Meredith Hoag

The Board of Education meeting included presentations from the elementary, middle, and high school levels regarding student clubs, field trips, and academic achievements. Board members discussed budget planning, literacy goals, and student activities. Key actions taken included the acceptance of multiple staff resignations and a leave of absence, the termination of a list of inactive substitutes, and the approval of various appointments for extra-curricular positions and volunteers. The Board also moved to approve propositions for the upcoming annual budget vote, including the general fund budget and a bus procurement proposition. Additionally, the Board approved the meeting calendar for the 2026-2027 school year, set a date for the organizational meeting, authorized external audit services, approved BOCES services, and accepted various financial reports and budget transfers. A supplemental budget appropriation was passed to account for insurance loss proceeds, and the Board discussed facilities projects and committee reports before moving into executive session.

The Board of Education conducted a budget hearing to review the final draft of the 2026-2027 school district budget. The meeting included a formal budget presentation, a forum for board member discussion, and a public comment session.

This report details how the Hoosick Falls Central School District plans to use its 2023-24 Foundation Aid increase to enhance student performance and address various educational needs. The primary areas of focus include increasing graduation rates and eliminating achievement gaps, reducing class sizes, providing targeted support for students below state learning standards, addressing student social-emotional health, ensuring adequate resources for English language learners, students with disabilities, and students experiencing homelessness, supporting teaching professionals, and maintaining building operations.

This Instructional Technology Plan outlines the district's commitment to leveraging technology to enhance student learning and prepare students for an evolving global society. The plan focuses on four primary goals: promoting critical thinking, creativity, communication, and collaboration through technology; providing ongoing professional development for teachers in technology; increasing access, fostering partnerships, and ensuring a safe technological environment; and committing financial resources to support teaching goals and student learning. It emphasizes equipping students with essential 21st-century technology skills and integrating technology across the curriculum.

The Board of Education approved the 2026 Capital Improvements Project resolution, authorizing the submission of a capital improvement proposition for voter approval during the upcoming Annual School District Meeting and Election. The board also conducted a public comment session, engaged in an executive session to discuss specific legal matters, and concluded the meeting with an adjournment.