named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Advocacy Agenda
Annual policy platform promoting responsible school reform, equitable funding, mandate relief, and improvements to teacher evaluation systems; includes testimony, position papers, and legislative engagement
Bruce Bothwell Scholarship
Scholarship program honoring a respected educator, supporting individuals pursuing careers in education leadership
Distinguished Service Award
Annual award recognizing superintendents and education leaders for exceptional service to public education and the Council
Scholastic Achievement Dinner
Annual fundraising and recognition event honoring educational leaders and raising support for the organization’s advocacy and scholarship programs
Stephen A. Perelson Scholarship
Scholarship established in memory of a prominent education law attorney, supporting students pursuing careers in law or education
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Legal Education Scholarships and Fellowships 1 activity
- Administering scholarship programsFunds and manages scholarship programs to support individuals pursuing careers in education or law, including the Stephen A. Perelson Scholarship and the Bruce Bothwell Memorial Scholarship, honoring contributions to educational leadership and mentorship.
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Education Policy Advocacy & Reform 1 activity
- Advocacy for public education policy reformEngages in sustained legislative and regulatory advocacy to influence state education policies, including teacher evaluation systems, student data privacy, school funding equity, and Common Core implementation. Activities include issuing formal statements, submitting testimony to state hearings, publishing policy analyses and op-eds, coordinating joint advocacy with other regional and state education leaders, and producing advocacy materials such as videos and newsletters.
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Educator Conferences & Professional Development Events 1 activity
- Capacity building for member school districtsSupports collaboration and professional development among superintendents and school leaders across 75 school districts and 4 BOCES in Dutchess, Putnam, Rockland, and Westchester Counties. Facilitates information sharing on educational practices, strengthens inter-district relationships, promotes collaboration with government agencies, hosts expert presentations, and produces informational materials to support regional coordination.
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Education Policy Research and Analysis 1 activity
- Educational research and policy analysisConducts and supports research on key education policies and practices, including evaluations of the New York State Growth Model, value-added data use in teacher and principal assessments, and legal risks associated with the Annual Professional Performance Review (APPR) system. Publishes findings and recommendations to inform policy and practice across member districts.
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Hosting regional meetings and recognition eventsOrganizes regular meetings for member superintendents on scheduled Fridays during the school year and hosts the annual Carroll F. Johnson Scholastic Achievement Dinner, which has been held for 59 iterations as of 2027, along with awarding the Distinguished Service Award to recognize leadership in education.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$199K
Contributions & grants$108K54%
Program service revenue$12K6%
Investment income$1K1%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$188K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$48K
Grants paid out$62K
balance sheet
Total assets$292K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$292K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +3.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NANCY TADDIKEN | EXECUTIVE COORDINATOR, THRU 6/30/25 | 5 | $38K |
relationships · 20
Who they work with
- Board of Regents Government — Educates and communicates with the Regents about responsible school reform and policy concerns.
- Commissioner King Government — Addressed in a formal letter concerning student data privacy.
- Governor’s Commission Government — Submitted formal remarks via letter to influence educational policy.
- Honorable John King Government — Engaged in correspondence regarding ESSA and data privacy policy.
- Legislators Government — Engages with legislators to advocate for school funding, mandate relief, and education policy changes.
- Long Island Superintendents Coalition — Collaborated on a joint memo to state legislative bodies regarding education reform.
- Lower Hudson Education Coalition Coalition — Member organization involved in producing coalition materials and initiatives.
- NYSCOSS Partner — Collaborates on advocacy efforts related to education policy and teacher evaluation.
- NYSSBA Partner — Jointly issued a statement on a new teacher and principal evaluation plan.
- New York State Assembly Government — Provided testimony and policy input on assessment and data privacy matters.
- New York State Education Department Government — Engages with NYSED regarding education policy, reform, and evaluation systems.
- New York State Educational Conference Board Coalition — Collaborative partner in developing policy recommendations on Common Core implementation.
- New York State Senate Government — Submitted policy testimony and joint memos regarding education reform.
- Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES Government — Former employer of Bruce Bothwell and affiliated with the scholarship program.
- Shaw Perelson, LLP Partner — Contributor to the Stephen A. Perelson Memorial Scholarship.
- Teachers College, Columbia University Network — Honored Dr. Carroll F. Johnson with professor emeritus status and established a scholarship in his name for aspiring school leaders.
- The Journal News Partner — Collaborated with The Journal News to publish an op-ed advocating for equitable school funding.
- U.S. Department of Education Government — Addresses issues related to federal education agendas and their impact on state and local education.
- Westchester Putnam School Boards Association Partner — Collaborated with LHCSS on the production of an advocacy video.
- Westchester Putnam School Boards Association Partner — Partner organization in regional education leadership and governance.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Evidence-Based Advocacy for School Reformmethodology: evidence-based advocacyBy promoting research-backed policies and challenging those not grounded in responsible practice, the organization produces more effective education systems because policy change rooted in evidence leads to better student outcomes.
- Regional Collaboration Network for Educational Leadershipmethodology: regional-collaboration-networkBy coordinating superintendents across multiple districts in a regional network, the organization improves educational practices because shared leadership and collective problem-solving enable systemic innovation and policy coherence.
- Stakeholder-Informed Policy Advocacymethodology: stakeholder-informed advocacyBy engaging school administrators, board members, and the public to shape policy positions, the organization generates more responsive and legitimate advocacy because inclusive input strengthens the credibility and practicality of reform efforts.