Nichole Kelly

The meeting featured a president's report and a superintendent's update, which covered recent accomplishments such as the athletic awards banquet, volunteer appreciation event, student achievement assembly, and science research awards. The superintendent also highlighted upcoming graduation events and discussed the community culture event. Additionally, the board received a report on math performance data for grades 3 through 8 and discussed potential future funding collaborations to increase inclusivity for cultural events.

The board discussed several items including advocacy committee work regarding NISBA resolutions and the impact of a court ruling on piggybacking for public works contracts. The business office confirmed the scheduling of an audit meeting with external auditors. Board development committee activities were reviewed, including self-evaluation processes and onboarding plans for new trustees, such as mentoring and governance training. Other topics included updates from the communications committee regarding an RFP for services, policy committee discussions on artificial intelligence and educational goals, and liaison reports on district-wide safety protocols and student-faculty congress activities.

The Board of Education conducted a business meeting where they adopted the Superintendent's budget for the 2026-2027 school year and approved the administrative budget for the Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES. The Board discussed and voted on a candidate for the BOCES Board of Education, approved a memorandum of agreement with the CSEA Custodial bargaining unit, and accepted an internal audit report on revenue and cash management. Additionally, the Board appointed a new Middle School Principal, an Interim High School Principal, and an Interim Assistant Principal, approved a gas supply services contract, and addressed various personnel and special education recommendations.

The Board of Education convened to approve the meeting agenda, which included an addition regarding a confidential student matter. The Board also entered into an executive session to discuss matters related to the employment of a particular person before adjourning the meeting.

The Board of Education received presentations regarding the 2026-2027 school budget, covering building-level and pupil personnel services. Key actions included the approval of a bid for a scissor lift, a side letter of agreement with the local teachers' association, and the acceptance of an administrative resignation. The board accepted multiple donations for scholarship funds, approved athletic mergers for various sports teams for the 2026-2027 school year, and authorized several budget transfers and increases related to construction projects and debt service. Additionally, the board entered an executive session to discuss personnel and student-related matters.