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Wappingers Central School District

25 Corporate Park Drive / P.O. Box 396 / Hopewell Junction, NY 12533 / PH: 845.298.5000

Overview

Wappingers Central School District Board of Education

The Board of Education consists of nine members elected by district residents at the annual election and budget vote held each May. Board members serve without pay for three-year terms. Under the New York State Education Law, the school board is responsible for establishing policies that govern the education of all children attending district schools; for preparing the annual budget; and for ensuring district adherence to state law and regulations.

Click here for Board Meeting Calendar

Each year, the Board of Education sets the district's direction by establishing goals and aspirations that align with the District's Mission and Core Values.  To guide the work of the Board, the Board of Education has approved policies that govern board operations.  To learn more about the Board Goals and operating procedures click on the links below:

Click here for Board Operating Procedures

Click here for Board Goals (2024-2025)

 

 

 

 

Contact the Board of Education

By Mail:  WCSD Board of Education
               25 Corporate Park Drive
               PO Box 396
               Hopewell Junction, NY  12533

By E-Mail:  wcsd.board@wcsdny.org*

*The Board of Education group e-mail includes the Board, the Superintendent, and the District Clerk.  If you would like to send an e-mail to multiple members of the Board, please use their individual e-mail addresses.  Please note that only the Board President is authorized to respond to e-mail addressed to the Board of Education.

By Phone:  Call the District Clerk Alberta Pedro at 845-298-5000 ext. 40145, or by e-mail at alberta.pedro@wcsdny.org

In Person:  The Board of Education meets on a Monday twice per month, with the exception of July and December. The time for public session is 7:30 p.m unless otherwise noted. The location is Wappingers Junior High School, 30 Major McDonald Way, Wappingers Falls, NY, unless otherwise noted. A total of 30 minutes is set aside for public comment, at the beginning and end of the meeting. The maximum time allowed for any one speaker is three minutes. Public comment at the beginning of the meeting is limited to items on the agenda. Public comment at the end of the meeting is related to school district business. 

 

Meet the Board

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  Michael McFarland
  Board President
  Term of Office: 7/1/2024-6/30/2027
   michael.mcfarland@wcsdny.org

 

 

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  Eddy A. Sloshower
  Board Vice President
  Term of Office: 7/1/2022-6/30/2025

  eddy.sloshower@wcsdny.org

 

 

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  Virgil Capollari
  Board Member
  Term of Office:  7/1/2024-6/30/2027
   virgil.capollari@wcsdny.org

 

 

 

 

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  Marie Johnson
  Board Member
  Term of Office: 7/1/2022-6/30/2025
  marie.johnson@wcsd

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  Peggy Kelland
  Term of Office: 7/1/2023-6/30/2026
   peggy.kelland@wcsdny.org

 

 

 

 

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 John Lumia
 Board Member
 Term of Office: 7/1/2023-6/30/2026
  john.lumia@wcsdny.org

 

 

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  Cheryl Migatz
  Board Member
  Term of Office: 7/1/2022-6/30/2025
  cheryl.migatz@wcsdny.org

 

 

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  John S. Morgan
  Board Member  
  Term of Office: 7/1/2024-6/30/2027
  john.morgan@wcsdny.org
 

 

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   Keith Odums
   Term of Office: 7/1/2023-6/30/2026  
   keith.odums@wcsdny.org