Letters

I extend my gratitude to the Hampton Bays community for their continued support and trust in reelecting me to the Board of Education and for their support of the 2025-26 budget proposal.

Serving this community, my lifelong home, for the past 15 years is a profound honor. I am particularly proud of our fiscal responsibility, consistently delivering budgets under the tax cap, and achieving zero tax increases in two of the last five years.

We have demonstrated that sound financial management and rich academic offerings can coexist. Our commitment to academic excellence is evident in the 200 percent increase in Advanced Placement offerings since 2006. We also prioritize career and technical education, with record enrollment in BOCES CTE programs and the creation of two new in-house career programs.

Furthermore, we are dedicated to student mental health and wellness, ensuring a supportive learning environment.

I pledge to continue representing the values and aspirations of our great Hampton Bays community. Thank you for your support of the Hampton Bays Public Schools.

Richard Joslin

Hampton Bays Board of Education