PPCSD Board of Education Newsletter

Welcome to our quarterly newsletter!

April, May and June '26

On June 16, 2026 the PPCSD community supported the district’s re-vote on the 2026-27 budget with a 643 - 288 vote in support. Thank you to everyone who came out to vote and the clerks who helped keep the day running smoothly!

Throughout the months of April, May and June, the BUAC met to discuss metrics and data sets needed to make an informed recommendation for the future of the PPCSD. Beginning in May, this committee broke into sub-committees to address the required sections of the Educational Impact Statement. Subcommittees drafted responses to address areas such as district enrollment and need, possible uses of buildings, impacts on personnel and cost of services, and financial obligations. This committee is finalizing the Educational Impact Statement in July.

Throughout the last three months of the year, many celebrations and events were held at each of the schools. From field trips, expos, and concerts to sports awards, senior scholarship night and graduation, we hope you were able to attend and celebrate this season with the students of the district. Thank you for recognizing the value of educating the whole child. The Board wishes you a restful summer!

New York State has extended the mandate requiring school districts to transition their bus fleets to zero-emission buses. Prior to this extension, districts were being pressed to begin this transition process on July 1, 2027 so the entire fleet would be electric by 2035. Now with the extension, the process is set to begin in 2032 with the entire fleet turned over by 2040. The Pine Plains district has been vocal about the many challenges the geography of the district poses to an electric bus. The New York State School Boards Association praised the delay. “By pushing the purchase deadline back to 2032 and the 100% ZEB fleet deadline back to 2040, the governor and Legislature have created a window for school districts, bus manufacturers and utility companies to continue to work on solutions to these challenges,” they said.

• July 8, 2026- Board of Education Reorganization Meeting
• July 21, 2026- Board of Education Retreat
• August 5, 2026- Board of Education Meeting
• August 19, 2026- Board of Education Meeting