The Board of Education is a five-member governing body of the Poughkeepsie City School District. The Board is entrusted with the responsibility of developing policies. The Board is constituted by law and empowered to act as the agent of the State in carrying out the will of the RESIDENTS of this district in the matter of public education.
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WE ARE A VOICE FOR:
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Students
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Administrators, Teachers, Support Staff
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Parents
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Taxpayers
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Community
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WE SUPPORT:
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Quality Education for All Students
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Improving Graduation Rates
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Greater Fiscal Oversight and Responsibility
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Minimizing Tax Increases
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THE NEW MAJORITY BOARD'S ACCOMPLISHMENTS:​
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Uncovered Improper Spending by Members of Former Board
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Increased Board Adherence to Education Law, Regulations and District Policy
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Heightened Importance of Emergency Management and School Safety Planning
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Passed Veterans' Tax Exemption
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Instituted Public Broadcasting of Meetings
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Exposed Graduation Improprieties
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Focused on Student Expectations (Academic, Social and Emotional)
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Improved Services to Special Needs Students
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Improved Administrator/Staff Relationships
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Increased Positive School Culture and Climate
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Developed Greater Relationships with Support Service Unions
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VOTE FOR FELICIA AND MICHELLE & LET'S GET IT DONE!