Dear Putnam Valley Community,
Thank you for your continued patience and partnership during a winter season that has been quite challenging – even for a snow lover like me. Following Tuesday’s closure, we have now exhausted all available snow days.
While I admit that we did not get every call exactly right, we did our best to manage some very complex storms, forecasts, and road conditions, while keeping the safety of our students at the center of our decisions. From snow removal to schedule adjustments, our families and staff have demonstrated resilience and flexibility. We are grateful for your understanding and support. With warmer temperatures in the forecast, we are hopeful that the worst of winter is behind us.
Moving forward, if any additional closures are needed, we have refined and are prepared to implement a Remote Learning Plan. By offering remote instruction during a school closure, the District would not be required to adjust scheduled breaks to make up for lost instructional time. This approach would allow us to provide instruction while still allowing families to continue with the plans they may have already made for Spring Recess.
Our goal is to provide continuity of learning in a way that is both meaningful and accessible for all students. More details on our Remote Instruction Plan will be shared with families in the near future.
With budget season underway, District administration has been actively developing the budget for the 2026-2027 school year. Building and department presentations have been delivered to the Board of Education. If you missed any of these meetings, videos, and additional information can be found here: https://pvcsd.org/index.php/
Additionally, on Thursday, March 26, before the scheduled Board of Education meeting, I will hold a Superintendent’s Listening Hour focused on the budget and our upcoming annual vote, which will be held on Tuesday, May 19. Please consider joining me and Dr. Chan, Assistant Superintendent for Business Administration, in the High School Library from 6-7 PM on Thursday, March 26.
Thank you for your continued support.
Dr. Jeremy Luft
Superintendent of Schools