Dr. John Gallagher
Superintendent of Schools

 

 

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Coffee Hour With The Superintendent:
  Please join Superintendent, Dr. John Gallagher, for a cup of coffee, conversation, and discussion.  These informal conversations will be centered on our school, community, and new educational initiatives.

The coffee hour will be from 8:15 -9:15 in the
Superintendent's Office on the following dates: 
Sept. 22, Oct. 13, Nov. 10, Jan. 12, Feb. 02, Mar. 09, Apr. 06, Jun. 01

Weekly News Notes

School Newsletter

 

Superintendent's Message
February 5, 2010 

The spring semester is now upon us. New classes for many students have begun; with the new classes come new challenges as well. Our elementary students are no longer new to their grade levels. All of our students continue to work very hard while demonstrating our Character Education themes of safety, respect, responsibility, honesty and community service.  Westport Central School is highly successful!

Did you know Westport Central School currently has 273 registered students in Kindergarten through grade 12 while employing a total faculty of 33?    While our students continue to excel both academically and through extra-curriculars, WCS operates on a minimal budget meeting the required New York State mandates that are non-negotiable.  WCS has worked very diligently to balance the needs of our children, required NYS mandates and the concerns of our taxpayers.      

At the January meeting the Board of Education was presented with an overview of a roll-over budget for the 2010-2011 school year.  At that time, the projected difference from last year’s budget to next year’s budget (using projected expenditures and revenues) was $263,076 or 5.18%.  At the February Board of Education meeting, we will examine the administrative and operational costs including transportation.  As we move through the development of the 2010-2011 budget construction, it is imperative that we continue to be diligent in controlling costs with a focus on our commitment to fiscal responsibility.  We are truly interested in your feedback, comments, questions, suggestions, and creative ideas during this budget season  

We would like to remind you that our Board of Education meetings and our Superintendent Coffee Hours are open to the public.  We welcome your attendance and participation.  For a listing of dates and times, and Board approved minutes, please visit our website www.westportcs.org.  We look forward to your continued support, comments and feedback.

John W. Gallagher, Ed.D.
Superintendent
Westport Central School

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