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!
Together, We are Champions for Children in Poughkeepsie City Schools
Poughkeepsie Parents and Caregivers,
New York State Election Law (Section 5-507) has been updated, requiring school districts to promote and encourage voter registration and pre-registration. At its December 2023 meeting the Poughkeepsie City School District Board of Education approved Policy 5605 to support the updated law.
Students 16 & 17 years of age and who are otherwise qualified may pre-register to vote. To support the pre-registration process, Poughkeepsie High School will educate, engage, and empower students to exercise their right to vote. It is important to note, these students will not be able to vote prior to turning 18 years old.
Students who are already 18 years old will receive an application so they can fully register to vote. We ask that parents, caregivers, and students take responsibility in mailing the completed application to the Dutchess County Board of Elections.
If you have any questions about you or your child voting please call the Dutchess County Board of Elections at 845-486-2473.
For instructions and to download a Registration Form, go to: