Vote yes on Tuesday, May 16 to support the proposed budget for the Port Washington school district.
This is a budget that truly addresses the needs of a growing enrollment within the tax cap.
I am a proud graduate of Schreiber’s class of 1990.
Largely due to the opportunities I was given by the Port Washington schools, I went on to receive my bachelor of arts from the University of Pennsylvania and a juris doctor from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law.
My husband and I are now raising our two children here and are watching them thrive in the Port Washington public schools.
My own involvement as a parent and volunteer at the elementary, middle and high school levels has allowed me to witness the tireless efforts of both our administration and faculty to make sure that our curriculum is outstanding.
We must vote yes to ensure that our teachers can continue to strive for excellence.
The fiscally responsible school budget being put forth this year is a budget that will allow Port Washington to add much needed staff to our buildings while remaining within the tax cap.
Quality education is paramount on every parent’s list when choosing a place to call home.
The proposed addition of five elementary school teachers, one bilingual kindergarten teacher (if needed), one elementary school assistant principal, one associate administrator of literacy pre-K-2, two high school teachers in art and English, two ESL teachers, one social worker, one health teacher, one nurse, (and) one information technology aide, as well as staff in music, foreign language, guidance and physical education are additions that will make Port Washington schools even better.
Further, this budget will allow for much needed roof replacement and repairs at Guggenheim elementary school.
We are a community of families that expects and demands the very best from our teachers and our children.
Vote yes on MAY 16 to continue to provide them with the tools to exceed our expectations and their own.
Alexis Siegel
Port Washington
