Dr. Semmel's Monthly Update

Take as little or as much time as you want to better understand each topic. Have a question? Email me at msemmel@trumbullps.org

It is hard to believe that we are nearing our winter break. I hope you are all looking forward to a change in pace. The 2024-2025 school calendar provided a fairly lengthy break for students and staff this year. I hope you are able to enjoy the time off and celebrate the Holidays in your favorite way!!

As a reminder, we will have a half day today, and return to school on Thursday, January 2.

My team and I have been hard at work identifying our highest needs for the 2025-2026 budget process. Our budget documents are now available on our website. In my opinion, the most important parts to read would be the Executive Summary (Section 2) and then the Budget Narratives (Section 6). This will likely take about 20 – 30 minutes to read but will give you a better understanding of the needs for TPS.

On January 7 and 9, my team and I will begin our budget sessions with the BOE. These are public meetings and held at the Long Hill Administration building at 6254 Main Street. The meetings begin at 7:00 PM. We anticipate a BOE vote on the 2025-2026 budget at the BOE meeting on February 4, 2025.

I will continue to keep everyone updated through our newsletter on where we are in the budget process.