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{{short description|School district in Shrub Oak, New York, United States}}
The '''Lakeland Central School District''' is a [[Public school (government funded)|public]] [[school district]] in [[New York (state)|New York State]], serving approximately 5600 students in {{convert|44|sqmi|km2}} of the towns of [[Yorktown, New York|Yorktown]], [[Cortlandt, New York|Cortlandt]] and [[Somers, New York|Somers]] in [[Westchester County, New York|Westchester County]]; and the towns of [[Carmel, New York|Carmel]], [[Philipstown, New York|Philipstown]], and [[Putnam Valley, New York|Putnam Valley]] in [[Putnam County, New York|Putnam County]]. It is the largest suburban school district in Westchester County and a member of the Putnam/Northern Westchester [[BOCES]].
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The '''Lakeland Central School District''' is a [[Public school (government funded)|public]] [[school district]] in [[New York (state)|New York State]], serving approximately 5200 students in {{convert|44|sqmi|km2}} of the towns of [[Yorktown, New York|Yorktown]], [[Cortlandt, New York|Cortlandt]] and [[Somers, New York|Somers]] in [[Westchester County, New York|Westchester County]]; and the towns of [[Carmel, New York|Carmel]], [[Philipstown, New York|Philipstown]], and [[Putnam Valley, New York|Putnam Valley]] in [[Putnam County, New York|Putnam County]]. It is the largest suburban school district (by area) in Westchester County and a member of the Putnam/Northern Westchester [[BOCES]].


The average class size ranges from 19-24 students and the [[student-teacher ratio]] is 13:1.<ref name="NYSDRC2005">[http://emsc33.nysed.gov/repcrd2005/cir/662401060000.pdf 2004-2005 New York State District Report Card] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110720170203/http://emsc33.nysed.gov/repcrd2005/cir/662401060000.pdf |date=2011-07-20 }}</ref>
The average class size ranges from 19-24 students and the [[student-teacher ratio]] is 13:1.<ref name="NYSDRC2005">[http://emsc33.nysed.gov/repcrd2005/cir/662401060000.pdf 2004-2005 New York State District Report Card] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110720170203/http://emsc33.nysed.gov/repcrd2005/cir/662401060000.pdf |date=2011-07-20 }}</ref>


The district's main office is in [[Shrub Oak, New York]]. Dr. George E. Stone is the [[Superintendent (education)|Superintendent of Schools]].
The district's main office is in [[Shrub Oak, New York]]. Dr. Karen Gagliardi is the acting [[Superintendent (education)|Superintendent of Schools]].


==Board of Education==
==Board of education==
The Board of Education (BOE) consists of 9 members who reside in the Lakeland Central School District. Members serve rotating 3-year terms. Elections are held each May for board members and to vote on the School District Budget.
The Board of Education (BOE) consists of 9 members who reside in the Lakeland Central School District. Members serve staggered 3-year terms. Elections are held each May for board members and to vote on the School District Budget.

Current board members are:<ref>[http://www.lakelandschools.org/BOE/trustees.htm Lakeland School District Board of Education]</ref>

As of October 1, 2018, the nine-member board includes:

Angela Conti,
Trustee,
Cortlandt Manor,
Term Ends: 2021

Michael Daly,
Trustee,
Yorktown Heights,
Term Ends: 2018

Denise Kness,
President,
Yorktown Hts.,
Term Ends: 2020

Steven Korn,
Trustee,
Cortlandt Manor,
Term Ends: 2019

Glen P. Malia,
Trustee,
Cortlandt Manor,
Term Ends: 2020

Robert E. Mayes,
Trustee,
Cortlandt Manor,
Term Ends: 2019

Rachelle Nardelli,
Vice President,
Shrub Oak (Yorktown),
Term Ends: 2020

Karen Pressman,
Trustee,
Cortlandt Manor,
Term Ends: 2018

Steve Rosen,
Trustee,
Mohegan Lake,
Term Ends: 2019


==History==
==History==
The district was founded in 1951 when the Shrub Oak, Toddville, and Van Cortlandtville school districts merged. In 1952, the Lakeland School District opened its doors to 1,282 children in small neighborhood schools. At its peak in 1973, the district served 8,594 students before dropping to its current levels of around 5,600 students.
In 1951, the Shrub Oak, Toddville, and Van Cortlandtville school districts combined to become the Lakeland School District. Lakeland School District officially began operating in 1952. At its peak in 1973, the district served 8,594 students before dropping to its current levels of around 5,600 students.


==Schools==
==Schools==
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===Elementary Schools (K-5)===
===Elementary Schools (K-5)===
*[http://www.lakelandschools.org/benjaminfranklin/index.php Benjamin Franklin Elementary School] ([[Yorktown Heights, New York|Yorktown Heights]])
*Benjamin Franklin Elementary School ([[Yorktown Heights, New York|Yorktown Heights]])
*[http://www.lakelandschools.org/georgewashington/index.php George Washington Elementary School] ([[Lake Mohegan, New York|Mohegan Lake]])
*George Washington Elementary School ([[Lake Mohegan, New York|Mohegan Lake]])
*[http://www.lakelandschools.org/lincolntitus/index.php Lincoln-Titus Elementary School] ([[Crompond, New York|Crompond]])
*Lincoln-Titus Elementary School ([[Crompond, New York|Crompond]])
*[http://www.lakelandschools.org/thomasjefferson/index.php Thomas Jefferson Elementary School] ([[Yorktown Heights, New York|Yorktown Heights]])
*Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ([[Yorktown Heights, New York|Yorktown Heights]])
*[http://www.lakelandschools.org/vancortlandtville/index.php Van Cortlandtville Elementary School] ([[Lake Mohegan, New York|Mohegan Lake]])
*Van Cortlandtville Elementary School ([[Lake Mohegan, New York|Mohegan Lake]])


===Middle Schools (6-8)===
===Middle Schools (6-8)===
*[[Lakeland Copper Beech Middle School]] ([[Yorktown Heights, New York|Yorktown Heights]])
*Lakeland Copper Beech Middle School ([[Yorktown Heights, New York|Yorktown Heights]])


===High Schools (9-12)===
===High Schools (9-12)===
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The PTAs at Benjamin Franklin, Lincoln-Titus, Thomas Jefferson, and Van Cortlandtville elementary schools have been named National PTA Schools of Excellence.
The PTAs at Benjamin Franklin, Lincoln-Titus, Thomas Jefferson, and Van Cortlandtville elementary schools have been named National PTA Schools of Excellence.


Notable Graduates:
==In popular culture==
[[T.C. Boyle]], author, also taught at Lakeland High School from 1968 to 1972


Melissa Gonzalez, member of the USA Women's Olympic Field Hockey Team
[[Melissa González (field hockey)|Melissa Gonzalez]], member of the [[United States Women's Field Hockey Team]]


[[Lawrence Lindsey]] (1972), economist, former member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve, professor at [[Harvard University]]
In June 2007, singer and actress [[Vanessa L. Williams]] came to Lincoln-Titus Elementary school to explain to the 5th graders what an acting career is like.


[[Jeffrey Herbst]], Graduate Walter Panas High School, Former President, [[Colgate University]]
In April 2016 David Adler, a famous author, came to Thomas Jefferson Elementary School to talk to 5th graders how he gets inspiration for his writing.

Notable Graduates:
T.C. Boyle, author, also taught at Lakeland High School from 1968 to 1972

Lawrence Lindsey (1972), economist, former member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve, professor at Harvard University

Jeffrey Herbst, Graduate Walter Panas High School, Former President, Colgate University


==References==
==References==
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*[http://lakelandschools.org/ Lakeland Central Schools web site]
*[http://lakelandschools.org/ Lakeland Central Schools web site]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20070703031227/http://www.nyssba.org/scriptcontent/index.cfm New York State School Boards Association]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20070703031227/http://www.nyssba.org/scriptcontent/index.cfm New York State School Boards Association]
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Latest revision as of 19:43, 5 October 2024

Lakeland Central School District
Address
1086 Main Street
Shrub Oak
, New York, 10588
United States
Coordinates41°19′48″N 73°49′41″W / 41.3300°N 73.8280°W / 41.3300; -73.8280
District information
TypePublic school district
MottoEducating Today for a Better Tomorrow
GradesK–12
Established1951; 73 years ago (1951)
Business administratornone
School board9 members
Chair of the boardAdam Kaufman
Schools5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools
NCES District ID3616620[1]
Students and staff
Students5579
Teachers466
Staff1041
Student–teacher ratio12:1
Other information
Websitelakelandschools.org

The Lakeland Central School District is a public school district in New York State, serving approximately 5200 students in 44 square miles (110 km2) of the towns of Yorktown, Cortlandt and Somers in Westchester County; and the towns of Carmel, Philipstown, and Putnam Valley in Putnam County. It is the largest suburban school district (by area) in Westchester County and a member of the Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES.

The average class size ranges from 19-24 students and the student-teacher ratio is 13:1.[2]

The district's main office is in Shrub Oak, New York. Dr. Karen Gagliardi is the acting Superintendent of Schools.

Board of education

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The Board of Education (BOE) consists of 9 members who reside in the Lakeland Central School District. Members serve staggered 3-year terms. Elections are held each May for board members and to vote on the School District Budget.

History

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In 1951, the Shrub Oak, Toddville, and Van Cortlandtville school districts combined to become the Lakeland School District. Lakeland School District officially began operating in 1952. At its peak in 1973, the district served 8,594 students before dropping to its current levels of around 5,600 students.

Schools

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The Lakeland Central Central School District operates five elementary schools, one Middle school, and two high schools across the district.

Elementary Schools (K-5)

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Middle Schools (6-8)

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High Schools (9-12)

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Performance

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Lakeland Copper Beech Middle School has been selected as a National School to Watch, an initiative by the US Education Department to recognize high performance by schools.

For the 2016-2017 school year, 97% of graduates attended either 4-year colleges or 2-year colleges.[2]

Lakeland High School's Girls Field Hockey team has won the New York State Class B Championship for nine years in a row (2009-2018) and 12 total state titles.

Walter Panas High School Girls Volleyball is the two-time Class A New York State Champion (2016, 2017).

The PTAs at Benjamin Franklin, Lincoln-Titus, Thomas Jefferson, and Van Cortlandtville elementary schools have been named National PTA Schools of Excellence.

Notable Graduates: T.C. Boyle, author, also taught at Lakeland High School from 1968 to 1972

Melissa Gonzalez, member of the United States Women's Field Hockey Team

Lawrence Lindsey (1972), economist, former member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve, professor at Harvard University

Jeffrey Herbst, Graduate Walter Panas High School, Former President, Colgate University

References

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  1. ^ "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Lakeland Central School District". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 2022-05-01.
  2. ^ a b 2004-2005 New York State District Report Card Archived 2011-07-20 at the Wayback Machine
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