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Elementary bus service this fall
All students who live more than a half-mile from their school building will be eligible for school bus service beginning this fall. The service, which is offered to students for the first time in the district’s more-than 180-year history, was made possible through the Elementary Reconfiguration process and with the support of residents during the May 20 budget and board election vote. Please remember to keep your address updated through this central registration form, and learn more about the service on the Elementary Reconfiguration website.
Strategic Planning Survey
The Poughkeepsie City School District is forming its next Strategic Plan and it's looking for your input.
The updated Strategic Plan will aim to create a roadmap that not only reflects the aspects of our school that are already working well but also addresses areas in which we can make improvements. We are committed to considering your perspectives and opinions on the direction we should take. Accordingly, we've launched a survey, open through June 27, for you to share your insights.
The survey platform allows you to contribute your thoughts anonymously, and you can also view and rate the feedback provided by other community members. We encourage an open and ongoing dialogue, so feel free to revisit the platform often and keep the conversation alive.
New Superintendent July 1
Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Education Gregory Mott will take the reins as Superintendent of Schools July 1, the day after Dr. Eric Jay Rosser steps down from the post. Mott has spent nearly 30 years as an educator, the last five in Poughkeepsie, and has had his fingerprints on several key district initiatives, including Elementary Reconfiguration, adopting and implementing a research-based K-8 ELA and math curriculum and getting each elementary school a “good standing” designation from the state Education Department.
Absenteeism Survey
The Poughkeepsie City School District has been taking steps to reduce chronic absenteeism through prioritizing engagement with families, incentiziving and acknowledging attendance achievements and institutting the Everyday Labs system for notifying families of attendance trends. More is in the works, and the district is seeking input from families to find solutions. Take the survey below to provide insight and suggestions that may aid the district in this important effort.
Parent Bill of Rights
Pursuant to Section 2-c and 2-d of the Education Law, parents and students are entitled to certain protections regarding confidential student information. The Poughkeepsie City School District is committed to safeguarding personally identifiable information from unauthorized access or disclosure as set forth in the link below.
