Scarsdale Board of Ed Extends Superintendent's Contract and Accepts Gifts from Maroon and White

The Scarsdale Board of Education has extended Superintendent Thomas Hager's contract for one year following a comprehensive review of his performance. Dr. Hagerman, who had previously served as Superintendent for the nationally renowned Winnetka School District 36 on Chicago's north shore, came to the District last summer after the Board conducted an extensive national search for a new superintendent.

As part of its duties, the Board of Education engaged in a comprehensive review process to evaluate Dr. Hagerman's performance during his first year as Superintendent. This process resulted in the conclusion that, especially given the unique challenges of a transition to a new administration, Dr. Hagerman was a highly effective Superintendent, leading the District through a successful 2014-15 school year.

Dr. Hagerman's success was evidenced by, among other things, the implementation of an ambitious entry plan through which he engaged with numerous school and community representatives and groups through hundreds of meetings and discussion groups, the development and passing of the 2015-16 school budget by a substantial majority, the successful development and passing of a facilities bond for essential school construction related to the provision of 21st century education, the recruitment of outstanding individuals to replace key departing administrators and principals, the reorganization of Board meetings to be more efficient and accessible to the public, and a thoughtful reorganization of the District's central administrative office functions to capitalize on strengths, clarify roles and responsibilities and balance workload.

Reflecting on his first year as Superintendent, Dr. Hagerman commented: "As part of my formal evaluation process, I had the opportunity to reflect deeply on the challenges and successes of the year. It is heartening that there have been more of the latter then the former, putting us on a positive trajectory moving forward. I am also pleased that, embedded in much of this year's progress, there has been a real coalescing of community, Board, parent, faculty and student interests and needs. This year has proved to be a testament of why I came to Scarsdale: people are clearly passionate about this place, and are committed to the ongoing success of all of our students."

Board of Education President Mary Beth Gose noted that "Scarsdale is very fortunate to have Dr. Hagerman at the helm of our community's most important asset. The Board unanimously decided to offer Dr. Hagerman a contract extension and hopes that the success achieved by Dr. Hagerman will continue as we work together over the coming years to preserve and enhance the quality and breadth of the educational experience for our children."

Board Accepts Gifts from Maroon and White:

On Monday June 22nd , Maroon and White donated an additional $24,161 to the Board of Education for the PE and Athletic programs at Scarsdale High School as well as Scarsdale Middle School. With these gifts, Maroon and White has given over $35,000 dollars to the Scarsdale School District in 2015. Maroon and White is the parent booster organization that supports and encourages athletics at Scarsdale High School and only donates items that are not funded by the school budget.

Since its inception over 48 years ago, Maroon and White has played a vital role in supporting the athletic programs at Scarsdale High School through the recognition of student athletes and financial contributions to the physical education and athletic programs. This year's gifts include the following:

· Swim team: Swim timers/watches
· Wrestling: Table score clock and tournament wrestling mat
· 10 Lacrosse helmets
· Cross Country, Indoor and outdoor track: EZ UP tent
· Field Hockey: Rollers, straps, bands for flexibility and strength training, HUDL (15 items)
· Girls Lacrosse: 3 agility ladders
· Cheerleading:. Tumbling mat, Minivox sound system
· Boys Baseball: Screens, tamps, balls, caddy (6 Items)
· Boys and Girls Crew Team: Pylo boxes and medicine balls (8 items)
· SMS PE Program: 1 recumbent bike
· SHS/PE program: 41 Rollerblade skate/helmet packages
· Boys and Girls Swim Teams: Swim banner and swim storage bench at WCC
· Football/All Teams: Sports scope camera video system
· Baseball/Softball: Tension batting cage
· Girls Soccer: Soccer tennis net, wobble pillow (6), match play ball bag, game day notebook (3)
· Trophies for basketball, cheer and wrestling tournaments

Maroon and White is a 501c(3) organization. For more information about Maroon and White and to become a member go to www.maroonandwhite.org