Lisa Mulhall

The board meeting featured presentations from the Harrison Educational Foundation, which awarded three grants to support student programs, including CO2 probes for science inquiry, the modernization of the high school planetarium, and mobile sensory support systems. The board received updates on student achievements in DECA, contemporary art exhibitions, and music education recognitions. Furthermore, administrative updates were provided regarding teacher recruitment, construction of portable classrooms, and legislative advocacy efforts. Discussion also highlighted successful collaboration between the district and other educational institutions regarding personal project models and multicultural units.

The board meeting included an executive session to discuss student and contractual matters. Key agenda items included the acceptance of a gift from the Stop & Shop A+ Awards Program for elementary school operations, the adoption of a revised school calendar, and the adoption of a revised code of conduct. The board also authorized a childcare program for children of essential employees and approved various committee minutes and recommendations. Additionally, the board approved appropriation transfers, the treasurer's report, a BOCES contract, and an amendment to the school lunch fund budget for cafeteria construction costs.

The meeting included an executive session regarding personnel matters. The Board approved various personnel report items, field trips for high school students, and CSE/CPSE minutes, recommendations, and annual reviews. Financial actions included the approval of appropriation transfers and the February Treasurer's report. The Board authorized attorneys to execute a consent judgment for tax certiorari proceedings, standardized security camera and virtual host server manufacturers, and awarded a bid for technology and audio-visual equipment while rejecting another. Additionally, the Board authorized the disposal of obsolete books.

The Board discussed various personnel actions, including the approval of several report items. A major focus was the adoption of a resolution regarding New York State's underfunding of public school districts, detailing the negative impact of the Gap Elimination Adjustment and the Foundation Aid freeze. Additionally, the Board approved a memorandum of agreement with the local teachers' association, field trips for the high school debate team, and Committee on Special Education/Preschool Committee on Special Education minutes and recommendations. The meeting also addressed financial matters including appropriation transfers, the November treasurer's report, service agreements for photography and facilities usage, and authorized the disposal of obsolete furniture, books, and equipment from several district schools.

The Board of Education approved several personnel reports and authorized field trips for the Harrison High School Model Congress, DECA Team, and the Girls Varsity Soccer Team. Additionally, the Board accepted a grant from the Harrison Educational Foundation, approved the creation of the ACS Chemistry Club, and appointed an Impartial Hearing Officer. Financial business included the approval of appropriation transfers, the Treasurer's report, and a contract extension for professional auditing services. The Board also authorized participation in a cooperative bidding process for various school supplies, permitted the solicitation of bids for driver education services, and approved an agreement for a school game show event. Several items of equipment were authorized for disposal, and special education service contracts were approved.