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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in New Rochelle public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
School district enrollment shortfall and family-sized housing
Board discussion revealed only about a third of projected students from downtown development materialized, leaving the district roughly 1,000 students short and costing state aid. Officials want the student-generation formula updated to encourage family-sized units.
School District Residency Expansion
The school district will expand recruitment to Westchester County for hard-to-fill custodial supervisor and plumber positions after local-only posting.
Expansion of Early Childhood Education and Head Start Access
Family Services of Westchester opened a new Head Start facility in downtown New Rochelle to provide safe, nurturing, and bilingual early childhood education and family support services.