Bernard Pierorazio Archives

Yonkers wants more education funding so it can restore lost programs

Bernard Pierorazio, Yonkers schools superintendent, spent three days lobbying legislators, key fiscal staff and the state education commissioner this week to request more education funding for the city, which has the fourth largest district in the state. The district is facing a projected budget shortfall of $28 million. The superintendent told the… Read More →

Yonkers superintendent: Teacher evaluation hang-up could cost district $17 million, spawn layoffs

Yonkers superintendent Bernard Pierorazio said today the district stands to lose $17 million in funding if the administration and teachers union can’t reach an agreement on implementing a new teacher evaluation system. In a letter to district “stakeholders” – parents, staff and taxpayers – Pierorazio said the district has until… Read More →