Port Jervis School District Superintendent John Bell said his first year leading his alma mater was marked by infrastructure improvements that would benefit future generations. “These facilities are so great that when I leave, they will impact generations of Port Jervis kids,” he told The Epoch Times. “That’s pretty rewarding. It sure beats buying and…
Port Jervis School District Budget Up 9 Percent Without Tax Levy Hike
The Port Jervis City School District is poised to take on a significantly bigger spending plan next year without raising the tax levy or dipping into the fund balance, according to a budget presentation on Feb. 16. The budget is proposed to be close to $90 million, up from $82 million in the current year,…
Port Jervis Schools Superintendent Defends Saving Unspent Revenues
Criticized for having an excessive fund balance, Port Jervis School District Superintendent John Bell defended the practice saying it would save taxpayer money, according to a Dec. 5 public letter on the district website. The letter came on the heels of a new audit by the New York State Comptroller’s Office, which found the district maintained…
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