Message from the Superintendent:
DCS Community Members,
In the 9 years that I have been preparing budgets for the Deposit Central School District, this year has been the toughest without a doubt. In addition to rising costs, the Governor has reduced the amount of state aid that is provided to over half the districts in New York State. Deposit is one of these districts. To make matters worse, the State budget was almost 3 weeks late which caused districts to plan their budget based on best guesses and “what ifs”. Finally, on April 20, we were able to receive the information from the state that allowed us to finalize the budget numbers. This budget was created with the future in mind. Through careful planning and the use of shared services with other districts like Hancock and Harpursville, we are able to maintain programming for students while staying within our allowable tax levy. If you are available and would like to hear more, please join me on one of the dates below to learn about the budget and the steps we’ll take to continue offering high quality opportunities to our Deposit students, families, and community. I hope to see you at some of our spring athletics, arts, and family events!
Sincerely, Denise Cook, Superintendent