2026-11-12: HPCSD Board Of Education Meeting

The Hyde Park Central School District Board of Education meeting was held November 12, 2026. The board approved Phase 3A capital-project change orders; the transcript does not state a dollar amount or vendor. In response to a question, staff said more change orders would come before the December meeting, which is expected to be the final submission before final cost reports, and reported that the project was significantly under budget. A school principal also identified outdoor recess equipment as a need, but no funding or purchasing action was taken. The board considered personnel matters, including a resignation, and welcomed a new assistant principal; no related procurement decision was described.

Other discussion focused on a recent threat at Havlin Middle School and school safety, including public comments advocating stronger safety measures and better communication. The superintendent described increased police presence and ongoing safety reviews; no security contract or purchase was approved. The technology committee reported work on guidance for classroom AI and screen time for the coming year. The board also discussed school performance, attendance, community activities, and a veterans’ property-tax exemption, with no additional procurement activity identified.