Dear WCSD Community,
I am very pleased to announce that on the evening of April 22, 2025, the Wappingers Board of Education unanimously approved the proposed budget for the 2025-2026 school year. The 2025-26 budget will have one of the lowest tax levy increases in our region at 1.3%. For the fourth consecutive year, the budget will also be below the tax cap, which is 1.57% for our District. The 2025-26 budget continues to support the programs and services that our students need and deserve, while remaining fiscally responsible to our taxpayers. We are able to do this with careful and deliberate financial planning, which will include spending over $12 million of our General Fund; this allows us to continue our services and programs without ANY reductions. These services include a continued emphasis on school safety, career and technical education, mental health services, and the expansion of Universal Pre-K. The proposed Bus Purchase Proposition will allow us to purchase 21 vehicles, continuing toward our goal of having all transportation provided by in-District buses.

I am also very excited to share information on the Capital Project Proposition. As I shared in my presentation to the Board of Education on February 10th, approval of this project will allow the District to meet the evolving needs of our families. An addition to our middle schools will both increase opportunities for our 6th graders and create room in our elementary schools for improved Academic Intervention Services, Special Education, ELL, and so much more. The Proposition also includes essential upgrades to our buildings and athletic fields, which will benefit our students and community.

I invite you to review the links above to learn more about the proposed budget for the 2025-26 school year, the Capital Improvement Project, and the Bus Purchase proposition.