James Barrett

The meeting included presentations from the Holiday Ensemble and QUEST: JA BizTown. The Superintendent discussed goals for the next evaluation cycle, focusing on improving communication, engagement, culture, and distributed leadership across the district. Updates were provided on the STEPS plan and apprenticeship programs. The board approved the consent agenda, personnel report, substitute rates, UPK partnerships, capital project report, bid recommendations for the Phase 2b Capital Project, electricity bid, equipment repair bid, Treasurer's Report, and corrections to the 2025-26 School Tax Rolls. Additionally, the board approved the CPSE and CSE reports, an amendment to the Superintendent's agreement, overnight field trip requests, and the disposal of surplus equipment. New course proposals for Intro to Coaching and Career and Life Planning were introduced.

The Hilton Central School District's strategic plan aims to cultivate a welcoming, affirming, curious, and non-judgmental environment. It is built upon three primary goals: fostering transparent communication, empowering staff and student engagement, and nurturing a culture of belonging. These goals are guided by five core principles: prioritizing people and students, upholding intentional values, practicing great not perfect leadership, ensuring psychological safety and belonging, and promoting acute listening and speaking up. The plan details specific action steps for various departments to achieve these objectives.

The meeting included recognitions of Friends of Education and a presentation on the Merton Williams 6-go-7 Summer program. Administrative reports covered updates from NYSED, the budget process, and new course proposals. The board also discussed Senior Spirit Week, Distraction Free Learning, and restroom renovations at the High School. Other topics included a personnel report, recommendation of tenure, a fresh pizza award, treasurer's reports, CPSE/CSE board reports, a donation, an overnight field trip request for Varsity Ice Hockey, enrollment projections, an external audit report, purchasing standardization for manufactured wood casework, and disposal of surplus equipment.

The Board of Education convened a special meeting that included an executive session. The executive session was called under Public Officers Law Section 105 (1)(f) to discuss discipline matters. Following the executive session, the meeting was adjourned.

The Board of Education meeting included discussions and reports from the Superintendent of Schools, Assistant Superintendent for Instruction, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources, and Assistant Superintendent for Business. Topics covered ranged from student achievements in sports, updates on the Universal Pre-Kindergarten program, technology support improvements, bus patrol partnerships, and financial statements. Public comments addressed tax breaks for veterans, concerns about the absence of God in schools, and student behavior. The board also reviewed and approved various reports, capital projects, treasurer's reports, fund balance reports, and new student clubs. Additionally, they discussed appointments, CPSE and CSE board reports, corrections to school tax rolls, a fine paper bid award, pesticide notification, donations, overnight field trip requests, and the disposal of surplus equipment.