Maintaining the long-term stability of our schools and by extension, our community.

A major roadblock to our continued success is our budget. As mentioned, I will explore realistic solutions to finances and the fiscal health of the district. I will listen to passionate parents, underrepresented residents, and all taxpayers. I believe it is important to consider the implications of our decisions on all.

I see, hear and live the passion of all of our beloved community schools, but I also recognize that continuing to 'kick the can down the road' will only compound our challenges in the long run. First and foremost, we need to advocate at the state level: until the state legislative leadership begins to recognize its important role in funding public schools, painful choices will need to be made to ensure the long-term stability of Hudson schools. We also need local solutions that can deliver recurring savings without negatively affecting students or outcomes. Whatever plan we tackle, we must take a comprehensive approach to budget master-planning.

You can learn more here: Budget Planning - Hudson Schools

From the Hudson District web site: 

Why is the Hudson School District facing a budget challenge?

State policy limits school district spending. School funding comes from a combination of state aid and local property taxes that has a set revenue limit and caps the amount of money a district can spend per student each year.

• Since 2010, revenue limits or caps have not kept pace with inflation. As a result, the Hudson School District’s revenue has fallen farther and farther behind the basic expenses needed to operate our schools.
• Lower student enrollment means lower state aid. Data has shown the decline in student enrollment is tied to lower birth rates and the decline of families with school-age children moving into the School District.