Meet the School Board Members

  • The Board of Education consists of five members of the community; each elected to a three-year term of office. They are elected by city residents to carry out functions mandated by the State Constitution, Legislature and State Education Department; and are responsible for establishing school district philosophy, policy and goals. 
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  • Fatimah Carmen Martinez Santiago - President

  • Bob Creedon - Vice President

  • Dr. Andrew Rieser - Board Member

  • Thomas O'Neill, Esq. - Board Member

  • Ms. Kelleyann Royce-Giron - Board Member

  • Jhanae Stewart - Student Board Liaison

  • Becky Torres - Clerk of the Board

School Election and Budget Vote Results

  • Residents of City of Poughkeepsie Vote to Approve the 2025-2026 School Budget

    On Tuesday, May 20, 2025, the residents of the City of Poughkeepsie voted to approve the District's $147,634,460 proposed budget for the 2025-2026 school year.

    Proposition No. 1: Budget Vote:

    There were 329 "Yes" votes and 93 "No" votes

    Proposition No. 2: General Transportation:

    There were 375 "Yes" votes and 65 "No" votes

    Proposition No. 3: Child Safety Zone Transportation

    There were 363 "Yes" votes and 68 "No" votes

    Proposition No. 4: Capital Reserve Expenditure

    There were 349 "Yes" votes and 85 "No" votes

    Voters also chose to elect Ms. Eleanor Evans-Chiarenza to a three-year term beginning July 1, 2025. Congratulations to Ms. Eleanor Evans-Chiarenza 

    To our community, thank you for coming out to exercise your right to vote!
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Contacting Board Members

    • By Mail:
      Board of Education
      18 S Perry St.
      Poughkeepsie, NY 12601      
    • In-Person:
      At regular meetings of the Board, during Citizens’ Comments at the beginnings and endings of the meetings. All comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker and the initial comment period is limited to 30 minutes total. 
    • By Phone or Email:
      Ms. Becky Torres, Clerk of the Board
      (845) 451-4900 ext. 4973 / Email: Clerk of the Board 
    • By Fax:
      N/A

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