Fiscal Year 2027 Budget
Data Source: Galaxy Tables of Organization as of 10/12/2026
639 St Anns Avenue, Bronx, NY 10455
Merrin Palish, Principal
Main School
Leadership
| Assignment | Positions | Budget |
| HEAD OF SCHOOL | 1.00 | $ 205,419 |
| AP - SPECIAL ED | 3.00 | $ 510,637 |
| Leadership Total | 4.00 | $ 716,056 |
Coordinator/Supervisor/Dean
| Assignment | Positions | Budget |
| PARENT COORDINATOR | 1.00 | $ 53,649 |
| SPECIAL PROJECTS | 0.00 | $ 4,898 |
| SUPERVISOR-SPECIAL ED | 0.00 | $ 8,837 |
| Coordinator/Supervisor/Dean Total | 1.00 | $ 67,384 |
Secretary
| Title | Positions | Budget |
| School Secretary | 2.00 | $ 125,320 |
Classroom Teacher
| Grade | Type of Class/Service | Positions | Budget |
| K, 1, 2 | 12:1:1 3R | 2.00 | $ 222,694 |
| K, 1, 2 | 6:1:1 5R | 2.00 | $ 222,694 |
| K, 1, 2 | 8:1:1 4R | 1.00 | $ 111,347 |
| K, 1, 2 | Sub-Total | 5.00 | $ 556,735 |
| K,1,2 | 6:1:1 I 5R | 1.00 | $ 111,347 |
| K,1,2 | 8:1:1 4R | 1.00 | $ 111,347 |
| K,1,2 | 8:1:1 I 4R | 1.00 | $ 111,347 |
| K,1,2 | Sub-Total | 3.00 | $ 334,041 |
| Classroom Teacher Total | Total | 8.00 | $ 890,776 |
Q Rate
| Assignment | Positions | Budget |
| SPECIAL EDUCATION | 2.00 | $ 221,937 |
Elementary Cluster/Quota
| Subject | Type of Class/Service | Positions | Budget |
| ARTS | PUSH-IN -special ed | 2.00 | $ 222,694 |
| ESL | PUSH-IN -special ed | 1.00 | $ 111,347 |
| LITERACY | PUSH-IN -special ed | 1.00 | $ 111,347 |
| MUSIC | PUSH-IN -special ed | 1.00 | $ 111,347 |
| PHYSICAL EDUCATION | PUSH-IN -special ed | 1.00 | $ 111,347 |
| PROGRAM SPECIALIST | PUSH-IN -special ed | 1.00 | $ 111,347 |
| Elementary Cluster/Quota Total | Total | 7.00 | $ 779,429 |
Special Needs - Support Services
| Assignment | Type of Class/Service | Positions | Budget |
| Attendance | PUSH IN-All Students | 1.00 | $ 111,347 |
| ESL | PUSH IN/PULL OUT | 1.00 | $ 111,347 |
| OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY | PUSH IN/PULL OUT | 1.00 | $ 93,693 |
| OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY | PUSH-IN -special ed | 1.00 | $ 88,624 |
| OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY | Sub-Total | 2.00 | $ 182,317 |
| PHYSICAL THERAPY | PULL-OUT - Special Ed | 2.00 | $ 189,806 |
| SPEECH | PULL-OUT - Special Ed | 1.00 | $ 118,975 |
| SPEECH | PUSH IN/PULL OUT | 2.00 | $ 237,950 |
| SPEECH | Sub-Total | 3.00 | $ 356,925 |
| Special Needs - Support Services Total | Total | 9.00 | $ 951,742 |
Guidance/Social Workers
| Title | Positions | Budget |
| Guidance Counselor | 1.00 | $ 126,490 |
| School Social Worker | 1.00 | $ 126,490 |
| Guidance/Social Workers Total | 2.00 | $ 252,980 |
Paraprofessionals
| Assignment | Positions | Budget |
| CLASSROOM - Special Ed | 8.00 | $ 362,941 |
| IEP-CRISIS MANAGEMENT(CIT) | 8.00 | $ 368,384 |
| Paraprofessionals Total | 16.00 | $ 731,325 |
School Aides and Other Support Staff
| Total | Positions | Budget |
| School Aides and Other Support Staff | 0.00 | $ 31,257 |
Family Workers
| Assignment | Positions | Budget |
| OUTREACH | 0.00 | $ 42,057 |
Per Diem
| Assignment | Budget |
| Absence Coverage | $ 348,668 |
| IEP-CRISIS MANAGEMENT(CIT) | $ 114,837 |
| Per Diem Total | $ 463,505 |
Per Session - After/Before School
| Organizational Category | Budget |
| AFTER/BEFORE SCHOOL STUDENT PROGRAMS | $ 237,446 |
Per Session - Professional Development
| Organizational Category | Budget |
| PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT | $ 1,000 |
Per Session - Summer School
| Organizational Category | Budget |
| SUMMER STUDENT PROGRAMS | $ 191,388 |
OTPS
| Title | Budget |
| Curriculum & Staff Development Contracts | $ 1,495 |
| Data Processing Repair - Contractual | $ 4,159 |
| Educational Software | $ 6,710 |
| Equipment - General | $ 10,900 |
| Library Books | $ 1,557 |
| Non-Contractual Services | $ 28,958 |
| Supplies - General | $ 133,527 |
| Telephone and Other Communications | $ 2,000 |
| Transportation of Staff - Non-Contract | $ 2,122 |
| OTPS Total | $ 191,428 |
Setasides
| Title | Budget |
| Teacher Q Rate Set Aside - Encumbered Vac | $ 31,000 |
People Working Partial Year
| Total | Budget |
| People Working Partial Year | $ 1,460 |
School Site
| 97X643 - P.S. 643 | Positions | Budget |
| Main School | 51.00 | $ 5,927,490 |
Fiscal Year 2027 Budget
Data Source: Galaxy Tables of Organization as of 10/12/2026
639 St Anns Avenue, Bronx, NY 10455
Merrin Palish, Principal
X496 - X643 At X496
Classroom Teacher - Alternate Assessment
| Total | Positions | Budget |
| Classroom Teacher - Alternate Assessment | 8.00 | $ 890,776 |
Elementary Cluster/Quota
| Subject | Type of Class/Service | Positions | Budget |
| PHYSICAL EDUCATION | SELF-CONTAINED SP ED | 1.00 | $ 111,347 |
| SCIENCE - GENERAL SCIENCE | PUSH-IN -special ed | 1.00 | $ 111,347 |
| Elementary Cluster/Quota Total | Total | 2.00 | $ 222,694 |
Special Needs - Support Services
| Assignment | Type of Class/Service | Positions | Budget |
| OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY | PUSH IN/PULL OUT | 1.00 | $ 93,693 |
| SPEECH | PUSH IN/PULL OUT | 1.00 | $ 118,975 |
| Special Needs - Support Services Total | Total | 2.00 | $ 212,668 |
Paraprofessionals
| Assignment | Positions | Budget |
| CLASSROOM - Special Ed | 6.00 | $ 270,845 |
| IEP-CRISIS MANAGEMENT(CIT) | 5.00 | $ 230,240 |
| Paraprofessionals Total | 11.00 | $ 501,085 |
School Aides and Other Support Staff
| Total | Positions | Budget |
| School Aides and Other Support Staff | 0.00 | $ 31,257 |
School Site
| 97X643 - P.S. 643 | Positions | Budget |
| X496 - X643 At X496 | 23.00 | $ 1,858,480 |
Fiscal Year 2027 Budget
Data Source: Galaxy Tables of Organization as of 10/12/2026
639 St Anns Avenue, Bronx, NY 10455
Merrin Palish, Principal
X161 - X643 X161
Coordinator/Supervisor/Dean
| Assignment | Positions | Budget |
| Coordinator-Student Activities | 1.00 | $ 111,347 |
| UNIT COORDINATOR | 1.00 | $ 111,347 |
| Coordinator/Supervisor/Dean Total | 2.00 | $ 222,694 |
Classroom Teacher - Alternate Assessment
| Total | Positions | Budget |
| Classroom Teacher - Alternate Assessment | 17.00 | $ 1,866,577 |
Classroom Teacher - Standard Assessment
| Total | Positions | Budget |
| Classroom Teacher - Standard Assessment | 2.00 | $ 209,533 |
Elementary Cluster/Quota
| Subject | Type of Class/Service | Positions | Budget |
| ARTS | SELF-CONTAINED SP ED | 3.00 | $ 334,041 |
| MUSIC | SELF-CONTAINED SP ED | 1.00 | $ 111,347 |
| MUSIC VOCAL | SELF-CONTAINED SP ED | 1.00 | $ 111,347 |
| PHYSICAL EDUCATION | SELF-CONTAINED SP ED | 1.00 | $ 111,347 |
| Elementary Cluster/Quota Total | Total | 6.00 | $ 668,082 |
Pre-K Elementary Cluster/Quota
| Subject | Type of Class/Service | Positions | Budget |
| PHYSICAL EDUCATION | SELF-CONTAINED SP ED | 1.00 | $ 111,347 |
Special Needs - Support Services
| Assignment | Type of Class/Service | Positions | Budget |
| OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY | PULL-OUT - Special Ed | 1.00 | $ 93,693 |
| PHYSICAL THERAPY | PULL-OUT - Special Ed | 1.00 | $ 94,903 |
| SPEECH | PULL-OUT - Special Ed | 1.00 | $ 118,975 |
| SPEECH | PUSH IN/PULL OUT | 3.00 | $ 356,925 |
| SPEECH | PUSH-IN -special ed | 1.00 | $ 118,975 |
| SPEECH | Sub-Total | 5.00 | $ 594,875 |
| Special Needs - Support Services Total | Total | 7.00 | $ 783,471 |
Paraprofessionals
| Assignment | Positions | Budget |
| CLASSROOM - Special Ed | 16.00 | $ 736,768 |
| IEP-CRISIS MANAGEMENT(CIT) | 9.00 | $ 404,007 |
| IEP-HEALTH | 5.00 | $ 230,240 |
| Paraprofessionals Total | 30.00 | $ 1,371,015 |
School Aides and Other Support Staff
| Total | Positions | Budget |
| School Aides and Other Support Staff | 0.00 | $ 54,076 |
School Site
| 97X643 - P.S. 643 | Positions | Budget |
| X161 - X643 X161 | 65.00 | $ 5,286,795 |
Fiscal Year 2027 Budget
Data Source: Galaxy Tables of Organization as of 10/12/2026
639 St Anns Avenue, Bronx, NY 10455
Merrin Palish, Principal
97X643 - P.S. 643
All Sites
| Grand Total | Positions | Budget |
| 97X643 - P.S. 643 | 139.00 | $ 13,072,765 |