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Hanks questions SCA on principal's support and nursing program investments

New York City Council · Jul 14, 2026 · starts 0:15:39 · 1 min 8 sec

Hanks asks whether the Curtis principal supports the expansion and whether SCA will commit programmatic resources to the nursing program. Palton confirms the principal is supportive and commits to adding 100 nursing seats by the annex's opening, growing from 345 to 445 students.

Christopher Marte

I'd like to recognize Councilmember Hanks again.

Kamillah Hanks

Thank you so much, Chair.

Kamillah Hanks

This is for SCA.

Kamillah Hanks

Is the principal of Curtis High School supportive of this expansion at this site?

Roderick Palton

As far as I know.

Kamillah Hanks

I'll take that as a yes.

Roderick Palton

Yes.

Roderick Palton

Thank you.

Roderick Palton

Him and I have had extensive conversations around it.

Kamillah Hanks

That's excellent.

Kamillah Hanks

Thank you so much.

Kamillah Hanks

So we understand that there's a high demand for a nursing program at Curtis.

Kamillah Hanks

Is that right?

Kamillah Hanks

Are you able to commit, which you've already done, providing the necessary programmatic resources to ensure the nursing program continues to thrive at this new facility?

Roderick Palton

Yes, we are.

Kamillah Hanks

Thank you.

Kamillah Hanks

And please describe the specific investments to ensure this program's continued success.

Roderick Palton

We currently have 345 students in the nursing program, and we are committing to add an additional 100 students by the time of the annexes opening.

Kamillah Hanks

Thank you so much.

Kamillah Hanks

That is all, Chair.

Christopher Marte

Thank you.