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District adds a Director of Special Education position after outside review
What happened
The 2026-27 budget adds a Director of Special Education and a Human Resources Supervisor. The special education job follows an October 2024 Tri-State review and an independent investigation. The director would support school leaders and special education teams and help make services more consistent across the district's 15 schools.
Why it matters to families
Special education services affect many families. The district is using the new job to fix uneven service between schools.
The evidence
The March 23, 2026 budget update lists the new position and its stated reasons, citing the Tri-State report and an independent investigation. The superintendent also said no layoffs were in the budget.
The source
March 23, 2026 recommended budget updateSee the full record for Wappingers Central School District.
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