- Poughkeepsie City School District
- Overview
Meet the School Board Members
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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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Dr. Felicia Watson Debra Long Michelle Martinez-Leffert Term Expires 2021 Term Expires 2023 Term Expires 2021 Board Member Board Member Board Member
Dr. Andrew Rieser Thomas O'Neill, Esq. Erick Vasquez-Maldonado Term Expires 2022 Term Expires 2023 Term Expires 2021 Board Member Board Member Student Board Liaison
Becky Torres District Clerk
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School Election and Budget Vote Results
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Residents of City of Poughkeepsie Vote to Approve the 2020-2021 School Budget
On Tuesday, June 16, 2020, the residents of the City of Poughkeepsie voted to approve the District's $104,466,005 proposed budget for the 2020-2021 school year.
Budget Vote: There were 1554 "Yes" votes and 769 "No" votes.
Voters also chose to elect Ms. Debra Long and Mr. Thomas O'Neill, Esq. to fill two available seats to a three-year term on the Board of Education. The term begins on July 1, 2020.
Congratulations to Ms. Debra Long and Mr. Thomas O'Neill, Esq. on their election to the Board of Education.
To view the Board of Education's official election results for the two (2) open seats, click on the title.
Official Canvass for Member of Board of Education - 6.16.20.pdf 66.9 KB (Last Modified on June 17, 2020)
Contacting Board Members
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- By Mail:
Board of Education
18 S Perry St.
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
- By Email:
Board of Education Email
- 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, District Clerk
(845) 451-4900 ext. 4973 / Email: District Clerk Email
- By Fax:
N/A
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Upcoming Events
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March 17, 2021
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM BOE Workshop Meeting
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March 29, 2021
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March 30, 2021
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March 31, 2021
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April 1, 2021