On behalf of the entire District Senior Staff Administration, I would like to express a heartfelt thank you to the Wappingers CSD community for supporting all four of our propositions which will provide our students with the necessary programs and services to reach their highest potential. The additions made in the areas of safety, student mental health and wellness, expanded opportunities for academic intervention services and increased student activities that were included in the 2022-23 School Budget will be most beneficial to our students and faculty. The approval of the Capital Improvement project will enable the District to complete necessary work throughout our 15 buildings in the areas of safety, infrastructure and other necessary upgrades. As we have the largest District-owned and operated Transportation Department in New York State, the support of the Bus Replacement Purchase will allow us to maintain a fleet that is safe and is necessary to serve our students. The lease approval for Givens Lane is of mutual benefit to the Village of Fishkill, and our community as a whole, and is one example of the collaboration that exists between the six municipalities that we serve in our District. We must continue to leverage our resources and work together to serve our residents as much as possible!

Please see my latest Educational Update for details on the Elementary Summer Skills Program.