Dear Putnam Valley Community,
At last Thursday’s Board of Education meeting, we officially marked the beginning of our annual budget development season. The January 8 presentation serves as an initial preview of the budget development process, and a recording of the meeting is available on our website. Click here.
Each year, we work diligently to develop a budget that is fiscally responsible to our community while remaining firmly grounded in our shared CORE values of community, opportunity, resiliency, and empowerment—always keeping students at the center of our work.
Additional budget discussions will take place at upcoming Board of Education meetings and will focus on specific areas of our district:
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January 22: Curriculum
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February 12: Athletics and Technology
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February 26: Facilities and Special Education
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March 12: Overall Budget Presentation
Board of Education meetings are held in the High School cafeteria, begin at 7:00 p.m., are open to the public, and livestreamed on our pvcsd.org website. Recordings of past meetings are also available online.
The budget vote and Board of Education election will be held on Tuesday, May 20, at Putnam Valley Elementary School.
Looking ahead to next week, I invite you to join me for a Superintendent’s Listening Hour on January 22, beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the High School library. This informal meeting is an opportunity to ask questions and share perspectives. I look forward to seeing familiar faces and welcoming new ones.
We value community input and encourage your participation as we work collaboratively to support our students and schools. Thank you for your continued engagement and partnership.
Sincerely,
Dr. Jeremy Luft
Superintendent of Schools