MESSAGE FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT/PRINCIPAL

It is a difficult time to be involved in public school administration; many times I feel like we are recreating the system from the inside out. However, I would like everyone to know that I choose to work in Endicott because of the wonderful community, students and staff that I come in contact with each and every day. Even though the work is difficult, the reward is truly amazing. This being said, it is with great sadness that I share this school board letter with you all:

To the wonderful Endicott community:

As we continue planning for the next school year, We need to share a difficult reality with our wonderfully supportive community. Endicott is facing financial shortfalls driven by declining enrollment and reduced funding levels and has declared the need for significant financial reductions.

Despite our best efforts to cut operational expenses, daily and on a yearly basis, and delay non-essential purchases, our current budget projections indicate the need for staffing reductions next school year. This is a decision we have worked hard to avoid since last fall, but in order to maintain the financial stability of our district, we will be voting at our monthly board meeting to reduce staff moving into the 2025-2026 school year.

The Endicott school board and Ms. Jeffries are working together to deliver this message in the coming weeks. Our staff has shown remarkable resilience and dedication, and it’s our responsibility to support them through this transition. We can assure you that Ms. Jeffries is doing everything possible to maintain the best educational program possible for our students, given the financial constraints we must now operate within. 

Thank you for your support as we navigate these challenges together. Specific staffing decisions are being made at this time, and nothing is final as of yet. Please refrain from asking specific questions, as we respect the confidentiality of our employees and will not share specifics at this time. If you have any other questions, please feel free to reach out to Ms. Jeffries directly at the school. She is committed to the success of our district and is working hard to support everyone during this difficult time.

Respectfully,

Endicott School Board

A note from Ms. Jeffries...
Know that I am committed to ensuring that the education our community's youth receives is amazing. Our staff is working diligently to provide ample opportunities for our students to Learn, Grow and Succeed together. We are #BetterTogether and plan to make the most of this pivotal time in education by maximizing our resources and creatively reimagining what education looks like in Endicott!

Regards,

Tricia Jeffries, M.Ed.

Superintendent / Principal

Endicott School District