District overview
Pocantico Hills Central School District
Funding structure, how it compares to peers, and where major projects stand.
How Pocantico Hills is funded and governed
A five-member elected Board of Education sets district policy and proposes the annual budget for voter approval. Richard Calkins is superintendent. The 2026–27 budget relies mainly on local property taxes, with state aid and other revenue also supporting the district.
Annual budget
Voters approved $32,545,000 for 2026–27, 144 to 12.
Property tax
The board authorized a $26.2 million levy for 2026–27.
High school
The district contracts with neighboring districts for high school instruction.
Board oversight
The board designated itself the 2026–27 audit committee and identified representatives for capital, technology, finance, policy and safety.
Board and contact
The July 2026 reorganization minutes name Charlie Minton as president, Elena Riley as vice president, and Brian Geary, Joshua Rosenfield and Carin Yuen as trustees. The district can be reached at 914-631-2440, 599 Bedford Road, Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591.
District leadership
Where the district stands
Major projects
Phase III capital improvements
Voter authorized; proposed awards under considerationThe project concept includes outdoor facilities, pool repairs, library and bathroom modernization and infrastructure. Voters authorized up to $6.5 million from Capital Reserve III. The October 22 agenda proposed construction awards totaling $3,965,304; approval was not established in the collected record.
- District presented a $6,271,060 project concept.
- Capital reserve proposition passed 149–9.
- Board agenda proposed construction awards.
Funding
Capital Reserve III, subject to voter authorization
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