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Mahopac Central School District

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Mascot Review Plan

January 17, 2023

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Mascot Selection Process: Objective

Select a new mascot that embodies the Mahopac spirit, provides school district recognition, and invokes pride and enthusiasm.

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Procedure

  • Create a mascot selection committee consisting of approximately 60 individuals representing diverse perspectives within the Mahopac community (January)
  • Mascot selection committee meets (February - April)
  • Committee narrows to several choices (April)
  • K - 12 students vote on new mascot (May 16, 2023)
  • Subcommittee presents process at May 18, 2023 BOE meeting
    • New mascot selection is announced and recommended to the BOE for adoption
  • If necessary, logo is created to support mascot (Summer 2023)
  • Logo is announced (September 2023)

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Who Will Be Invited to Participate

on the Mascot Selection Committee?

  • Students
    • HS and MS students
    • Student athletes from the HS
  • Staff
    • Athletic Director, Coaches, representatives from each MCSD bargaining unit
  • Alumni
  • Community Members
    • PTO and SEPTO
    • MSA
    • Rotary Club
    • Town of Carmel Historical Society
    • Community members at large

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Next Steps

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  • Assemble committee
    • Communication with HS and MS principal and Athletic Director to identify students
    • Email to school district bargaining unit heads
    • Interest survey to community at large
  • Invite community to provide data, views, or arguments regarding NYSED’s regulation on the mascot during the public comment period which closes on February 28, 2023
    • Christina Coughlin, Assistant Commissioner, NYS Education Department

89 Washington Avenue, Room 1078 EBA

Albany, NY 12234

518-474-7206

Email: REGCOMMENTS@nysed.gov

  • Await further guidance from NYSED

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