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Westchester Putnam School Boards Assoc: Leadership & support for school board governance; Public ed advocacy; Regional resource. Karen Belanger, Exec. Dir.
Harrison, NY
Joined July 2009
Advocacy is strongest when it’s personal, local, and student-centered. 💡 We’re setting up virtual meetings between local legislators + school leaders so they can hear directly about the priorities that matter most. #WestPutBOE #WeAreWestPut #SchoolLeadership
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Our recent Legislative Forum brought together school leaders + local NYS legislators for important conversations on public ed. We’re grateful to our legislators and to all who participated in shaping the path forward. #ConnectLearnAdvocate #SchoolLeadership #PublicEducation
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This Black History Month, we celebrate the power of education to inspire the next generation of changemakers. 💡 Public education is where history lives and futures are shaped. #WestPutBOE #PreparingLearnersForTomorrow #ConnectLearnAdvocate #SchoolLeadership #BHM
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💻 Another great School Desk Friday! Our Money Talks webinar focused on sound budgeting + real-time financial issues—practical insights for today’s school leaders. Stay tuned for more School Desk Friday sessions ahead! 📚✨ #WeAreWestPut
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Your voice matters. The LHEC Legislative Forum is coming up. Local NYS legislators will hear directly from education leaders about the issues impacting our schools—funding, resources, and the future of public education. #ChampioningStudentGrowth #SchoolLeadership #Advocacy
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We’re grateful for the WPSBA Board of Directors' commitment, leadership, and vision. Recently, our Board of Directors came together to continue shaping the future of our organization. The pic is a throwback to our September retreat! #PreparingLearnersForTomorrow
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✨ Happy 2026! ✨ We’re kicking off another year of learning and growth! If you missed last month’s Ed Law Lunch the slides, all past Ed Law sessions—are now available on our website: https://t.co/EEm5cfu9Ub 💻 #ChampioningStudentGrowth #SchoolLeadership
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The year is winding down—and the NYS EV bus deadline is approaching! 🚌⚡ We’re calling on NYS to provide the flexibility and resources necessary to make this mandate successful for schools, students, and communities. #ChampioningStudentGrowth #SchoolTransportation
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1st-term BOE members: let’s keep the conversation going! The New Voices Network is back for session two—an opportunity to meet fellow board members virtually, exchange ideas, and learn together. Jan 12th at 7pm via Zoom #WeAreWestPut #PreparingLearnersForTomorrow
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Today, we celebrate the system that keeps our curiosity organized and our love of learning alive! 💡It’s Dewey Decimal System Day! 📚 #WeAreWestPut #PreparingLearnersForTomorrow #ConnectLearnAdvocate #ChampioningStudentGrowth
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What’s the #1 message lawmakers need to hear from educators + communities? Join us at our upcoming Advocacy Meeting to ensure those messages are heard where they matter most. 📅 Dec 11th | 🕛 7pm 📍 via Zoom Join us! #WestPutBOE #ConnectLearnAdvocate #ChampioningStudentGrowth
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Every day, students across New York discover new skills, build confidence, and prepare for bright futures. Let’s celebrate the power of public schools to open doors for all. 💡🙌 #WeAreWestPut #PreparingLearnersForTomorrow #SchoolLeadership #LovePublicSchools
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Our Regional Superintendent/Board Dinner & Symposium brought together public ed leaders from across the region to discuss “The Uniquely Human Advantage: Preparing Today’s Students for Success in the Age of AI.” Thanks to all who joined the conversation! #WestPutBOE #WeAreWestPut
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Special Act School Districts support some of NY’s most challenged students—but they need action from the state: fair tuition rates, reliable funding, and support for teachers working with students affected by trauma. #ChampioningStudentGrowth
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Conflict? 😬 Let’s manage it. 💡 Bring your perspective. Join us for Community Conversations: Managing Conflict 📅 Nov 3rd | 🕛 7pm #WeAreWestPut #SchoolLeadership
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Thank you to everyone who represented WPSBA at last week's NYSSBA convention! It was an incredible opportunity to learn, connect, and bring back new ideas to strengthen our schools and communities. #WestPutBOE #PreparingLearnersForTomorrow #ChampioningStudentGrowth #Leadership
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As #SchoolBoardAppreciationWeek comes to a close, we want to celebrate the incredible people guiding our schools. 🎓 💬 Question for you: What’s one way a school board member has made a positive impact in your school or community?
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Leadership isn’t about power—it’s about empowerment. 🙌 #PreparingLearnersForTomorrow #ConnectLearnAdvocate #SchoolLeadership
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✨ Exciting news! ✨ Kathryn Cohen (Pelham UFSD) + Cailee Hwang (Chappaqua CSD) have joined our Board of Directors! 🚀 Welcome aboard! 🙌 #PreparingLearnersForTomorrow #ConnectLearnAdvocate #ChampioningStudentGrowth #SchoolLeadership
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Great schools start with student trust & that trust is growing. According to the 2025 Walton Family Foundation–Gallup Student Report Card, U.S. K–12 students have a more positive outlook on their schools than in the past 2 years. #EducationMatters
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