A Message from David De Leo, Board President

To the Community:

The Board of Education is the policy-making body of the Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central School District, responsible for the general supervision of the schools. The seven elected, volunteer members of the Board serve without pay for staggered terms of three years. The Board governs through setting policy and broad goals. It regularly hears reports and receives information on progress toward its goals and on other matters that reflect policy.

Public Board meetings typically occur twice a month during the school year and several times during the summer months. The public is welcome to observe the meetings and has an opportunity for comment at designated times in the agenda. Executive sessions address business that must by law be private. The Board urges residents to use the normal chain of authority to answer questions or resolve concerns. Questions or concerns are typically addressed at the level of origin and then follow the normal chain of authority. If a matter pertains to a particular teacher, it should be discussed first with the teacher, then with the department head and principal, then with the Superintendent of Schools. However, the Board specifically reserves times at public meetings for public comment on matters of general interest. Speakers are asked to give their names and addresses for the minutes.

Community members participate in the work of the District through discussions with staff, Board meetings, representative committees, advisory groups, and volunteer service. Parent-teacher-friend organizations in each school are the volunteer voices of the community and work closely with principals in each building.

The Board of Education also welcomes written communication. Correspondence should be addressed to:

David De Leo, Board of Education President
Highland Falls-Ft Montgomery Central School District
P.O. Box 287
Highland Falls, New York 10928

Best wishes for a successful school year.

David De Leo