K-L Per Pupil Spending More Than Comparable Districts, Harvey Seniors Graduate Today

1. Katonah Lewisboro spends more to educate students than 5 comparable districts

At Thursday night's school board meeting, members of the K-L district's finance committee presented their analysis of data on Katonah Lewisboro district spending per pupil as compared to the Harrison, Scarsdale, Bedford, Byram Hills and Chappaqua school districts. K-L schools spends $27,197—which is $1,513, or 6 percent higher than 5 comparable districts. The biggest contributor to that difference is instruction and benefits and the second major factor is transportation costs. The districts spends lower than the average in general support, which includes adminstration and back office costs, and debt service. Check back with Patch for details on this story.

2. NRC meets

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission staff regarding the agency’s annual assessment of safety performance for the Indian Point nuclear power plant during 2010. The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. in Cortlandt Manor (click above link for details). Prior to the session’s conclusion, there will be an opportunity for members of the public to ask questions of the NRC staff regarding the plant’s performance, as well as the agency’s oversight of the facility. Can’t make it? Patch will be there. 

3. Bedford Wine Merchants offers a tasting at the Bedford Post

On Friday night for $30, you can sample new vintages from Europe, New Zealand, South America and America’s hottest wineries, according to Over fifty wines will be offered in the yoga room at the Bedford post (it's gorgeous! ), complemented by a selection of hors d’oeuvres specially prepared by .

4. Harvey School seniors graduate today

Patch will be at the ceremonies for 63 students who are graduating from the Harvey School in Katonah today. The students hail from all over Westchester and Connecticut and the valedictorian is ,The keynote speaker will be Jay Walker, founder of priceline.com. Check back with Patch for video coverage of this event.

5. So much for that tornado watch

The National Weather service issued a tornado watch yesterday and we saw nary a raindrop. Thursday's forecast is a delight: Sunny, with a high near 72 during the day, and for the evening, clear, with a low around 43. Friday also looks to be sunny, with a high near 77. Cross your fingers for the weekend which may have some clouds but should be dry for all of those great weekend outdoor events this time of year.