SEPTA
District Mission Statement: to create a vibrant learning community

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The Hastings-on-Hudson SEPTA is a unit of the New York State PTA organization with local chapters that focus on supporting families and children, especially those with any kind of special need.  The Organization also exists to be a source of information on research and progress in the field of special education and learning disabilities.  SEPTA is a volunteer-driven organization that uses 100% of all donations for programming and services.  Goals are¼

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Supporting the community via educational workshops and speakers relevant  to the entire school population.

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Providing information through publications such as the Resource Guide, videos and books on special needs issues made available through the Hillside school library, and an online list-serve for SEPTA members.

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Working together with the school system to ensure the best educational experience possible for all children in the school.  Research has shown that excellence in special education programming benefits the entire student population.

Membership is open to all parents, family members, guardians, teachers and professionals with an interest in the education and well being of children with special needs.

To join SEPTA contact one of the officers listed below.

 Hastings-on-Hudson SEPTA Executive Board Members

2008-2009

 President:  Sally Unruh  478-8449  sally@c21cerrone.com
 Secretary:  Gaynor Ellis  693-2580  gaynorellis@aol.com
 Treasurer:  Diane Penner  478-7874  djkpenner@hotmail.com
 Hillside VP:  Susan Goldman  478-3034  drsgoldman@yahoo.com
 FMS VP:  Susan Macchi  478-4607  ksmacchi@aol.com
   Shari Stanger  478-7248  sharimed@aol.com
 HHS VP:  Natalie Barry  478-4789  natalie.barry@verizon.net
 President Emeritus:  Laura Sestito  478-7172  laura.sestito@verizon.net

 The Hastings-on-Hudson chapter of SEPTA was chartered on February 5, 2004 
and is an all volunteer organization.