents, serve three-year terms without compensation.
Regular board meetings generally are held on Thursday evenings at Port Chester Middle School on Bowman Avenue. Beginning in January 2020, the meetings will be held on Thursdays. Work sessions usually are held the second Thursday of each month in the central office board room at the Middle School, unless otherwise indicated. Check the web site calendar or the cable education access channel for changes in date time and venue. Residents are encouraged to attend and participate. Board members also welcome comments and suggestions, either mailed to them at Port Chester-Rye Union Free School District, P.O. Box 246, Port Chester, N.Y. 10573, or through email.
To contact the Board of Education and Superintendent, please email pcboardofeducation@portchesterschools.org.
Meeting Dates 2025-2026
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School Board Members
Board member email addresses are available in our Staff Directory.
| Member |
Term |
Chrissie Onofrio, President
|
2025-2028 |
| Roberto Dominguez, Vice President |
2023-2026 |
Sharon Burke
|
2024-2027 |
Dr. JoAnne Ferrara
|
2024-2027 |
George Ford
|
2023-2026 |
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Board Goals 2025-2026
Goal 1 – Improve and Enhance Academic Growth, Rigor, and Proficiency in Reading, Writing, and Mathematics Through Multiple Pathways and a Data-Driven Culture
- Leverage data, research, experience, and collaboration to enrich, inform, and guide instructional practices and strategic initiatives.
- Foster transparency by sharing data, discussions, and objectives aimed at elevating academic rigor and performance from Pre-K to 12th grade.
- Create a culture of student agency, ensuring that all students have access to various college and career pathways.
Goal 2 – Strengthen Communication, Community Involvement, and Partnerships by Promoting Empathy, Connectedness, Civic Engagement, and Pride in Ram Nation
- Utilize multiple platforms and outlets to disseminate important information while publicly recognizing and celebrating the achievements of our students, staff, and district.
- Encourage collaboration and inclusivity to facilitate meaningful dialogue with parents, key stakeholders, and community partners, thereby enhancing community engagement, patriotism, and pride in our “Ramily”/Ram Nation.
- Ensure that students, families, and district personnel participate in meaningful and authentic interactions, emphasizing respect, mindfulness, and mental health support.
Goal 3 – Engage in Strategic Planning for Financial Stewardship and Facilities Management
- Collaborate on strategic planning initiatives to safeguard fiscal stability.
- Take a proactive approach to enhance and maintain safe educational environments and well-kept facilities that the community takes pride in.
- Conduct reviews of facilities, budgets, and operations for the purpose of long-term planning.
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District Office
Staff & faculty email addresses are available in our Staff Directory.
| Name & Title |
Phone |
| Dr. Aurelia Henriquez, Superintendent of Schools |
914-934-7901 |
| Cathy Maggi, District Clerk |
914-934-7900 |
| District Office Building |
Address: 113 Bowman Ave., Port Chester, NY 10573
Phone: 914-934-7900
Fax: 914-934-0727 |
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Accessibility Statement
It is the goal of the Port Chester-Rye Union Free School District that the information on our website be accessible to individuals with visual, hearing or cognitive disabilities. Good faith efforts have been made to ensure that our site complies with New York State standards on website accessibility (New York State OFT Policy, P04-002, Accessibility of State Agency Web-based Intranet and Internet Information and Applications). The majority of pages in our site are available in HTML format that can be deciphered by screen readers. If you are unable to access any page(s) in our site, please email the district clerk (link opens the Staff Directory for email address) with detailed information on the location of the page or document you were attempting to access. Be sure to include your name, email address and phone number so that we may contact you to provide the information in another format.
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