Hoosick Falls Central School District

The meeting featured school presentations on various student programs and accomplishments. The Board discussed budget preparations, the impact of health care costs on district expenses, and future facility plans including boiler reviews and potential athletic mergers. Administrative actions included approving several leaves of absence, staff retirements, and resignations. Appointments were made for substitute positions, extra-curricular coaching roles, and a tenure appointment for a special education teacher. The Board also conducted first readings of several board policies, awarded contracts for milk products and various internet access services, and accepted the findings of external audit reports and corrective action plans. Special education program services were approved as recommended, and the Board held an executive session to discuss specific legal matters.

The meeting included reports from the High School and Middle School regarding student activities, such as National Honor Society volunteer efforts and various holiday classroom events. The Board President and Student Board Member provided brief updates. During public comment, a community member requested the administration investigate using hall monitors in the middle and high schools to mitigate bathroom damage. The Superintendent's Report covered numerous music events, the success of the Christmas Wish initiative, a senior achieving a pilot license, the Character Committee's focus for the coming year, a potential fundraising dinner idea, and an issue with percolation tests affecting the bus garage location. Key actions included approving paid parental leave for a teacher, approving numerous appointments for extra-curricular staff and volunteers for the 2025-2026 school year, approving substitute appointments, and approving resolutions for a Boundary Line and Easement Agreement and a Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) Agreement with Wilson Hill LLC. Additionally, the Board gave final approval to several new board policies and accepted financial reports, budget transfers, and claims auditor checklists for October 2025. An appropriation increase for insurance loss proceeds was also authorized.

The special meeting addressed actions related to the 2026 Capital Improvements Project (CIP). Key resolutions involved approving a Memorandum of Agreement concerning a SEQRA inspection for the potential purchase of real property located at 21451 NY 22. Additionally, the Board declared its intent to serve as the Lead Agency for the overall CIP SEQRA review, which encompasses minor interior renovations, exterior improvements to the Elementary and Jr./Sr. High School campus, construction of entrance vestibule additions, HVAC improvements, parking lot reconstruction, and the demolition of the existing bus garage for new covered parking, alongside potential new bus garage construction.

The meeting included discussions on several key agenda items. Topics covered included the upcoming Capital Project, an update on the Portrait of a Graduate related to academics and curriculum, an analysis of the BOCES cost structure, Board Goals as they relate to future academics, and review of the School Calendar. The public comment session was brief with no comments offered. The closing of the meeting was executed via a formal motion to adjourn.

The board received reports from the Superintendent, School Business Administrator, and various building administrators regarding upcoming testing, student programs, and facilities projects. Key actions included the approval of a Full Environmental Assessment for campus and bus garage improvements, the appointment of substitute staff and extra-curricular positions, and the approval of 2025-2026 non-resident tuition rates. The board also handled routine items such as the disposal of excess library books, acceptance of treasurer and audit reports, and budget transfers. Additionally, an executive session was held to discuss personnel matters.