Hillside BOE Budget Meeting 5/13/26 - PART 2

The Hillside Public Schools Board of Education held a budget meeting on May 13, 2026, focusing primarily on finalizing the fiscal year budget and related resolutions. A correction was noted regarding a net change figure in the agenda, which was clarified to have no impact on the final budget number. The board discussed motions related to the adoption of the final budget with modifications from the tentative budget, including detailed line-item changes. Several votes were taken on finance and labor relations items, with some resolutions passing by majority vote and others failing, notably a resolution connected to labor relations that did not pass due to a split vote. The board also deliberated on the implications of charter school approvals and potential impacts on staffing and budget outlook. Attempts to reconsider failed motions were discussed but procedural rules limited the ability to revisit certain votes. Overall, the meeting centered on budget approval processes, line-item adjustments, and the fiscal impact on staff and programs, with no new contract awards or vendor selections mentioned.