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Community School Boards

• District 5
  
  Dennis J. Pradier,
  Superintendent
  
  433 West 123rd Street
  New York, NY 10027
  
  Tel: 212-769-7500
  Fax: 212-769-7550
  
  Website: www.csd5.org
  
  Hours: Monday through Friday:
  10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  
  Services: Community School Board District 5 is located in historic Central Harlem. Known as "The Renaissance District," it contains fifteen schools. While Harlem is predominantly African American, schools in the district reflect a diverse population. The mission of Community School Board District 5 is to promote the systematic improvement of student outcomes by providing an academically and culturally enriched environment of high learning standards and expectations. The District’s motto is "Excellence Expected, No Excuses Accepted." The District’s collaborations with Chase, Bank Street College, Fordham University, CCNY, Columbia University and the District’s Advisory Team have facilitated support for instructional and staff development programs. Through infusion of technology, parental involvement, and the pursuit of outside resources, the Community School Board is determined to instill in students a sense of community and respect for lifelong learning.



• District 6
  
  Dr. Jorge Izquierdo,
  Community Superintendent
  
  44360 Broadway,
  4th Floor
  New York, NY 10033
  
  Tel: 212-795-9135
  Fax: 212-795-9611
  
  Website: www.csd6.org
  
  Hours: Monday through Friday:
  8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  
  Services: Community School Board District 6 remains committed to its mandate to provide all students with a rigorous program of instruction that supports the academic, affective and social needs of children in the community. To that end, the expansion of extended day and Saturday programs were put in place. School Leadership Teams in District 6 schools were established and functional in advance of the mandated start date. The extended school year program includes a day and sleep over camp program for 800 students, in addition to the 4,500 students served in the site-based summer program. The implementation of standards based professional development remains a cornerstone of the efforts to deliver quality instruction. Community School Board District 6 has also expanded the number of teachers participating in on-site graduate programs leading to New York State certification for uncertified staff. These efforts ensure students an education that will prepare them for their future.