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Melanie Weldon, a parent and a licensed mental‑health counselor, said both of her children are in ICT settings and that “their learning experience, including their peers, is being interrupted by behavior issues.” She told the board her son’s tic disorder has worsened and that students are returning home upset. “My son is in sixth grade. His learning experience has been horrific since December. Nothing has been done,” Weldon said, adding that the family had reported concerns to district staff and sought support that she believes has not produced results.

Weldon said parents are concerned that behavior‑management interventions contracted by the district have not produced positive results and that some students do not want to attend school because of the environment. The board’s public‑comment procedures were read aloud at the start of the comment period; meeting officials reminded speakers that privacy laws limit discussion of individual students and that the board generally will not respond to questions immediately but will follow up as appropriate.

Separately during the public‑comment period, Bryce Holland introduced himself as a candidate for the BOCES board of trustees and summarized his background. Holland said he graduated from the University of Virginia, has a self‑designed major focused on cradle‑to‑career education, and works with the Poughkeepsie Children’s Cabinet. He described a personal commitment to using BOCES programs to close opportunity gaps and asked for consideration for the trustee position.

The board did not take immediate action on the public comments. District staff and the board reiterated that concerns submitted through the appropriate administrative channels will be followed up and that formal complaints about individual students or staff must proceed through privacy‑compliant channels.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","WCSD Board of Education Meeting | 4.7.2025","oneSentenceSummary","During public comment at the April 7 meeting a Myers Elementary parent described ongoing behavior problems in ICT classrooms and said district interventions have been ineffective. A separate speaker, Bryce Holland, introduced himself as a nominee for the BOCES board of trustees.","taxTitle","Wappingers Central School District, School Districts, New York","taxId",14383,"location","New York","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6085919,"Board approves consent agenda, addendum and new club charter; adjourns meeting",849,2444000,3293000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2901219-7d6320623ee9947b4d330eb9566527bc&start=2444&end=3293","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2901219-7d6320623ee9947b4d330eb9566527bc/thumbnail_2444000.jpg","/articles/6085919/New-York/Board-approves-consent-agenda-addendum-and-new-club-charter-adjourns-meeting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6085919-2f52436204ffd66edf8a923bf0328e95/orig.mp4?Expires=1771138790&Signature=XoG1BCU2-jNSV1iT89rMZFE3pEJi6nmL~GQnGrm2rF8xmK7bnkrtq1pNjqgWu2i-py6DDtOu7u7eCm6h-8qz3-f1YmbLSRy3CntZ3JIpl8aGCujqffubg2koVfReSpwznHvLMgaVYMMYT6s5CRACFORX4rdR0Rbls2NGEFfFtEpJ2hoVrzWcEzOELXAxQ6UqMEmvBcOUTxvul8unpVuhZAmOZ92vzS2FCCAEYp0LjlGmFOquYU8SD7B-KqCd8IM0F3RDAB~P3PO3pGCR5HRO9-S5v8Y0cHKDsKzGcTikBcat8ayEGQ4rdOmSK1O5OX~aDusu4xsh1dS34VnCsO7JTg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Wappingers Central School District Board of Education approved its consent agenda, voted separately to add an addendum and approved a new club charter for Van Wyck Junior High School’s Griffin Backstage Club during its April 7 meeting.

The board first approved a package of consent items (6.02, 6.03 minus the addendum, 6.04, 6.05, 6.06, 6.07, 6.08, 6.09, 6.10, 6.11 and 6.12) by motion of Marie Johnson and a second from Virgil Cavallari. The motion passed unanimously. Meeting minutes state the consent resolution text and the list of items approved.

Following that vote the board took up the addendum (item 6.03 addendum) separately. Trustee Kellen moved to add the item, seconded by Mr. Sloshower; the motion passed unanimously and the addendum was approved.

Later in the meeting the board considered a new student club charter. The Board resolved to approve the Griffin Backstage Club charter at Van Wyck Junior High School. The motion to approve was made by Marie Johnson and seconded by Virgil Cavalieri; the vote was unanimous.

The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn moved by Trustee Johnson and seconded by Trustee Kellan; the board adjourned at 8:30 p.m.

These consent‑agenda items were recorded in the board minutes as routine approvals and do not indicate additional substantive debate in this session.

Votes at a glance: 1) Consent agenda motion (listed items above): moved Marie Johnson; second Virgil Cavallari; tally unanimous (7‑0). 2) Approval of addendum (6.03 addendum): moved Trustee Kellen; second Mr. Sloshower; tally unanimous. 3) Approval of Griffin Backstage Club charter (Van Wyck Junior High): moved Marie Johnson; second Virgil Cavalieri; tally unanimous. 4) Motion to adjourn: moved Trustee Johnson; second Trustee Kellan; passed unanimously.","At its April 7 meeting the Wappingers Central School District Board of Education approved its consent agenda (with one addendum pulled then added), approved a new club charter for Van Wyck Junior High and adjourned the meeting.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6085924,"Wappingers budget update: trustees hear recommended Budget No. 2; district plans 1.4% tax‑levy increase using $12.3M fund balance pending state aid",571,1756000,2327000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2901219-7d6320623ee9947b4d330eb9566527bc&start=1756&end=2327","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2901219-7d6320623ee9947b4d330eb9566527bc/thumbnail_1756000.jpg","/articles/6085924/New-York/Wappingers-budget-update-trustees-hear-recommended-Budget-No-2-district-plans-14-taxlevy-increase-using-123M-fund-balance-pending-state-aid","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6085924-176818ce09ce5d8badd72ffda7f5ad94/orig.mp4?Expires=1771138790&Signature=ixLc7xfKcxbhA3YhHymRtvEQrBWyRUZQRj-EgnuqkUKKaInuT7VMFrhRODXOq6kouwq~7gOhnxJ06gADlgg9vzHOigOcB~em1pycs2cgqRWQdPKR68Y8-0gl1PsfRGFHsgkcT7S~LL8Gug-GislfwIQjotTOmgZo4EJF41wqV3RqnbcT5IHxgFSRikVTeZesqzN4hJyV2Vyj4prrXRqfpy2SnlIBbMiQgtqNvGqh3ezadhWvoIfdpnYemNyimZNssyDCGxCf1YncnIa7NCqUHO67K5-t2QYRGTKJ1gFL0Lxfk2fo~SwKnQQ-edbRJfYYDBKsKceb7lVzXu8~mci~AQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Wappingers Central School District staff told the Board of Education on April 7 that Recommended Budget No. 2 holds a proposed tax‑levy increase of 1.4% — below the district’s calculated tax‑cap maximum of 1.57% — and would use $12,300,000 of the district’s general fund balance to offset the levy while maintaining current programs.

Assistant Superintendent Kristen Dainty, identified in the meeting as the district finance lead who has led preparation of the budget, summarized the budget timeline and numbers and said the figures use the governor’s executive budget proposal as a planning baseline. The presentation noted that because New York State had not passed a final state budget, the district’s figures remain subject to change once state aid amounts are finalized.

Dainty and district staff presented these specific points: the district’s proposed tax‑levy increase is 1.4%; the tax cap calculation yielded a maximum allowable levy increase of 1.57% under current Consumer Price Index numbers; the district recommends applying $12.3 million from the general fund balance to offset the levy and preserve services including mental‑health supports, special education, safety and career and technical education; and the overall budget-to-budget increase is about $15–16 million, with the levy covering roughly 60% of revenue and state aid and grants covering roughly 40%.

District staff said the numbers are based on the governor’s executive proposal, which includes continuation of the foundation aid formula and universal prekindergarten funding; they said the district will revise figures if the legislature changes state aid. The presentation estimated that an additional $600,000 in state aid would reduce the levy increase below 1% and that roughly $1 million would reduce it to about 0.75%.

Officials reiterated the planned public schedule: a revised budget may be provided to the board at the April 22 meeting if state aid numbers arrive; a community presentation and the state‑mandated public hearing on the budget are slated for May; and the budget vote is scheduled for May 20, 2025. The district provided procedures for absentee and early mail ballots and listed the district clerk contact (alberta.pedro@wcsdny.org) for ballot applications.

The board received the update as an informational presentation; no final budget adoption vote occurred at the April 7 meeting. District staff said any additional state aid the district receives would be used in full to reduce the tax levy.","District finance staff presented Recommended Budget No. 2 and an update on state aid at the April 7 board meeting. The proposed budget holds a 1.4% tax‑levy increase below the calculated tax‑cap maximum and would use $12.3 million of general fund balance to offset the levy; the presentation is contingent on state budget actions.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6085929,"John Jay Science Olympiad places sixth in New York; district honors team at board meeting",1020,75000,1095000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2901219-7d6320623ee9947b4d330eb9566527bc&start=75&end=1095","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2901219-7d6320623ee9947b4d330eb9566527bc/thumbnail_75000.jpg","/articles/6085929/New-York/John-Jay-Science-Olympiad-places-sixth-in-New-York-district-honors-team-at-board-meeting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6085929-4dfef34cb39559afff6b74b610596229/orig.mp4?Expires=1771138790&Signature=bss~TZ5axjrhA34tl-aG7D0dWunzgSU8UrBMVK8kbYrMg2VOapZnLNe128Vi1gwVzjwyF-1A0O7tQi9Hm3afJIwa6mKHa3LRT0vVcV2kB-NlgHIDuEsDFPKVLWoaqZUlFQb5glxvtyiNmLO-pmsPYak4ynAZS3wSirOQBoMabU6bajWlCm7GHKloW2mzX6c6-mUzufSNlJMPesMV3fFEQU8c5rQfntGiflASHMLYJBqUyz-HYPQJqQYdx1bw6CPuNFZAq9FXxS4rImvPEeSvt-g0EovBOjHl9QEJbAi2tfZgw8pw12wHZ1K44X8p0-HdRMwgPRshHVvorHHAXNLyWg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","John Jay High School’s Science Olympiad team placed sixth at the New York State Science Olympiad this spring, the highest finish in the program’s history, and the Wappingers Central School District Board of Education formally recognized the students and their advisors at its April 7 meeting.

The district spotlighted the team’s state showing and a series of earlier invitational and regional results that led to the state performance. “We are very, very proud to have with us this evening the John Jay Science Olympiad, who recently placed sixth in the New York State competition, which is the best that they've ever done,” Superintendent Dr. Bonk said during the recognition.

Ian Friedman, one of the team’s advisers, thanked the board and administrators for support and credited broader STEM programs for the team’s development. “We hugely appreciate all the support you've given to us,” Friedman told the board. He noted the team has reached states multiple years and that this year’s sixth-place finish placed John Jay as the top-ranked team north of New York City.

Student leaders summarized the season for the board. Emma Mazada, co‑president of John Jay Science Olympiad, listed season highlights including three full teams for much of the year, participation in more than five invitationals and satellite competitions, and a run of regional and invitational top finishes that culminated in the state result.

District materials and the students’ presentation cited the team’s invitational finishes: first place at South Windsor (A team), a strong showing at a challenging Capital invitational, a first‑place finish at the Mount Academy Invitational, and a first‑place result at regional competition that qualified the A, B and C teams for states. At the state meet the team earned eight medals, including two first‑place event medals. Student medalists named during the board presentation included Haley (chem lab), Anya (disease detectives and forensics), Jacob (dynamic event), Vade/Ved (helicopter and materials events), Charlotte (materials science), Joey (optics and wind power) and Nash (chem lab and forensics).

Adviser Friedman and students also described technical details from events. Friedman described an air‑trajectory build they tested repeatedly, noting competition constraints (two shots, a far shot roughly 6–8 meters and a nearer elevated target) and the fine calibration teams use to place shots accurately.

The recognition concluded with the board and audience applauding the students and coaches. The spotlight was placed in the meeting’s superintendent spotlights and did not include any formal board action beyond the recognition.

The board’s materials list John Jay High School and the Science Olympiad team as the subjects of the recognition.","John Jay High School’s Science Olympiad team placed sixth at the New York State competition — the highest finish in the program’s history — and the Wappingers Central School District Board of Education recognized the students and coaches at its April 7 meeting.","actionData","errors"]

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