Community Message - Air Quality Tests at Graham School
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Community Message - Air Quality Tests at Graham School
From Acting Superintendent Dr. K. Veronica Smith:
The Mount Vernon City School District conducted air quality tests throughout the Graham School building on Thursday, September 19, 2024. The tests confirmed that the air quality is safe for students and staff and is well below the permissible exposure limits outlined by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
Air quality was tested using SidePak aerosol monitors in four sections of the building. Three of the areas tested had work done during recent renovations. A fourth section of the building, which was not renovated, was tested as well for comparison. The monitors took samples of the air every 60 seconds for over six hours, testing the samples throughout the day. Air was tested for aerosols such as dust and mold, and all rooms were deemed safe.
The highest level of aerosols recorded was 0.056 Mg/m3. OSHA’s permissible exposure limits are 5.0 Mg/m3, so every area in the building is at least 4 Mg/m3 below that level.
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Ethan Fertil, Mount Vernon STEAM Academy’s senior class president, has spent the last four years dedicated to making his school a fun and inclusive place for students to attend. Ethan works hard to create an enjoyable and sustainable future for himself, his classmates and his community through his academics and service.
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Students at Mount Vernon Leadership Academy and Benjamin Turner Academy got hyped up during their pep rallies on Tuesday afternoon to boost confidence and student morale just before grades three through eight take their New York State tests.
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The Mount Vernon City School District Board of Education adopted the proposed budget for the 2025-2026 school year at Tuesday’s Board meeting.
The Board adopted the budget following a financial presentation by Assistant Superintendent for Business Jose Formoso. Click here to view a PDF of the full presentation.
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On Wednesday morning, the Parent Resource Center hosted a workshop with light refreshments and a read-aloud with the Easter Bunny for children and parents. Parent Liaisons partnered with Westchester Latinos Unidos, a nonprofit committed to empowering Latinos in Westchester, to provide this workshop. This is one of several events the PRC held in the month of April.
Click this link to learn more about events at the PRC!
The 2025-2026 proposed budget for the Mount Vernon City School District will be presented by Assistant Superintendent for Business Jose Formoso at the Board of Education meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. Click here to access Board of Education videos and streams to view the presentation virtually. This will be the first presentation of the proposed budget, and a budget hearing will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 6. The budget vote will take place on Tuesday, May 20.
Acting Superintendent Dr. K. Veronica Smith presented the second State of the District Address to staff at their monthly staff meeting on Wednesday. She provided updates to employees about the developments in the school reconfiguration process and what they can expect in the next few months.